Behavioral Health Clinical Director

Careerwebsite; Pensacola (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Services Florida is seeking a Clinical Director to lead clinical operations within our Healthcare & Medical Services department in Florida. The role focuses on program design, quality, and compliance across mental health and related services, with emphasis on trauma-informed, evidence-based care and outcomes improvement.

You will supervise multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, and support accreditation processes while advancing equity and inclusion for vulnerable communities served

Qualifications

• Active Florida clinical license (e.g., LCSW, LMHC, LMFT) required.
• Leadership experience in accredited programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for clinical programs within Healthcare & Medical Services.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care aligned with mission.
• Supervise multidisciplinary clinical staff and monitor outcomes.
• Oversee policy, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage clinical budgets and resources; support accreditation efforts.
• Promote trauma-informed, equity-focused care across services.

Skills

Florida clinical license

Job description

Lutheran Services Florida seeks a Clinical Director to lead clinical operations within our Healthcare & Medical Services department. The Clinical Director oversees program design, quality, and compliance across mental health, substance abuse, and related services, ensuring trauma-informed, evidence-based care. Responsibilities include supervising multidisciplinary teams, monitoring outcomes, managing budgets, and supporting accreditation and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader committed to equity, inclusion, and improving outcomes for vulnerable individuals and families across Florida.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for clinical programs within Healthcare & Medical Services
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care aligned with LSF's mission
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate multidisciplinary clinical staff
• Develop, implement, and monitor clinical policies, procedures, and quality standards
• Oversee clinical compliance with federal, state, and accreditation requirements
• Use data and outcomes to drive continuous improvement and service innovation
• Collaborate with community partners, funders, and internal departments
• Manage clinical budgets, resources, and staffing models
• Support integration of mental health, substance abuse, and child welfare services
• Promote a compassionate, inclusive culture and trauma-informed practices
• Clinical program management
• Behavioral health treatment planning
• Quality assurance & compliance
• Staff supervision & coaching
• Budgeting and resource allocation
• Outcome measurement & reporting
• Policy and procedure development
• Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Risk management
• Community and stakeholder engagement
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

Requirements

• Active Florida clinical license (e.g., LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent) required
• Certification in addictions, trauma, or related specialty preferred (e.g., MCAP, CSAT, TF-CBT)
• Prior leadership in accredited programs (e.g., Joint Commission, CARF) strongly preferred