Assistant Clinical Director - Behavioral Health (PHP/IOP)

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Clinical Director – Behavioral Health (PHP/IOP)

Location: San Diego, CA
Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site / In-Person
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Compensation: $95,000 – $105,000 annually + Benefits
Setting: Women's Mental Health & Dual Diagnosis PHP/IOP Program
Client Population: Adult Women | Dual Diagnosis | Trauma-Focused Treatment

Required Licensure: LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Assistant Clinical Director to join a women's behavioral health treatment program in San Diego, CA.

This full-time leadership position supports a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) serving adult women with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders, with a strong emphasis on trauma-informed care.

The Assistant Clinical Director will maintain an active clinical caseload while supporting clinical supervision, quality assurance, and overall program operations. This role is ideal for a licensed clinician with strong clinical experience, leadership abilities, and a passion for working with women navigating trauma, mental health challenges, and dual diagnoses.

The ideal candidate is comfortable balancing direct patient care with supervisory and administrative responsibilities while ensuring high standards of clinical documentation and treatment delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Clinical Services

• Maintain an active caseload of adult female clients receiving PHP/IOP services.
• Conduct individual therapy sessions utilizing trauma-informed and evidence-based treatment approaches.
• Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, clinical evaluations, and ongoing reassessments.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans based on client needs and progress.
• Facilitate a limited number of therapeutic groups each week.
• Provide crisis intervention, clinical support, and appropriate referrals as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using KIPU EMR.

Clinical Supervision & Leadership

• Provide clinical supervision, guidance, and support to associate-level therapists and other clinical staff, as appropriate.
• Assist the Clinical Director with oversight of clinical services and day-to-day program operations.
• Review clinical documentation and provide constructive feedback to ensure quality and consistency.
• Support the professional development of clinical team members through coaching, mentorship, and case consultation.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Director and multidisciplinary treatment team to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.
• Promote a supportive, collaborative, and trauma-informed treatment environment.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Assist with quality assurance initiatives to ensure clinical documentation, treatment plans, and services meet organizational and regulatory standards.
• Conduct clinical chart reviews and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure timely completion of assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and other required documentation.
• Monitor clinical documentation for accuracy, medical necessity, and consistency with treatment goals.
• Support compliance with applicable licensing requirements, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.
• Assist the Clinical Director with implementing clinical best practices and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Active California clinical license (LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC) in good standing.
• Experience providing clinical services in behavioral health, mental health, or dual diagnosis treatment settings.
• Strong background in trauma-informed care and working with clients with complex mental health needs.
• Experience conducting individual therapy, assessments, treatment planning, and group therapy.
• Strong clinical documentation skills and understanding of medical necessity requirements.
• Excellent communication, organization, and clinical judgment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Ability to work full-time, on-site in San Diego, Monday through Friday.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a PHP/IOP treatment setting.
• Experience working specifically with adult women and trauma-related disorders.
• Prior clinical supervision, lead therapist, or clinical management experience.
• Experience providing clinical supervision to associate-level clinicians.
• KIPU EMR experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with quality assurance, chart audits, and clinical compliance.
• Experience with evidence-based trauma treatment modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, or other trauma-focused interventions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary: $95,000 – $105,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Benefits: Benefits package provided.
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Work Environment: Full-time, on-site position in San Diego, CA.
• Opportunity to contribute to clinical leadership and program development within a specialized women's behavioral health treatment setting.