Clinical Director

Newport Healthcare; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Healthcare is seeking a Clinical Director to oversee clinical operations, programming, and treatment services at the program level in Costa Mesa, CA. You will work with the Executive Director and Chief Clinical Officer to uphold the clinical model and improve care quality, while guiding staff and ensuring fidelity across services.

The role emphasizes collaboration, compassionate leadership, and strategic decision-making to enhance client outcomes in a residential setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, or social work with licensure.
• Two+ years of clinical experience with adolescents, young adults, and families.
• Experience in residential settings.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Culturally competent care delivery.
• Strong problem-solving and rapid decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Align and communicate across teams and services.
• Hire, train, supervise, and mentor clinical staff.
• Assist with complex cases to improve engagement and outcomes.
• Support client and family experience through communication and empathy.
• Maintain program integrity and fidelity via assessments, documentation, QA.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Clinical leadership

Communication

Cultural competence

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Master's degree in psychology/counseling/social work

Job description

What You'll Do

The Clinical Director supports all aspects of clinical operations, programming, and treatment services at their program. You'll collaborate with the Executive Director and the Chief Clinical Officer to protect the integrity of Newport's clinical model, and to enhance the quality and efficacy of the care we provide. Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure alignment and authentic communication across all team members and services
• Hire, train, supervise, and mentor clinical staff - helping them to grow while feeling supported and connected
• Assist with complex cases to improve client engagement and treatment outcomes
• Support the client and family experience through communication, empathy, and attention to their goals
• Uphold the integrity of the program and fidelity to Newport's clinical model, through continual assessment, documentation, and quality assurance initiatives

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, or social work, with appropriate licensing (Recruiter please add state specific requirements)
• Two years or more of relevant clinical experience with adolescents, young adults, and families, including at least one year in a residential setting
• A clinical approach that aligns with Newport's multidisciplinary, integrated care
• Compassionate and clear leadership style that brings out the best in people
• Experience delivering culturally competent care for specific populations, such as LGBTQ+ and BIPOC
• A problem-solver who can streamline processes and lean into opportunities
• The courage and self-confidence to make hard decisions in a fast-paced environment

Compensation Range: XX-XX