Clinical Director

Ocean view psychiatric hospital; Colton (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean View is seeking a Clinical Director in Colton, CA to provide strategic clinical leadership across child and adolescent mental health services. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, ensure adherence to trauma-informed care, and drive program development and quality of care.

The role requires an advanced degree, California licensure, and at least five years of clinical experience, including leadership.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Active California licensure (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or Psychologist).
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in behavioral health, with at least 2 years in leadership.
• Experience in child and adolescent mental health required.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
• Demonstrated sound professional judgment; clinical judgment where applicable to licensure/role.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and standard keyboard functions for data entry and electronic documentation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate fluently in English.
• Current CPR, BLS, and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within90 days of employment
• Demonstrate understanding and compliance with Patients’ Rights, LPS Statutes, and Seclusion and Restraint Protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight of all treatment services, including individual, group, and family therapy.
• Supervise and support licensed clinicians, social services staff, and program leads.
• Ensure adherence to evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, and age-appropriate interventions.
• Oversee treatment planning, documentation quality, and clinical outcomes.
• Partner with Medical Director and Nursing leadership to ensure integrated patient care.
• Develop and implement new programs and service lines as the facility grows.
• Ensure compliance with DHCS, Joint Commission, and applicable regulations.
• Monitor LOS, readmissions, and patient outcomes.
• Lead clinical audits and performance improvement initiatives.
• Participate in hiring, training, and ongoing development of clinical staff.

Skills

Leadership experience

Regulatory knowledge

Clinical supervision

Communication skills

Computer literacy

English fluency

Crisis management

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Clinical Director

Pay: Depends on experience

Location : Colton, CA

Position Summary

The Clinical Director is responsible for the overall clinical leadership, program development, and quality of patient care services within the Child & Adolescent psychiatric facility. This role ensures the delivery of evidence-based, trauma-informed care while maintaining compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards. The Clinical Director oversees all clinical programming and supervises multidisciplinary treatment teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight of all treatment services, including individual, group, and family therapy
• Supervise and support licensed clinicians, social services staff, and program leads
• Ensure adherence to evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, and age-appropriate interventions
• Oversee treatment planning, documentation quality, and clinical outcomes
• Partner with Medical Director and Nursing leadership to ensure integrated patient care
• Develop and implement new programs and service lines as the facility grows
• Ensure compliance with DHCS, Joint Commission,and applicable state and federal regulations
• Monitor key performance indicators including LOS, readmissions, and patient outcomes
• Lead clinical audits, chart reviews, and performance improvement initiatives
• Participate in hiring, training, and ongoing development of clinical staff

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, or related field

• Active California licensure (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or Psychologist)

• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in behavioral health, with at least 2 years in leadership

• Experience in child and adolescent mental health required

• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards

• Demonstrated sound professional judgment; clinical judgment where applicable to licensure/role.

• Proficiency in the use of computers and standard keyboard functions for data entry and electronic documentation.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to read, write, and communicate fluently in English.

• Current CPR, BLS, and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within90 days of employment

• Demonstrate understanding and compliance with Patients’ Rights, LPS Statutes, and Seclusion and Restraint Protocols.

Special Conditions

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of Live Scan fingerprinting, background check clearance, and verification of required licenses, certifications, and education
• Satisfactory completion of professional reference checks
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Ocean View does not provide visa sponsorship for certain roles unless otherwise specified
• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), The Joint Commission, and HIPAA standards
• Compliance with all required health screenings and immunizations in accordance with regulatory guidelines and facility policy, which may include tuberculosis (TB) testing, N95 fit testing, annual trainings, and proof of vaccination for certain communicable diseases
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or variable shifts as needed, based on operational or patient care needs