Director of Clinical Affairs

About the role

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Director of Clinical Affairs on behalf of a mission-driven organization providing behavioral health and supportive services to vulnerable populations throughout Los Angeles County. This leadership opportunity is ideal for a seasoned clinician who is passionate about building high-performing teams, strengthening clinical infrastructure, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional, client-centered care. Reporting to the Deputy Director, the Director of Clinical Affairs will provide strategic and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary clinical team of approximately 25 Clinical Supervisors, Clinicians, Associate Clinicians, and Quality Assurance staff. This individual will champion a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth while ensuring clinical excellence and regulatory compliance across programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision, and performance management to clinical staff across multiple sites.
• Develop and strengthen systems that support clinician onboarding, mentorship, supervision, and ongoing professional development.
• Establish and maintain clinical quality assurance processes, including documentation reviews, audits, corrective action plans, and performance monitoring.
• Monitor CHAMP compliance and implement systems that promote consistent adherence to documentation standards.
• Design and facilitate training initiatives focused on trauma-informed care, Housing First, Harm Reduction, ethics, crisis intervention, and evidence-based practices.
• Partner effectively with Nursing, Operations, Oversight, and Program leadership to support coordinated service delivery and positive cross-functional relationships.
• Address performance concerns promptly and objectively while fostering a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.
• Track clinical outcomes and performance indicators, identifying opportunities to enhance service quality and effectiveness.
• Exercise hiring, coaching, disciplinary, and termination authority related to clinical staff.
• Support organizational growth initiatives by ensuring the clinical infrastructure can scale effectively.

Qualifications

• Active California licensure as an LMFT, LCSW, or PsyD required.
• Minimum of 7 years of clinical experience within behavioral health settings.
• At least 4 years of leadership experience managing clinical teams.
• Demonstrated success building clinical supervision structures and quality assurance systems.
• Experience supporting and developing associate clinicians through mentorship and structured supervision.
• Experience serving populations impacted by homelessness, severe mental illness, substance use disorders, or justice involvement strongly preferred.

Pay

Competitive salary of $160,000 – $170,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing, mission-driven organization dedicated to serving vulnerable communities throughout Los Angeles.