Clinical Director

Job Description

Job Description

Clinical Director – Addiction Treatment & Behavioral Health

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Clinical Director to lead the clinical program at our substance use disorder treatment facility in Chardon, Ohio .

This is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing clinical services, supporting and supervising the clinical team, maintaining high standards of client care and documentation, and ensuring the program operates in accordance with clinical, regulatory, and organizational requirements.

The ideal candidate is an experienced behavioral health leader with a strong background in substance use disorder treatment, co-occurring mental health conditions, clinical supervision, and trauma-informed care .

If you are passionate about addiction recovery and enjoy leading clinicians, developing strong programming, and directly influencing the quality of care clients receive, we would love to speak with you.

• Provide leadership and oversight of all clinical services and programming.

• Supervise, mentor, and support therapists and other clinical team members.

• Conduct clinical supervision, case consultations, treatment team meetings, and clinical trainings.

• Provide guidance regarding complex cases, treatment recommendations, behavioral concerns, and changes in level of care.

• Promote a positive, collaborative, accountable, and client-centered clinical culture.

• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, and developing clinical staff.

• Ensure appropriate clinical staffing and coverage in collaboration with facility leadership.

• Ensure clients receive individualized, evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

• Oversee assessments, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, case management, family involvement, and discharge planning.

• Ensure treatment plans appropriately address addiction as well as co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, ADHD, and other behavioral health needs.

• Review client progress and ensure treatment is adjusted appropriately based on clinical needs.

• Provide direct clinical services when needed.

• Support crisis intervention and higher-level clinical decision-making.

• Promote evidence-based treatment approaches including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, relapse prevention, and trauma-informed care.

• Ensure clinical documentation is accurate, timely, complete, and meets organizational and regulatory standards.

• Conduct clinical chart reviews and provide feedback to staff regarding documentation and quality of care.

• Maintain strong standards for assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge planning, and other required clinical documentation.

• Collaborate with compliance and facility leadership to maintain readiness for licensing, regulatory, and accreditation surveys.

• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.

• Assist with the development, implementation, and ongoing review of clinical policies and procedures.

• Evaluate existing clinical programming and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Develop and strengthen groups, treatment tracks, clinical protocols, and programming based on client needs and evidence-based practices.

• Monitor clinical outcomes and implement improvements that enhance client care.

• Identify training and professional development opportunities for the clinical team.

• Help build and maintain a clinical program focused on quality, accountability, and positive client outcomes.

• Serve as an active member of the facility leadership team.

• Collaborate closely with medical, nursing, admissions, utilization review, operations, compliance, and administrative staff.

• Ensure strong communication and coordination between the clinical department and other areas of the organization.

• Participate in leadership meetings, treatment team meetings, case reviews, and staff trainings.

• Serve as a clinical resource to staff and organizational leadership.

• Master's or doctoral degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field .

• Must hold a current Ohio independent behavioral health license , such as:

  • LPCC – Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

  • LISW – Licensed Independent Social Worker

  • IMFT – Independent Marriage and Family Therapist

  • Licensed Psychologist

• Experience working in substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health treatment .

• Previous clinical leadership, supervisory, or management experience.

• Strong knowledge of addiction treatment, dual-diagnosis care, trauma-informed treatment, and evidence-based clinical practices.

• Experience with treatment planning, clinical documentation, discharge planning, and electronic health records.

• Strong clinical judgment, leadership ability, and organizational skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• LPCC-S, LISW-S, or other applicable Ohio supervision designation.

• LICDC-CS (Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor – Clinical Supervisor) or significant professional experience in substance use disorder treatment.

• Previous experience as a Clinical Director, Clinical Supervisor, Lead Therapist, or Program Director in a behavioral health or addiction treatment setting.

• Residential substance use disorder treatment experience.

• Experience supervising multidisciplinary clinical teams.

• Experience with state licensing, regulatory requirements, accreditation, audits, or survey preparation.

• Experience with clinical program development and quality improvement.

• Training or experience in CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, trauma-informed care, or other evidence-based treatment modalities.

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off

• Professional development and continuing education opportunities

• Supportive and collaborative leadership team

• Opportunity for professional growth

• Meaningful leadership role with the ability to directly influence clinical programming and quality of care

We are looking for a Clinical Director who is not only an experienced clinician, but also a strong leader who can mentor a team, maintain high clinical standards, strengthen programming, and help create an exceptional treatment environment for individuals working toward recovery.

If you have leadership experience in addiction treatment or behavioral health and are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.