Assistant Clinical Director - CCS

Eliot Community Human Services; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical benefits

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership development

Job summary

Eliot Community Human Services in Boston is seeking an Assistant Clinical Director to lead the Community Crisis Stabilization program. You will oversee daily clinical interventions, assessments, and staff supervision, delivering evidence-based care.

The role requires a Master’s in social work or counseling with licensure, four years of clinical experience (two in supervision), and a valid driver's license; salary range is $80k–$90k USD, on-site.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or counseling with licensure.
• Four years of clinical experience, two supervisory.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement clinical practices for evidence-based treatment including targeted treatment and daily groups.
• Manage and direct daily clinical interventions, assessments and stabilization services for the CCS program.
• Hire/train all staff within the CCS program, conduct performance evaluation, work assignments and problem resolution.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff supervision

Evidence-based treatment

Hiring and training

Assessment & care planning

Education

Master's degree in social work or counseling

Job description

Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change

At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.

Benefits at Eliot

We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:

• Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
• Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
• Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
• Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development

Eliot Community Human Services is looking for an Assistant Clinical Director to help lead our Community Crisis Stabilization program. This program serves as a 24/7 voluntary, short-term residential alternative to inpatient psychiatric hospitalization for adults experiencing mental health or substance use crises. By delivering comprehensive care, including individual, group, medication management, and aftercare we provide accessible, immediate support to individuals.

The ideal Candidate is an experienced clinical leader passionate about evidence-based treatment, team development, and person-centered care. In this role, you will manage daily clinical interventions, conduct comprehensive assessments, and direct a team through hiring, supervision, and ongoing training.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement clinical practices for evidence-based treatment including targeted treatment and daily groups.
• Manage and direct daily clinical interventions, assessments and stabilization services for the CCS program.
• Hire/train all staff within the CCS program, conduct performance evaluation, work assignments and problem resolution.
• Provide direct supervision to all staff assigned. Provide clinical guidance and support in developing interventions and supervision of team members.
• Develop systems that ensure the provision of urgent and immediate access to psychopharmacological services, medication assisted treatment, and immediate therapies.
• Develop and implement systems to ensure warm handoffs between staff providing short term stabilization, staff providing urgent care services and CBHC Teams.
• Develop systems to monitor utilization and billing to match services with available revenue streams.
• Participate in on-call rotation to provide direct on call support to staff.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or counseling, with corresponding independent licensure
• Four years of clinical experience, two of which were in a supervisory role.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Schedule

Sunday -Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday, 9:00am -5:00pm, on-site

Annual Salary: $80,000 USD - $90,000 USD

At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.