Clinical Director

Therapist (Clinical Director Track): New Detox & Residential SUD Program Venture BHM | Full-Time | Compensation Based on Experience About the Opportunity Venture BHM is recruiting on behalf of a new detox and residential substance use disorder treatment program that’s preparing to open its doors. We’re looking for a licensed therapist who wants more than a caseload: someone ready to help build a program from the ground up and grow into leading it. The Path You’ll start as a Therapist during the pre-opening phase, helping lay the clinical foundation. Once the program is open and running, you’ll step into the Clinical Director role with a title change and a raise to match. This is a rare chance to shape a program from day one and lead the team you helped build. What You’ll Do Pre-Opening Help develop the clinical model, group curriculum, and daily programming schedule Assist in writing clinical policies, procedures, and documentation templates to meet state licensing and accreditation standards (Joint Commission or CARF) Help set up assessment, treatment planning, and discharge planning workflows Support recruiting and interviewing for the initial clinical team Partner with leadership on licensing surveys and launch readiness What You’ll Do Once Open Provide individual, group, and family therapy to adults in detox and residential care Complete biopsychosocial assessments, ASAM-based treatment plans, and discharge plans Respond to crisis situations and assess for risk Maintain thorough, timely clinical documentation in the EMR Transition into the Clinical Director role: supervising therapists and case managers, leading clinical meetings, auditing charts, and overseeing quality of care What You Bring Active, independent clinical license (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or state equivalent) Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or a related field Experience providing therapy in a substance use disorder setting, ideally detox or residential Working knowledge of ASAM criteria and evidence-based practices (CBT, MI, DBT, trauma-informed care) Supervisory credential or eligibility to provide clinical supervision preferred Program startup, licensing, or accreditation experience is a big plus A builder’s mindset: comfortable with ambiguity, organized, and ready to lead Why This Role Guaranteed path to Clinical Director with a raise once the program opens Real input on how the program is built, not just how it runs Meaningful work helping people take their first steps in recovery A leadership team invested in doing treatment the right way Compensation based on experience, with a raise upon promotion to Clinical Director 401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Paid holidays Venture BHM is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr