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.
at Green Mountain Recovery in Burlington, Vermont, United States Job Description Clinical Director (Outpatient Behavioral Health)
Location:
Vermont Job Type:
Full-Time Salary:
$80,000 - $100,000 per year About the Role We are seeking a licensed Clinical Director to lead and grow an outpatient behavioral health program in Vermont. This role is ideal for a strong clinician who can balance direct client care, team leadership, and program development, including supporting a new program launch and accreditation process. The Clinical Director will play a key role in building clinical excellence, developing staff, and ensuring compliance with state and accreditation standards. Key Responsibilities Provide clinical leadership and supervision to a team of therapists and clinicians Maintain an active individual caseload and provide group therapy sessions Deliver clinical supervision to licensed and pre-licensed staff in accordance with Vermont requirements Lead and support program development and startup operations, including workflow design and service delivery models Assist with accreditation preparation and compliance with The Joint Commission Ensure high-quality clinical documentation, treatment planning, and utilization review Support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing staff training and performance management Manage complex clinical cases and risk situations Collaborate with executive leadership on growth strategy and operational alignment Monitor and improve clinical outcomes and quality assurance metrics Qualifications Active, independent clinical license in Vermont (LICSW, LCMHC, LMFT, or equivalent) 3+ years of clinical experience in mental health and/or substance use treatment Experience providing clinical supervision (required) Prior leadership or management experience strongly preferred Experience with program development, startup environments, or accreditation processes is a plus Strong understanding of outpatient behavioral health operations and compliance Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Compensation & Benefits Salary:
$80,000 - $100,000 annually (based on experience) Paid Time Off (PTO) Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Why Join Us This is a unique opportunity to help build and shape a behavioral health program from the ground up while maintaining a meaningful clinical presence. You'll have direct impact on clinical quality, team culture, and long-term program success.
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you hold an independent clinical license or PhD in the state of Vermont? Can you provide clinical supervision hours for other licensed individuals?
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