Associate Clinical Director

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Associate Clinical Director

Location : Remote; Active licensure in California is required

Employment Type : Full Time (40 hours per week), W2 Employee (combination role of supervisor and provider)

Salary: Up to $95,000 annual salary DOE

Join our growing team as an Associate Clinical Director!

We are looking for an Associate Clinical Director to join our growing team! We're a collaborative, clinician-led practice dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based mental health care in a supportive and inclusive environment. We prioritize ethical practice, professional growth, and compassionate care for the diverse communities we serve.

Job Summary

In addition to providing therapy services, the Associate Clinical Director partners with the Clinical Director and practice leadership team to support ethical, compliant, and high-quality care in accordance with company policies and applicable regulatory and professional standards. This role serves as an operational leader focused on provider onboarding, supervision support, clinician development, training delivery, and follow-through on quality improvement initiatives established by Clinical Leadership.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Training & Professional Development

• Train new clinicians on documentation principles, clinical standards, and organizational policies and conduct ongoing performance reviews.
• Develop ongoing training plans and recommendations to support clinician skill development and compliance.
• Ensure continuing education and professional development align with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Reinforce documentation standards, clinical expectations, and organizational requirements.
• Support ongoing clinician development and professional growth initiatives.

Clinical Leadership & Coaching

• Provide individual and peer coaching to clinicians to support professional growth, clinical excellence, and ethical practice.
• Collaborate with clinical leadership to ensure high standards of care, competence, and professionalism across the practice including routine provider check-ins and supporting provider engagement efforts.
• Host and facilitate trainings as needed, including training programs for supervisors.
• Support the practice's clinical supervision program alongside the Clinical Director by managing supervisors and associate-level clinicians, conducting regular supervisor meetings, supporting supervisor onboarding and development, and implementing supervision standards and pathways established by leadership.
• Ensure supervision quality, consistency, and compliance by monitoring supervision practices, maintaining expertise in state supervision requirements (including licensure and certification criteria), verifying supervisor eligibility, and escalating concerns to the Clinical Director as appropriate.
• Manage supervision operations and reporting by partnering with the Clinical Director to facilitate monthly supervisor meetings, distributing monthly supervision caseload check-ins, tracking supervision data, and maintaining accurate program records.

Quality Assurance & Clinical Oversight

• Support processes for chart reviews to ensure clinical quality, documentation accuracy, and adherence to best practices, and hold providers accountable through timely feedback, including corrective action plans and follow-up to ensure sustained improvement and compliance in conjunction with Clinical Director and Leadership team.
• Develop and implement action plans based on aggregate and individual clinical review findings.

Compliance & Regulatory Standards

• Ensure compliance with BBS standards for supervision, ethical practice, and clinical documentation in conjunction with Clinical Director and Leadership team.
• Contribute to oversight of timely and accurate documentation across all clinicians.
• Support therapists with records request questions and ensure proper handling of clinical records in accordance with regulations.

Provider Responsibilities:

• Provide therapy services to a caseload of clients, maintaining a clinical caseload of 12-15 clients per week in addition to your training program role.
• Provide professional clinical services, including individual, couples, and/or family therapy including: completing diagnostic assessments, developing treatment plans, designing and applying tailored interventions, evaluating client progress, and providing referrals and care coordination based on client needs.
• Follow company policies, professional conduct standards, and all applicable laws and regulations.
• Timely completion of documentation and associated tasks to support billing and administration.
• Exceptional clinical and boundary-setting skills along with expertise in therapeutic interventions and treatment modalities.
• Ability to work productively and effectively, both independently and in collaboration with colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation : Base Salary up to $95,000 annually, dependent on experience and education
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents*
• HSA (with employer contribution) and FSA options to help manage healthcare and dependent care expenses*
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential mental health and life support resources*
• Generous paid time off and additional paid holidays*
• Case consultation with colleagues
• Malpractice insurance and all overhead expenses covered by the practice
• Billing, credentialing, scheduling, and intake support
• Flexible scheduling and telehealth options
• *Indicates benefits available only to full-time W-2 Employees

Requirements

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Active, unrestricted licensure as a therapist in the state of California.
• Proven experience in clinical supervision and team management.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution abilities.
• Dedication to maintaining ethical standards and confidentiality in all aspects of the role.
• Knowledge of diverse therapeutic modalities and evidence-based practices.

About Silver Lake Psychology:

Silver Lake Psychology is a therapist-owned private practice providing high-quality psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and high-functioning adults from diverse backgrounds. We prioritize meaningful therapist-client relationships through curated client matching, clinical autonomy, and a practice model that values quality care over volume.

Our therapists are supported through dedicated Clinical Support Coaches, active peer consultation groups, and a strong sense of community that includes collaboration, learning, and connection. With no non-compete clauses and a focus on helping clinicians grow thriving practices, Silver Lake Psychology offers a supportive, inclusive environment where therapists can do their best work and truly thrive.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our teams and enhances the care we provide to the communities we serve.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodation requests may be submitted to View email address on ziprecruiter.com.