Clinic Director

Harmony Health is a Tribally owned wellness clinic that treats a broad-spectrum population of Native and Non-Native patients. Harmony is established to provide those with substance use disorders whole person care: primary care, infectious disease, and mental health care. We are building a team of dedicated and compassionate individuals who align with this mission. Harmony Health brings an innovative model of highly individualized, compassionate care to patients with -substance use disorder. From the moment someone walks through the door of our state-of-the-art outpatient facility, they will encounter our thoughtfulness and intention for a humanizing and respectful experience with us. The comforting and safe setting of our nature-inspired facility and the friendly, professional attitude of our staff help to define our journey with each patient—and with each other—from day one. Each employee at Harmony Health creates their own ripple effect in the larger circles of the families and communities that we touch. We are currently seeking a Clinic Director to serve as the on-site administrative leader of our clinic in Perris, CA. This position will report to the OTS Regional Director of Clinic Operations and will work in collaboration with clinic leadership and OTS leadership. Indian Preference applies. Qualified Indian (American Indian or Alaskan Native) applicants will receive preference in accordance with 25 U.S.C. POSITION SUMMARY The Clinic Director provides day-to-day operational, clinical, and administrative leadership for an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) and its integrated primary care and wraparound service lines. This role is accountable for regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, patient access and retention, staff performance, and financial results at the site level. The Clinic Director serves as the primary operational liaison to tribal leadership and community partners and works in close partnership with OneTogether Solutions’ corporate services functions (clinical, compliance, revenue cycle, people, IT) to execute standardized playbooks while honoring the sovereignty and cultural priorities of the partner nation. We are looking for a person who has supervisory and leadership experience and training in treating substance use disorders, primary care, and behavioral health. Experience with multicultural populations is highly desired. The ideal candidate will be patient, humble, and determined, along with demonstrating agility, optimism, organization, and empathy in their work The Clinic Director is responsible for day-to-day operations of the clinic and is a key leader in the overall management of the program. This individual will develop, manage, report on, and be accountable for the daily operations of the clinic and its staff in their entirety. The Clinic Director will be a main contact with community leaders addressing substance use needs within and around Perris. In this role, the Clinic Director will in tandem with the Clinic Medical Director in the areas of human resources, finances, and general accountability. THE DYAD MODEL The Clinic is led through a dyad leadership model consisting of the Clinic Director and the Medical Director. This partnership combines clinical expertise and operational leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care while maintaining regulatory compliance, financial stewardship, and organizational effectiveness. The dyad model is built on shared accountability, mutual respect, transparent communication, and collaborative decision-making. Together, the Clinic Director and Medical Director are responsible for advancing the clinic's mission, strategic objectives, patient outcomes, operational performance, and regulatory compliance. The dyad model is supported by OTS leadership, including those mentioned above. The Clinic Director and Medical Director jointly share responsibility for: Establishing clinic goals, priorities, and strategic initiatives. Maintaining compliance with federal, state, accreditation, and organizational requirements. Ensuring safe, effective, and whole-person care. Optimizing patient access, engagement, retention, and treatment outcomes. Workforce recruitment, retention, development, and staff engagement. Quality improvement and performance management initiatives. Program development and service expansion. Risk management and problem resolution. Fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Quality & Integration Partner with the site Medical Director and clinical leadership to ensure evidence-based MOUD delivery (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone) and adherence to clinical protocols Drive integration between OTP services and primary care, including warm handoffs, co-located screening (HIV, HCV, TB, STI), chronic disease management, and referral loop closure Lead site quality improvement activities, incident review, root cause analysis, and performance improvement plans Monitor and report clinical quality and outcome measures including treatment retention, illicit use reduction, and patient experience to OTS leadership Recruit, hire, onboard, supervise, cross-train, and develop clinic staff including Nursing Director, nurses, Clinical Supervisor, counselors, medical assistants, front office, patient navigators, concierges and patient transporters Conduct performance management, coaching, and annual reviews; build bench strength and reduce single-point-of-failure roles Foster a culture of accountability, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and cultural humility Manage site budget, labor costs, supply spend, and productivity targets Partner with revenue cycle to ensure accurate documentation, coding, charge capture, and payer compliance across Medicaid, IHS/tribal, commercial, and grant-funded payment sources. Support grant reporting, data submissions, and funder deliverables Partnership & Community Partner with OneTogether Solutions (OTS) Regional Directors and Account Managers to develop, track, and report outcomes of services. Serve as the operational point of contact for tribal leadership, tribal council designees, and community partners Represent the clinic with referral sources including tribal health programs, courts, corrections, child welfare, hospitals, and community-based organizations Support sovereignty transition planning and knowledge transfer as applicable to the partner relationship QUALIFICATIONS Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, social work, public health, or related field Minimum 5 years of progressive healthcare operations experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role Demonstrated experience leading or supporting a successful accreditation survey (CARF, Joint Commission, AAAHC or equivalent) Experience with integrated primary care, FQHC, community health center, or wraparound service delivery models Proven track record of managing multidisciplinary clinical teams Ability to pass background check, drug screen, and any tribal, state, or federal credentialing requirements History of working within a mental health or substance use disorder system, including the provision of medications for opioid use disorder highly desired. Willing to follow and train staff in Harmony Health Center’s personnel policies. Able to work the hours and days required by position, including daily 5:30 am start times, from time to time. A successful track record of working with, and sensitivity to, multi-cultural populations. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree (MHA, MPH, MBA, MSW, MSN) Active clinical license (RN, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LAC) or CADC/LADC credential Experience operating a licensed Opioid Treatment Program, including working knowledge of 42 CFR Part 8 and 42 CFR Part 2 Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences or certified (or registered) by a California-recognized drug and alcohol certifying body. Experience working with tribal health programs, IHS, or Public Law 93-638 self-determination contracts Experience with EHR optimization in a behavioral health or OTP setting (e.g., Methasoft, Smart Management, Athena, Epic) Experience with harm reduction programming, syringe services, or naloxone distribution Bilingual or fluency in the language of the community served SKILLS The ideal candidate embodies the following: Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently. Ability to plan and manage multiple projects. Demonstrated capacity to lead and work effectively in a team environment. Passion for working with people, patients, staff, and the community. Ability to communicate and listen to everyone with intention and focus. Commitment to creating a welcoming clinic that celebrates differences and diversity. Ability to work independently and to thrive in building and leading the team. Ability to take direction and receive constructive feedback. Power to stay calm, focused, and kind in stressful situations. Practice consistent organizational best practices Demonstrate reliability to staff and patients with timeliness and consistency Flexibility, versatility, and willingness to jump into new situations and challenges. Adopt and exhibit humility in leadership. Courage to stand up for the tribe’s and your own values. Ability to help create a safe environment for patients and staff. Conduct all professional activity in an ethical manner. Physical Demands and Work Environment: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive keyboarding and data entry. The employee must be able to communicate clearly in person and by phone, and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. 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