Assistant Clinical Director

Acadia Healthcare; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayside Marin Treatment Center is seeking an Assistant Clinical Director to lead and support our clinical team, overseeing operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a patient-centered environment. The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in a related field and 5+ years in mental health, with leadership experience to guide staff and drive positive outcomes.

Schedule: Sun–Thu; Salary: $78,434–$109,807.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or psychiatric nursing.
• Minimum 5 years in behavioral health with clinical experience across populations.
• 3+ years of supervision/management experience.
• Full license in LLP/LP, LPC, LMSW, NP/RN; QMHP/QMRP credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of clinical operations in assigned areas.
• Monitor clinical services related to service provision, treatment and access.
• Review performance results and develop improvement plans.
• Staff management including hiring, development, and performance management.
• Develop behavioral health processes, procedures and policies across programs.
• Participate in planning and reporting processes.
• Represent the company at community meetings.
• Collaborate with colleagues to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and funding/licensing requirements.
• Prioritize patient safety and address patient complaints.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or Psychiatric Nursing

Job description

Overview

Salary: $104,000 - $124,800/Yr.

Bayside Marin Treatment Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant Clinical Director to lead and support our clinical team in delivering high-quality mental health care. This role is responsible for overseeing clinical operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and fostering a collaborative, patient-centered treatment environment.

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills and a passion for supporting individuals on their mental health and recovery journeys. This position plays a key role in guiding clinical staff, maintaining program excellence, and driving positive patient outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field required

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience working in mental health

• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred

• Strong communication, organizational, and clinical skills

• Experience implementingASAM

Schedule:

• Sunday through Thursday

• Flexible working hours

Compensation:

• Salary range: $78,434 – $109,807 annually, based on experience and qualifications

Why Bayside Marin?

Our team is passionate, skilled, and dedicated to clinical excellence. We believe in treating each client as an individual, tailoring care to their unique needs and backgrounds. At Bayside Marin, you’ll work in a supportive environment that values collaboration, growth, and compassion.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide oversight and support to all clinical operations in areas assigned.

• Provide oversight and monitor clinical services as it relates to service provision, treatment and access.

• Review and analyze clinical and operational performance results. Develop plans for improvement as needed.

• Provide staff management to including hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.

• Develop and implement behavioral health processes, procedures and policies across programs.

• Participate in daily, weekly, monthly and annual planning and reporting processes as appropriate.

• Represent the company at meetings in the community.

• Collaborate with other company employees to foster and promote a cooperative work environment.

• Support compliance by adherence to accreditation standards as well as standards of funding agencies and licensing boards.

• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or Psychiatric Nursing required.
• Five or more years’ experience in behavioral health services with clinical experience with all target populations (SMI, SED, DD, SUD) required.
• Three or more years’ supervision experience required.
• Management or administration experience and/or three years work experience in Utilization Management required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Meet DWMHA credentialing requirements for professional practice Masters Level licensed behavioral health professional as QMHP (Qualified Mental Health Professional) CMHP (Child Mental Health Professional), and QMRP.
• Must possess a full license in one of the following disciplines: LLP/LP, LPC, LMSW, NP/RN.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.