Clinical Manager, Co-Occurring Services

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Appleseed Community Mental Health Center, Inc. – Ashland, OH

$64,000 – $75,000 annually (based on education and experience)

Leadership opportunity | PSLF eligible | PTO (32+ days annually)

Lead a team. Strengthen a program. Change lives.

At Appleseed Community Mental Health Center, we believe exceptional leadership creates exceptional client care. We're looking for an experienced LISW-S, LPCC-S, or IFMT-S who is passionate about developing clinicians, improving behavioral health services, and helping individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders achieve lasting recovery.

This role combines clinical leadership, program development, community collaboration, and a small amount of direct client care. You'll have the opportunity to mentor staff, oversee grant-funded initiatives, strengthen community partnerships, and help shape the future of our growing Co-Occurring Services program.

If you're ready to move beyond carrying a full caseload and into a position where you can make an even greater impact through leadership, we'd love to meet you.

Why you'll love working at Appleseed

• Supportive executive leadership that values innovation
• Opportunity to shape and grow an established co-occurring program
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Meaningful leadership role with direct community impact
• Opportunities for continued professional growth

What You'll Do

Clinical Leadership

• Provide clinical and administrative supervision to counselors, case managers, peer staff, and support personnel 
• Mentor and develop staff through supervision, coaching, and performance management 
• Review clinical documentation to ensure quality, compliance, and best practices 
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and staff evaluations 
• Maintain a small direct client caseload (approximately 10%) 

Program Management

• Oversee the daily operations of the Co-Occurring Services program 
• Manage grant-funded initiatives, program outcomes, reporting, and quality improvement efforts 
• Support implementation of evidence-based practices and continuous program development 

Community Partnerships

• Collaborate with courts, schools, healthcare providers, law enforcement, Children's Services, and other community partners to improve client outcomes 
• Represent Appleseed on community coalitions, committees, and outreach initiatives 
• Support community education, prevention efforts, and recovery-focused programming 

Staff & Program Development

• Lead Co-Occurring team meetings and promote a collaborative team culture 
• Identify service gaps and implement improvements to strengthen program effectiveness 
• Support ongoing staff education and the delivery of trauma-informed, person-centered care

What we're looking for

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Experience working with individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Knowledge of Medicaid, clinical documentation, and behavioral health regulations
• Experience with quality improvement and program development
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting staff success

Required Qualifications

• LISW-S, LPCC-S, or IFMT-S
• LICDC credential or demonstrated experience providing treatment to individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
• Minimum five years of behavioral health experience
• Supervisory or leadership experience preferred
• Valid Ohio driver's license
• Reliable transportation and current automobile insurance
• Ability to travel locally throughout Ashland County

Benefits & Perks  

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off (32+ days annually):
  • Minimum 2 weeks vacation
  • 6 self-care days
  • 8 sick days
  • 8 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program & wellness app
• Continuing education & professional development funding
• In-house pharmacy access
• Mileage reimbursement
• Cell phone stipend
• Pet insurance
• Annual performance-based salary increases
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

Join a team that values both the work and the people doing it .

Appleseed Community Mental Health Center, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs. We are a drug-free workplace, including marijuana. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check, driving record review, and pre-employment drug screening.

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