Adolescent Mental Health Clinical Director (Residential)

New Haven Residential Treatment Center; Spanish Fork (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mastery Program

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Life & Disability Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

PTO & Holidays

EAP

Job summary

New Haven Residential Treatment Center in Saratoga Springs, Utah, seeks a Clinical Director to lead therapy teams for adolescent girls (ages 14–18) in a residential setting. Salary is $80,000–$90,000 per year DOE.

Role requires full licensure and eligibility to supervise clinicians in Utah, with residential or acute psychiatric care experience preferred. You will conduct individual, family, and group therapy, participate in weekly treatment planning, supervise 3–5 clinicians, maintain

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Utah licensure authorizing the practice of psychotherapy (LCSW, LMFT, CMHC, PhD or equivalent)
• Master’s degree required; Doctoral degree or doctoral candidacy strongly preferred (Social Work, Psychology, MFT, or related field)
• Eligible to supervise counseling interns under state guidelines
• 3+ years of experience in social services or behavioral health, including at least 2 years working with high-risk adolescents (ages 12–18)
• Proven experience leading clinical teams, programs, or departments
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to make complex, high‑stakes decisions using multiple data sources
• Deep knowledge of DSM diagnoses, therapeutic modalities, adolescent development, and family systems

Responsibilities

• Individual Sessions: Conduct individual therapeutic sessions with students to address and explore their unique needs, challenges, and emotional well-being.
• Family Sessions: Facilitate family therapy sessions involving students and their parents to foster open communication, resolve family dynamics, and promote healing.
• Group Therapy Leadership: Lead specialized group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment among students, encouraging personal growth and interpersonal skills.
• Interdisciplinary Treatment Planning: Participate in and lead weekly interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to develop comprehensive and individualized treatment plans for students.
• Clinical Meetings and Supervision: Engage in regular clinical meetings and supervision sessions with 3-5 clinicians you supervise, contributing to ongoing professional development, sharing insights, and receiving guidance.
• Documentation and Charting: Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of therapeutic sessions and student progress, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Family Weekend Involvement: Actively participate in family weekends, offering therapeutic support to families, and contributing to the overall healing process.
• Camping Trips: Organize and lead two-day camping trips twice a year, providing opportunities for experiential learning, building relationships within families, and creating memorable therapeutic experiences.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Team leadership

DSM knowledge

Adolescent development

High-stakes decisions

Education

Utah licensure (LCSW/LMFT/CMHC/PhD)

Master’s degree

Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

New Haven Residential Treatment Center in Saratoga Springs, Utah, seeks a Clinical Director to lead therapy teams for adolescent girls (ages 14–18) in a residential setting. Salary is $80,000–$90,000 per year DOE.

Role requires full licensure and eligibility to supervise clinicians in Utah, with residential or acute psychiatric care experience preferred. You will conduct individual, family, and group therapy, participate in weekly treatment planning, supervise 3–5 clinicians, maintain