Assistant Clinical Director $7500 Sign on bonus

Sierra Tucson; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $7,500

Medical plan levels

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Tucson in Tucson, AZ, seeks an experienced Assistant Clinical Director to join our leadership team. This full-time role requires an active LPC/LCSW/LMFT license, with a $80,000–$90,000 annual pay range and a $7,500 sign-on bonus. Schedule options include Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday.

Lead clinical operations, maintain quality care, and mentor staff in a premier behavioral health setting. The Assistant Clinical Director will oversee clinical services, drive performance improvements,

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related behavioral health field.
• Five or more years of behavioral health clinical experience with diverse populations (SMI, SED, DD, SUD).
• Three or more years of clinical supervision experience.
• Active, unrestricted professional licensure (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT).
• Credentialing requirements for professional behavioral health practice; CPR and crisis intervention/ de-escalation training.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for daily clinical operations within assigned service areas.
• Monitor clinical services to ensure quality treatment delivery, patient access, and continuity of care.
• Lead staff recruitment, onboarding, training, supervision, and development.
• Ensure accreditation, licensing, and regulatory compliance across programs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, therapists, and other stakeholders to support integrated patient care.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Performance improvement

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Quality patient care

Education

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related behavioral health field

Job description

Lead Clinical Excellence at One of the Nation's Most Respected Behavioral Health Treatment Centers

Sierra Tucson | Tucson, Arizona

Full-Time

Clinical license needed: LPC, LCSW or Independent LMFT

Sign-On Bonus: $7,500

Schedule Options: Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday

Pay Range: $80,000 - $90,000 annually

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Assistant Clinical Director to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for a licensed behavioral health professional who is committed to clinical excellence, staff development, and delivering exceptional patient care.

Help transform lives through healing, hope, and recovery.

Since 1984, Sierra Tucson has been a nationally recognized leader in residential treatment, providing compassionate, evidence-based care for adults struggling with substance use disorders, trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and co-occurring mental health conditions. Situated on a serene 160-acre campus in Tucson, Arizona, our 183-bed facility is dedicated to helping patients heal, recover, and reclaim their lives.

Position Summary

The Assistant Clinical Director is responsible for planning, implementing, and coordinating clinical services across assigned programs and departments. This leadership role provides oversight of clinical operations, staff supervision, regulatory compliance, performance improvement initiatives, and collaboration with multidisciplinary treatment teams to ensure quality patient outcomes.

Why Join Sierra Tucson?

At Sierra Tucson, you'll join a team that is passionate about changing lives through clinical excellence and compassionate care. We invest in our employees through comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits Of Working At Sierra Tucson

• Three medical plan levels, dental and vision insurance
• HSA, FSA, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term Disablity Insurance
• Long Term Disabilty Insurance
• 401k with Company match
• Vacation, Sick Time, paid holidays and
• Professional development reimbursement
• Salary dependent on a candidate’s experience and qualifications ***

Compensation

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience, licensure, and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Operations

• Provide oversight and support for daily clinical operations within assigned service areas.
• Monitor clinical services to ensure quality treatment delivery, patient access, and continuity of care.
• Review and analyze clinical and operational performance metrics and develop improvement strategies when needed.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of evidence-based behavioral health practices across programs.
• Participate in organizational planning, reporting, and program development initiatives.

Staff Leadership & Development

• Recruit, onboard, train, supervise, and develop clinical staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching and mentorship to team members.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Promote effective communication and teamwork across departments.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure adherence to accreditation standards, licensing requirements, and organizational policies.
• Support quality improvement efforts and regulatory readiness activities.
• Maintain compliance with applicable state and federal behavioral health regulations.

Community & Organizational Engagement

• Represent Sierra Tucson in community meetings and professional partnerships.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, and other stakeholders to support integrated patient care.
• Promote a positive, empathetic, and patient-centered treatment environment.
• Address patient concerns promptly and professionally, always prioritizing patient safety and satisfaction.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Master's Degree in: Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field

Required Experience

• Five (5) or more years of behavioral health clinical experience working with diverse populations, including: Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Seriously Emotionally Disturbed (SED), Developmental Disabilities (DD), Substance Use Disorders (SUD)
• Three (3) or more years of clinical supervision experience.
• Management, administrative leadership, and/or Utilization Management experience required.

Licensure & Certifications Required

• Active, unrestricted professional license as one of the following:
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Independent Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Additional Requirements

• Must meet credentialing requirements for professional behavioral health practice.
• CPR certification required (training available upon hire).
• Crisis intervention/de-escalation and restraint certification required (training provided).
• First Aid certification may be required based on facility and state requirements.

Help transform lives through healing, hope, and recovery.