A Clinical Director directs and manages a medical practice, clinic, hospital, or other clinical setting. Organizes and manages of staff physicians, policy implementation, and ensures that standards for medical care are communicated and maintained.
Licensed clinician required (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PsyD or equivalent)
Location:
North County San Diego (Fallbrook, CA) A growing behavioral health organization is seeking a Clinical Director to oversee their adolescent residential program. This role provides clinical leadership across several established programs and partners closely with operations to support strong outcomes, consistency in care, and a healthy team environment. This is a hands-on leadership position focused on clinical quality, supervision, and program integrity. The role carries a small caseload and requires regular involvement with staff, clients, and clinical decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide clinical oversight across the entire residential program Supervise therapists, associate-level clinicians, interns, and case management staff Conduct individual and group clinical supervision, peer reviews, and case consultations Review and approve admissions, ensuring appropriate level of care and clinical fit Support treatment planning, documentation quality, and overall clinical standards Provide guidance during clinical situations, including crisis support and safety planning Participate in treatment team meetings and ongoing staff development Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to strengthen team performance and client outcomes Collaborate with admissions, outreach, and other departments as needed
Qualifications:
Active, unrestricted clinical license Experience in residential or higher level of care settings required Strong background supervising clinicians and supporting associate-level staff Solid clinical judgment and ability to make independent decisions Experience working within multidisciplinary teams Comfortable in a fast-paced, multi-site environment Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills Familiarity with electronic health records and clinical documentation standards
Compensation:
$125,000 - $135,000
Schedule:
Full-time, weekday hours with on-call responsibilities
Setting:
Adolescent residential behavioral health
Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401k and paid time off
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$125,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance