Chief Clinical Director

The Rome Group; St. Louis (MO); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

LIV Recovery is seeking a Chief Clinical Director to join our executive team in Missouri. You will lead clinical strategy, expand residential and outpatient services, and ensure CARF accreditation and compliance with state regulations.

The role requires a Master’s in a clinical field and Missouri licensure (LCSW/LPC) with proven leadership in behavioral health programs. You will mentor physicians, clinicians, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver trauma-informed, evidence-based care.

Formación

• Master's degree in a clinical field and active Missouri license (LCSW or LPC).
• Experience leading residential and outpatient behavioral health programs.
• Strong knowledge of CSTAR, Missouri DMH regulations, CARF standards, and quality improvement.

Responsabilidades

• Shape and execute clinical strategies to strengthen treatment quality and expand access.
• Partner with the CEO to guide clinical operations, staffing, and expansion.
• Maintain CARF accreditation and ensure regulatory compliance across programs.

Conocimientos

Leadership in behavioral health

Clinical systems development

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

Strategic thinking

Staff development

Educación

Master's degree in Social Work / Counseling / Psychology

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

CHIEF CLINICAL DIRECTOR

LIV Recovery | Executive Leadership Opportunity

Lead with Purpose. Transform Lives. Shape the Future of Behavioral Health.

LIV Recovery is seeking a visionary, strategic, and compassionate Chief Clinical Director to join our executive leadership team and help shape the future of substance use disorder and mental health services in Missouri.

This is more than a leadership position. It’s an opportunity to create lasting change, build innovative programs, empower clinical professionals, and transform the lives of individuals and families navigating recovery.

As a growing, CARF-accredited behavioral health organization, LIV Recovery provides comprehensive recovery housing, residential support, outpatient treatment, and wraparound services to underserved communities.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Chief Clinical Director will serve as our senior clinical executive, driving clinical excellence, organizational growth, regulatory compliance, and exceptional client outcomes.

Your Impact: What You’ll Lead

• Clinical Vision & Innovation: Shape and execute clinical strategies that strengthen treatment quality, expand access to care, and support sustainable program growth.
• Executive Leadership: Serve as a trusted strategic partner to the CEO, helping guide organizational decisions, clinical operations, staffing, and expansion.
• Clinical Excellence & Compliance: Lead CSTAR services, maintain CARF accreditation standards, and ensure alignment with Missouri Department of Mental Health regulations and payer requirements.
• Program Development & Expansion: Oversee and strengthen residential, outpatient, and recovery support programs while helping develop innovative behavioral health services.
• Quality & Client Outcomes: Champion evidence-based, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered care through continuous quality improvement and clinical risk management.
• Team Leadership & Development: Inspire, mentor, and develop high-performing clinical leaders and multidisciplinary teams while fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Operational Excellence: Strengthen clinical workflows, documentation, performance outcomes, and systems that support both quality care and organizational sustainability.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking an accomplished clinical leader who combines clinical expertise, executive-level thinking, operational strength, and a genuine passion for serving vulnerable populations.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related clinical field.
• Active Missouri clinical licensure as an LCSW or LPC, at minimum.
• Significant leadership experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, or recovery services.
• Demonstrated success overseeing residential and outpatient clinical programs.
• Strong understanding of Missouri CSTAR requirements, Department of Mental Health regulations, CARF standards, clinical compliance, and quality improvement.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, develop clinical systems, and drive measurable outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in a related clinical discipline.
• Senior executive experience leading multiple behavioral health programs.
• Experience with Medicaid-funded services, program expansion, strategic planning, and organizational growth.

Why LIV Recovery?

At LIV Recovery, we believe recovery is possible, dignity matters, and everyone deserves access to compassionate, high-quality care.

What makes this opportunity unique:

• Executive Influence: Have a meaningful voice in organizational strategy and clinical decision-making.
• Opportunity to Build: Help shape and expand innovative behavioral health programs across Missouri.
• Mission-Driven Leadership: Make a measurable difference in communities facing significant barriers to treatment and recovery.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a passionate executive team committed to innovation, accountability, and meaningful impact.
• Professional Legacy: Build systems, develop future clinical leaders, and create lasting improvements in behavioral health service delivery.

Ready to Lead Something Meaningful?

If you are a dynamic clinical executive who thrives on building strong teams, strengthening clinical systems, and driving meaningful change, we want to hear from you.

Join LIV Recovery and help us continue building a future where individuals and families have the resources, support, and opportunities they need to achieve lasting recovery.

LIV Recovery Sober Living

Restoring Hope. Empowering Recovery. Transforming Lives.