Clinical Director (Mental Health & Substance Use)

Job Description

Job Description

Clinical Director

About Prosperous Health

Prosperous Health is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services. Our mission is to support individuals in achieving lasting recovery, improved mental health, and long-term wellness through high-quality, client-centered care.

We foster a collaborative, clinically driven environment where excellence in care, ethical practice, and continuous improvement guide everything we do. Our multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering meaningful outcomes for the individuals, families, and communities we serve.

Join a Growing Behavioral Healthcare Platform

Prosperous Health is a rapidly growing behavioral healthcare platform dedicated to delivering exceptional mental health, substance use disorder, and integrated medical services across multiple levels of care.

Our organization is built around a comprehensive continuum of care that supports patients throughout every stage of treatment, recovery, and long-term wellness. Through inpatient treatment, outpatient services, telehealth, psychiatric care, and innovative medical programs, Prosperous Health provides coordinated, patient-centered care across California.

Prosperous Health Network

Our behavioral health network currently includes:

• Prosperous Health Lake Hughes – 104-bed inpatient behavioral health & substance use disorder treatment campus
• Prosperous Health San Juan Capistrano – Outpatient behavioral health program
• Prosperous Health Rancho Palos Verdes – Outpatient behavioral health program
• Prosperous Health Woodland Hills – Outpatient behavioral health program
• Prosperous Health Virtual Care – Statewide Telehealth behavioral health program

Prosperous Medical

Prosperous Medical serves as the integrated medical and clinical services division of Prosperous Health.

Services include:

• Psychiatric evaluation and medication management
• Outpatient mental health services
• Integrated medical care
• Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
• Telepsychiatry services
• Outpatient clinical services
• Care coordination and continuity of care programs
• Innovative behavioral health and medical treatment solutions

Together, Prosperous Health and Prosperous Medical provide a fully integrated behavioral healthcare platform that supports patients across the continuum of care.

Position Summary

The Clinical Director provides overall clinical leadership, oversight, and supervision for all behavioral health treatment services within Prosperous Health. This role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based clinical care across outpatient, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) levels of care.

The Clinical Director works closely with executive leadership, Program Directors, and clinical staff to ensure clinical integrity, regulatory compliance, staff development, and optimal client outcomes. This is a key leadership role responsible for shaping and maintaining the organization’s clinical standards and treatment philosophy.

The ideal candidate is an experienced clinician and leader with strong supervisory skills, deep knowledge of behavioral health treatment, and a passion for improving client care systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Oversight

• Provide clinical oversight for all treatment programs and services
• Ensure delivery of evidence-based, client-centered care across all levels of service
• Supervise and support clinical staff, including therapists, counselors, and clinical supervisors
• Review and approve treatment plans, clinical documentation, and care decisions as needed
• Lead clinical case consultations, treatment team meetings, and multidisciplinary reviews
• Ensure appropriate levels of care and continuity of services for all clients

Quality of Care & Clinical Standards

• Establish and maintain clinical policies, procedures, and best practices
• Monitor clinical outcomes, quality indicators, and performance metrics
• Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance treatment effectiveness
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards and professional guidelines
• Oversee clinical training, supervision, and ongoing staff development

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Maintain adherence to HIPAA, licensing requirements, and accreditation standards
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews
• Implement corrective action plans when clinical or compliance issues arise
• Ensure documentation meets all regulatory and clinical standards

Staff Supervision & Development

• Provide direct supervision to clinical supervisors and senior clinicians
• Support hiring, onboarding, evaluation, and retention of clinical staff
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and clinical excellence
• Provide ongoing clinical supervision and professional development
• Address performance concerns and support staff growth and competency development

Collaboration & Program Support

• Collaborate with executive leadership and Program Directors on organizational strategy
• Partner with admissions, operations, and utilization review teams to support client care flow
• Coordinate with external providers, hospitals, and referral sources as needed
• Contribute to program development, expansion, and service improvement initiatives
• Support interdisciplinary communication and care coordination across departments

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field
• Active California clinical license (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or equivalent)
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in behavioral health settings
• At least 2–3 years of clinical leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience in outpatient, IOP, PHP, or residential treatment environments
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based practices and clinical treatment models
• Deep understanding of HIPAA, regulatory compliance, and licensing standards
• Excellent leadership, communication, and clinical judgment skills

Preferred

• Prior experience as a Clinical Director or senior clinical leadership role
• Experience with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder treatment
• Knowledge of Joint Commission or other accreditation standards
• Experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
• Training in clinical supervision and program development

Benefits

At Prosperous Health, we are committed to supporting the well-being and professional growth of our clinical team:

• Medical insurance with employer portion paid premium coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Continuing education and clinical development opportunities
• Leadership growth and advancement opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Prosperous Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are dedicated to promoting equity, belonging, and professional growth.