Clinical Director

About This Role

Directing the clinical services of behavioral health treatment programs is the core of this leadership role, providing guidance and oversight for therapists and clinical staff. This individual ensures high-quality, ethical, and evidence-based care while supporting staff development and compliance. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Clinical Director also acts as a clinical resource for complex cases, treatment planning, documentation review, and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group supervision to therapists and assigned clinical staff
• Offer guidance related to assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical interventions
• Support clinicians in managing complex cases, crisis situations, and risk concerns
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards, professional licensing requirements, and organizational policies
• Serve as a clinical consultant regarding patient care decisions and treatment recommendations
• Review clinical documentation to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance
• Conduct chart audits, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries
• Ensure documentation is completed within required timelines
• Provide coaching and corrective feedback related to documentation and clinical standards
• Support quality improvement initiatives and performance monitoring efforts
• Assist with onboarding and training of new clinical team members
• Identify professional development opportunities and training needs
• Facilitate clinical trainings, case consultations, and educational sessions
• Mentor staff to support clinical growth and competency development
• Provide licensure supervision support when appropriate
• Monitor treatment planning to ensure services are individualized and clinically appropriate
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and patient staffing discussions
• Assist with assessments, crisis intervention, family sessions, or direct patient care as needed
• Ensure patients receive the appropriate level of care and treatment recommendations
• Promote continuity of care and positive patient outcomes
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards, payer requirements, state regulations, and organizational policies
• Report compliance concerns, risk management issues, and clinical matters to leadership
• Support accreditation surveys, audits, and regulatory reviews
• Assist with implementing clinical initiatives, policies, and program enhancements
• Collaborate with admissions, case management, medical providers, and leadership teams to support patient care