Clinical Director - Transitional Living

Job Description

Job Description

At Houses of Hope, we are committed to providing compassionate, recovery-oriented care that empowers individuals to rebuild their lives. Our team values collaboration, integrity, accountability, and hope. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact while leading a dedicated clinical team in a mission-focused environment.

Houses of Hope is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and mission-driven Clinical Director to lead and oversee clinical services within our halfway house programming. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, trauma-informed care to individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions.

The Clinical Director provides administrative and clinical oversight of program operations, supervises clinical staff, ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, and helps foster a safe, welcoming, and trauma-informed environment for clients and staff. This position collaborates closely with funders, community partners, referral agencies, and organizational leadership to strengthen program effectiveness and client outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision, and support to licensed clinical staff and direct care personnel
• Oversee clinical programming including assessments, treatment planning, counseling services, educational programming, and discharge planning
• Ensure compliance with agency policies, HIPAA regulations, Medicaid/insurance requirements, and CARF standards
• Lead staff trainings, performance evaluations, and professional development initiatives
• Assist with recruitment, hiring, and retention of direct care staff
• Collaborate with leadership on program development, budgeting, and quality improvement activities
• Maintain positive working relationships with community partners, referral sources, and funding agencies
• Provide direct clinical services to dually diagnosed clients as needed
• Ensure quality documentation and effective use of the electronic health record
• Monitor key performance indicators and prepare monthly and quarterly reports
• Promote client rights, safety, and a trauma-informed culture throughout the program

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, human services, social work, or related field
• Current Nebraska licensure as a:
  • Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) or Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP)
  • Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) preferred
• Minimum of five years of clinical experience preferred
• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of behavioral health, substance use treatment, trauma-informed care, and co-occurring disorders
• Experience with Medicaid and insurance processes preferred
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with electronic health records and computer systems

Supervision Responsibilities

This position directly supervises licensed clinicians, intake coordinator, technician supervisor, and case manager.

Compensation and Benefits

The Clinical Director is full-time, exempt administrative position. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Houses of Hope offers a full benefits package including:

• Casual Dress Code
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid LTD and Life Insurance
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Vacation, Sick, and Personal Hours
• Paid licensure fees and CEUs
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) with up to a 5% company match
• Verizon Discount
• Sam’s Club Membership

Houses of Hope is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. We believe in the principles of equal employment opportunity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws. 

We are dedicated to ensuring that all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, and that they have equal access to employment opportunities. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. 

In accordance with our commitment to ethical standards and recovery integrity, Houses of Hope may restrict employment eligibility for individuals who have completed treatment at our facility within the past two years. This policy supports professional boundaries and client safety and complies with ADA and confidentiality laws.