Clinical Director - Addiction & MH Treatment

Job Description

Position Summary :

Defining Wellness Centers is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and dynamic Clinical Director to lead and support our clinical team in providing exceptional care to individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. The Clinical Director is a key member of the leadership team and plays a vital role in supervising therapists, developing programming, ensuring clinical compliance, and fostering a culture of growth and collaboration across departments.

Key Responsibilities :

Supervision & Leadership Provide direct supervision, support, and oversight to all therapists across levels of care. Conduct regular supervision meetings and performance evaluations. Identify areas for clinical skill development and provide ongoing feedback and coaching.

Program Development :

Collaborate with the leadership team to design, enhance, and implement evidence-based clinical programming. Ensure all therapeutic programming aligns with industry standards, licensing regulations, and the mission of Defining Wellness Centers.

Chart Audits & Compliance :

Conduct regular audits of clinical documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory and insurance standards. Provide feedback and corrective guidance to ensure therapist charts meet expectations.

Staff Training & Development :

Organize and deliver clinical training opportunities to enhance therapist skills, knowledge, and confidence. Promote continuing education, licensure advancement, and evidence-based practices.

Interdepartmental Collaboration :

Serve as a clinical liaison and foster strong working relationships between the clinical team and other departments (UR, case management, nursing, admissions, etc.). Promote integrated care through communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Leadership Team :

Involvement Participate in strategic planning and decision-making as part of the executive leadership team. Contribute to the overall direction and growth of the organization through collaboration with the Executive Director and departmental leaders.

Qualifications Required :

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Licensed as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT.
• Minimum of 5 years clinical experience in addiction and mental health treatment.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory or clinical leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based practices and clinical documentation standards Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Passion for mentorship and professional development of clinicians.

Work Environment & Culture :

At Defining Wellness Centers, we pride ourselves on a team-centered approach to healing, innovation, and wellness. Our environment supports collaboration, creativity, and integrity while maintaining high standards of client care and professional excellence.