Clinical Director

Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC) is seeking a Clinical Director for their residential treatment program focusing on adolescent males. The role involves leading clinical services, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a trauma-informed care environment. Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field, have over 5 years of clinical experience with adolescents, and possess strong leadership skills. Key responsibilities include providing strategic direction, supervising staff, and ensuring documentation quality. DTAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of clinical experience working with adolescents.
• 3+ years of clinical leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience in residential treatment and child-serving systems strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and oversight of all clinical services.
• Lead multidisciplinary team meetings and individualized treatment planning.
• Ensure compliance with state licensing standards and accreditation requirements.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Trauma-informed care

Evidence-based modalities

Crisis management

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field

Tools

EMDR certification

Job description

Clinical Director – Residential Treatment (Adolescent Males)

Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC) | Full-Time

Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Clinical Director to lead clinical services within our residential treatment program serving adolescent males. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving clinical excellence, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a high‑performing, trauma‑informed care environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field
• Clinical supervisor designation strongly preferred
• 5+ years of clinical experience working with adolescents
• 3+ years of clinical leadership or supervisory experience
• EMDR certification or demonstrated experience required
• Experience in residential treatment and child-serving systems strongly preferred

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Program Oversight

• Provide strategic direction and oversight of all clinical services and programming
• Lead individualized treatment planning and multidisciplinary team meetings
• Ensure services are trauma-informed, evidence-based, and gender-responsive
• Evaluate program effectiveness and implement continuous quality improvements

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with state licensing standards for residential treatment
• Oversee adherence to Medicaid, managed care, and accreditation requirements
• Lead audit readiness, inspections, and quality assurance reviews

Staff Supervision & Development

• Provide clinical supervision to therapists, case managers, and interns
• Conduct evaluations, coaching, and competency development
• Lead onboarding, training, and professional development initiatives
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and culturally responsive team environment

Direct Clinical Support

• Conduct diagnostic and risk assessments as needed
• Support crisis intervention, safety planning, and high‑acuity cases
• Maintain a limited caseload when necessary

Documentation & Quality Assurance

• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation
• Review treatment plans, progress notes, and incident reports
• Oversee mandatory reporting and critical incident processes
• Serve as liaison with families, courts, schools, and external partners
• Collaborate with medical, psychiatric, and residential teams to support outcomes

Core Competencies

• Strong expertise in trauma‑informed care and adolescent development
• Proficiency in evidence‑based modalities (CBT, DBT, TF‑CBT, MI, and EMDR)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and crisis management skills
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and documentation standards
• Occasional evenings and weekends

Performance Measures

• Regulatory compliance and audit outcomes
• Documentation quality and timeliness
• Clinical outcomes and program effectiveness
• Staff engagement and retention

Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.