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.
Assistant Clinical Director (LCSW or LPC) Private Practice Advanced Psychotherapy - 5.0 Stratford, CT Job Details Full-time $85,000 - $110,000 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Professional development assistance Qualifications Staff supervision Management Managing teams of therapists Team supervision Professional ethics Social service program staff supervision Practicing as a therapist supervisor Leading team collaboration initiatives Clinical social work Full Job Description Advanced Psychotherapy Practice is a thriving group private practice dedicated to providing high-quality, ethical, and evidence-based mental health care. We are seeking a professionally mature, fully licensed LCSW or LPC to join our leadership team as the Assistant Clinical Director (ACD). This is a critical, multi-faceted role designed to provide rigorous clinical and administrative oversight for our associate-level clinicians (LMSW and LPCA), while simultaneously maintaining a robust direct clinical caseload. We are looking for a leadership partner who leads by example, demonstrating excellence in both supervision and direct patient care.
Core Responsibilities:
Clinical and Administrative Supervision:
Provide weekly individual and/or group clinical supervision to LMSW and LPC associate clinicians, focusing on skill development, ethical practice, and standard-of-care documentation.
Operational Oversight:
Ensure all supervised staff meet Practice expectations regarding documentation timeliness (notes/treatment plans), caseload benchmarks, and mandatory meeting attendance.
Direct Care:
Maintain and manage a stable, minimum direct clinical caseload [e.g., of 20-25 completed sessions per week]. The ACD must demonstrate the same high level of productivity, documentation compliance, and professional reliability expected of the supervised clinicians.
Leadership Partnership:
Collaborate with the Clinical Director (Founder) to execute the Practice's operational strategy, train new hires, and address any performance or compliance issues directly and professionally.
Quality Assurance:
Review clinical documentation for compliance with payer and regulatory standards.
Required Qualifications:
Licensure:
Full, unrestricted licensure in Connecticut as an LCSW or LPC for a minimum of 2 years.
Supervisor Status:
Must be legally and ethically eligible to supervise both LMSWs and LPCs in CT (including all necessary supervisory coursework, if applicable).
Experience:
A minimum of 5 years of post-licensure clinical experience, with at least 2 years in a demonstrable leadership or supervisory role. Professional Maturity -
Non-Negotiable Attributes:
We require a leader with profound professional and emotional maturity. This role demands an individual who: Leads by
Example:
Understands that as a leader, you must model the productivity and compliance (documentation/attendance) that you expect from others. You cannot enforce standards you are not meeting yourself. Communicates with
Clarity and Respect:
Possesses the emotional intelligence to deliver direct, constructive feedback that empowers clinicians while upholding strict practice standards. Defensiveness and passive-aggressive communication are not acceptable. Respects the
Practice Hierarchy:
Understands that the ACD role is a collaborative leadership position, intended to implement and support the Clinical Director's vision.
Upholds Ethical Boundaries:
Operates with absolute integrity regarding client flow, referrals, and practice resources.
To Apply:
Please submit your CV and a brief explanation outlining your leadership experience, your philosophy on supervision, and your approach to balancing a leadership role with a robust clinical caseload.
