Clinical Director Ascend Healthcare, LLC - 4.4 Erie, CO Job Details Full-time $100,000 - $130,000 a year 2 days ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Staff supervision Teamwork Program management Managing teams of therapists Team supervision Social service program staff supervision Team development Evidence-based practice Practicing as a therapist supervisor Marriage & family therapy Clinical documentation Organizational skills Leading team collaboration initiatives Adolescents Working with families Healthcare treatment Child & youth therapy Experience working with families with children Working with youth Behavioral health Full Job Description Adolescent Residential Behavioral HealthAscend Healthcare | Erie, ColoradoFull-Time | Exempt Help Build Something Exceptional Ascend Healthcare is expanding into Colorado, and we're looking for an experienced Clinical Director to lead the launch of our new adolescent residential treatment center in Erie. This is a unique opportunity to join an established behavioral healthcare organization while helping build a new program from the ground up. The Clinical Director will play a critical leadership role in shaping clinical culture, mentoring therapists, ensuring high-quality care, and partnering with operations and medical leadership to create an exceptional treatment experience for adolescents and their families. If you're passionate about clinical excellence, developing teams, and creating meaningful change for young people, we'd love to meet you. About Ascend Healthcare Ascend Healthcare provides highly specialized behavioral health treatment for adolescents ages 12-17 through Residential Treatment, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, our programs are designed around specific clinical needs, allowing our teams to provide more focused treatment and better outcomes for the adolescents and families we serve. Our treatment philosophy is grounded in evidence-based care, strong family involvement, collaboration, and compassionate leadership. Position Summary The Clinical Director provides leadership and oversight for all clinical programming within the residential program. This individual is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of clinical care while supporting, developing, and supervising the clinical team. The Clinical Director works closely with the Executive Leadership Team, Medical Director, Nursing, Education, Admissions, and Operations to ensure exceptional client care, regulatory compliance, and positive clinical outcomes. This is a highly collaborative leadership position for someone who enjoys mentoring clinicians while also helping shape systems, processes, and program development. ResponsibilitiesClinical Leadership Provide leadership for all clinical programming and therapeutic services Supervise and develop Primary Therapists and other clinical staff Facilitate regular clinical supervision Review documentation for quality, timeliness, and compliance Ensure individualized, evidence-based treatment planning Support therapists in managing complex clinical presentations Lead multidisciplinary treatment team meetings Promote a trauma-informed, strengths-based treatment environment Program Development Assist in launching and growing a new residential treatment program Develop clinical systems and workflows Maintain consistency across treatment programming Ensure fidelity to Ascend's clinical philosophy Participate in quality improvement initiatives Monitor clinical outcomes and identify opportunities for program enhancement Family Services Ensure high-quality family involvement throughout treatment Support therapists in family systems work Assist with challenging family dynamics Promote collaboration between families and treatment teams Team Leadership Recruit, onboard, train, and mentor clinical staff Foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative culture Conduct performance evaluations Provide coaching and ongoing professional development Support employee engagement and retention Compliance & Quality Maintain compliance with Colorado licensing standards, Joint Commission standards, and payer requirements Monitor documentation quality and utilization management expectations Assist with audits and accreditation activities Ensure ethical and professional clinical practice Collaboration Partner closely with: Executive Leadership Medical Director and Psychiatry Team Director of Nursing Education Team Admissions Operations Leadership to provide coordinated, high-quality care.

Qualifications Required:

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field Current Colorado licensure as one of the following:

LCSW LPC LMFT

Licensed Psychologist Minimum 5 years of clinical experience working with adolescents Minimum 2 years of clinical leadership or supervisory experience Experience supervising licensed and pre-licensed clinicians Strong knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities Experience with family systems work Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred:

Residential treatment experience Experience opening or growing behavioral health programs Joint Commission experience Experience working with eating disorders, OCD/anxiety, trauma, neurodiversity, mood disorders, or substance use disorders Experience working with insurance-driven levels of care What You'll Bring We're looking for someone who: Leads with humility and accountability Enjoys mentoring and developing clinicians Thrives in collaborative environments Is organized, decisive, and solutions-focused Can balance strong clinical judgment with operational awareness Maintains high standards while supporting team growth Is excited to help build a new program from the ground up Why Ascend Healthcare? At Ascend, leadership is hands-on, collaborative, and deeply invested in both our clients and our employees. We believe excellent clinical care starts with excellent leadership, and we work hard to create an environment where clinicians can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact. Joining our Colorado team means becoming part of an organization that values innovation, integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Benefits Competitive salary Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid Time Off Paid Holidays 401(k) Continuing education support Clinical leadership development opportunities Collaborative multidisciplinary team Opportunity to help launch and shape a brand-new residential treatment program

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Behavioral health: 3 years (Preferred)

Adolescents:

3 years (Preferred)

Substance Abuse:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC in Colorado (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Erie, CO 80516: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person