Clinical Director

Ensemble Therapy; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health practice in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Clinical Director to blend clinical practice with leadership. This role involves supporting clinical growth and team cohesion while managing a caseload and providing mentorship. The ideal candidate has an active Texas supervisor license and at least 3 years of clinical experience, with strong skills in supervision and interpersonal communication. The position offers a flexible leadership structure with an emphasis on supporting clinicians' professional needs.

Qualifications

• Commitment to trauma-informed care and cultural humility.
• Experience providing clinical supervision or mentorship.
• Strong foundation in child, adolescent, or family therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide monthly 1:1 check-ins with clinicians for support.
• Facilitate monthly group consultations and internal presentations.
• Support clinicians in navigating EHR systems and documentation.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Mentorship

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Active Texas supervisor license in counseling, social work, psychology, or marriage and family therapy

Minimum of 3 years post-licensure clinical experience

Job description

Overview

This is a dual-role position that blends clinical practice with leadership. Clinical Directors at Ensemble Therapy typically maintain a caseload of 15–20 clients per week, which represents approximately 70–80% of their total weekly hours, depending on client load. The remaining hours per week are dedicated to clinical leadership responsibilities, including supervision, consultation, systems support, onboarding, and team development. This structure offers flexibility while ensuring a balanced and integrated approach to both client care and leadership within the practice. Leadership time is flexible and can be shaped based on the team’s needs and the director’s strengths.

The focus of the Clinical Director role is to support the clinical growth, cohesion, and integrity of the team—helping each clinician feel resourced, connected, and empowered to do their best work.

Responsibilities

Clinical Supervision & Mentorship

• Provide monthly 1:1 check-ins with clinicians to offer support, consultation, and guidance
• Tailor mentorship and feedback based on individual growth edges and learning styles
• Support clinicians navigating burnout, ethical dilemmas, or stuck clinical moments
• Offer emotional containment and reflective space, not just task oversight
• Complete a quarterly reflection-based assessment for each clinician to support individual growth and provide feedback loops to the larger team
• Review and integrate clinician self-reflections each quarter into ongoing support and professional development planning

Clinical Team Development

• Plan and facilitate monthly group consultations and internal presentations
• Collaborate on onboarding and offboarding processes for clinicians
• Participate in hiring efforts by leading interviews, providing feedback, and helping identify team-aligned candidates
• Identify training needs and contribute to a culture of ongoing learning
• Help shape the structure of clinical support and development systems

Systems & Tools Integration

• Support clinicians in navigating EHR systems, assessments, and documentation expectations
• Help create or maintain workflows and clinical tools that reduce friction and increase clarity
• Gather and reflect feedback from clinicians to improve systems, resources, or policies

Relational & Inclusive Leadership

• Model relational repair, emotional presence, and clear communication
• Foster a psychologically safe, connected, and equitable team culture
• Integrate DEI principles into supervision, leadership decisions, and team care
• Collaborate with the broader leadership team to support alignment and integrity across the practice

Ongoing Feedback & Organizational Insight

• Attend the monthly leadership meeting to share updates, align on priorities, and stay connected across departments
• Participate in collaborative leadership feedback loops by sharing themes from clinician 1:1s (e.g., clinical trends, DEI needs, resource requests, process updates)
• Contribute insight from quarterly clinician reviews to help inform system improvements, training opportunities, and culture building
• Engage in additional leadership planning meetings as needed to support cross-team initiatives, address emerging needs, or accomplish shared goals

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Texas supervisor license in counseling, social work, psychology, or marriage and family therapy (LCSW-S, LPC-S, LMFT-S)
• Minimum of 3 years post-licensure clinical experience, with a strong foundation in child, adolescent, and/or family therapy
• Prior experience providing clinical supervision, mentorship, or consultation to other therapists (formal or informal)
• Demonstrated commitment to trauma-informed care, cultural humility, and inclusive practice
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide supportive feedback, hold compassionate boundaries, and foster team connection
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage both clinical and administrative responsibilities
• Alignment with Ensemble Therapy’s values of presence, connection, collaboration, and sustainable growth

Preferred But Not Required

• Prior experience in a formal leadership role (e.g., Clinical Supervisor, Program Director, or Team Lead)
• Familiarity with EHR systems and workflow development to support clinical efficiency
• Experience facilitating team meetings, workshops, or internal trainings
• Comfort navigating change management or supporting clinicians through transitions
• Interest in contributing to DEI initiatives, onboarding processes, or team development projects