Associate Clinical Director | Behavioral Health Leadership

ALPAS WELLNESS LA PLATA LLC; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401k

Training and Education Allowance

Job summary

ALPAS WELLNESS LA PLATA LLC in La Plata, Maryland, is seeking an Associate Clinical Director to lead clinical supervision, program quality, and operational growth. You will serve as the acting clinical leader on‑site in the Clinical Director’s absence and contribute to policy development and budgeting.

The role emphasizes hands‑on supervision, staff development, and compliance with regulatory standards, while advancing toward future leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related behavioral health field.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group supervision to counselors, therapists, and clinical interns.
• Review and approve assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge plans.
• Monitor clinical documentation for quality, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Support staff in applying evidence‑based practices for substance use and co‑occurring disorders.
• Provide crisis consultation and clinical decision support, including after hours as the on‑call clinical leader.
• Maintain a limited caseload as needed (assessments, therapy, family sessions, group facilitation).
• Train and mentor clinical staff on best practices, ethics, and trauma‑informed care.
• Conduct evaluations and provide coaching in partnership with the Sr. Director of Clinical Services.
• Lead onboarding and professional development of new hires and interns.
• Act as on‑site clinical leader in the Sr. Director’s absence; assist with policies and program development.
• Participate in budgeting and resource planning for the clinical department.
• Represent the clinical department in leadership meetings and coordinate care.

Job description

ALPAS WELLNESS LA PLATA LLC in La Plata, Maryland, is seeking an Associate Clinical Director to lead clinical supervision, program quality, and operational growth. You will serve as the acting clinical leader on‑site in the Clinical Director’s absence and contribute to policy development and budgeting.

The role emphasizes hands‑on supervision, staff development, and compliance with regulatory standards, while advancing toward future leadership responsibilities.