Clinical Director

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $125,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Location: Torrance, CA (On Site)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, some evenings and on-call support may be required

Salary: $125,000-$135,000 annually (Full-Time, Exempt)
Population Served: Youth ages 12–18

About Dimondale

Dimondale is committed to enhancing the lives of children and non-minor dependents experiencing trauma, substance abuse, and mental health challenges. Through compassionate, individualized, and trauma-informed care, we help youth build stability, independence, and long-term success.

We are seeking an experienced and mission-driven Clinical Director to lead our Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) mental health services across multiple locations.

Position Summary

THIS IS AN ONSITE POSITION.

The Clinical Director provides leadership, oversight, and clinical direction for all STRTP mental health services and treatment operations. This role ensures compliance with STRTP regulations, Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health Services requirements, Community Care Licensing (CCL), county contracts, and evidence-based treatment standards.

The Clinical Director oversees clinical staff, ensures high-quality treatment delivery, supports regulatory compliance, and promotes trauma-informed, culturally responsive care for youth and non-minor dependents.

Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

• Oversee all clinical services within the STRTP program
• Ensure compliance with STRTP, Medi-Cal, DHCS, DMH, and CCL requirements
• Lead weekly clinical trainings and treatment team meetings
• Ensure timely completion of assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge documentation
• Support crisis intervention, behavioral stabilization, and trauma-informed treatment approaches
• Promote permanency planning, family engagement, and successful transition outcomes
• Maintain high standards for clinical documentation and quality assurance
• Oversee implementation of evidence-based practices including TF-CBT, CBT, DBT-informed interventions, and Seeking Safety

Supervision & Staff Development

• Provide clinical supervision to therapists and clinical staff
• Support staff training, professional development, and licensing compliance
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, evaluation, and performance management
• Foster a collaborative and youth-cent1250ered treatment environment

Compliance & Quality Improvement

• Ensure readiness for licensing audits, county reviews, and Medi-Cal compliance
• Monitor documentation, incidents, corrective action plans, and program outcomes
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives
• Maintain policies and procedures consistent with California STRTP regulations

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field
• Current California licensure as: LCSW, LMFT, LPCC
• Minimum 2 years’ post-licensure experience
• Minimum 3 years working in residential treatment, STRTP, behavioral health, or youth services
• Supervisory or management experience in behavioral health settings
• Knowledge of Medi-Cal documentation and California STRTP regulations
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Knowledge of crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and case management

Preferred

• Experience working with DCFS, probation, and county mental health agencies
• Training in TF-CBT, Seeking Safety, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, or other evidence-based practices
• Experience with Electronic Health Records systems such as EXYM

Additional Requirements

• Must complete and maintain Pro-ACT certification
• Experience working with adolescents with mental health challenges
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Must pass background clearance and required health screenings
• Valid California driver’s license preferred
• Commitment to culturally sensitive and ethical practice

Why Join Dimondale?

At Dimondale, you’ll join a team dedicated to healing, stability, and hope for youth facing significant life challenges. We value compassion, collaboration, integrity, and clinical excellence.

If you are passionate about trauma-informed care and leading high-quality behavioral health services for youth, we encourage you to apply.

Dimondale Adolescent provides residential and mental health services to youth who have been abused, neglected, and have a need for mental health services. We provide youth with the means to achieve maximum independence. We are committed to individualized instruction and focus on an individual's strengths to achieve success.

Company Description

Dimondale Adolescent provides residential and mental health services to youth who have been abused, neglected, and have a need for mental health services. We provide youth with the means to achieve maximum independence. We are committed to individualized instruction and focus on an individual's strengths to achieve success.