Clinical Director

Nexus Family Healing; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks PTO

Health insurance options

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k match

Wellness benefits

Tuition assistance

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Nexus Family Healing is opening a new 14-bed psychiatric residential treatment facility in Eugene, Oregon, and seeks a Clinical Director to lead clinical operations for youth ages 12–17. The role focuses on trauma-informed care, program development, and staff oversight in a full-time onsite setting.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $110,000–$120,000 annually, a sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits. Prior supervisory experience in residential behavioral health is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Services, Social Work, Clinical Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in adolescent, adult and family-based behavioral counseling and/or residential experience.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience, preferably in a residential setting.
• LICSW, LPCC, LMFT or equivalent licensure required.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities.

Responsibilities

• Provides program management and administration onsite and within the organization through a trauma-informed care lens.
• Develops, grows, and drives clinical programs aligned with Trauma-Informed practices and community needs.
• Identifies and analyzes potential problems or risk factors and develops sound decisions.
• Maintains responsibility for admission and discharge criteria development and monitoring.
• Participates in budget development and manages budget in the clinical area.
• Ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and licensing requirements.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Program management

Education

Master's degree in Social Services, Social Work, Clinical Counseling, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Clinical Director

Lead With Heart. Inspire With Purpose. Create Transformative Care at Nexus.

Nexus Family Healing is looking to hire a Clinical Director to join our newest Youth Psychiatric Residential Treatment facility in Eugene, Oregon! Nexus Family Healing is expanding to Eugene, Oregon, with the opening of a new 14-bed psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) set to open this summer! This location is in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority Behavioral Health Division and will serve justice‑involved youth ages 12 – 17, experiencing acute emotional concerns, and serious and persistent mental illness.

Job Type: Full‑time

Pay And Schedule

• Full‑time onsite opportunity
• Location: 2675 Martin Luther King Jr Blv
• Starting at $110,000-$120,000 annually
• $5,000 sign‑on bonus!

Benefits

• Five weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment
• Multiple options for health insurance coverage
• No‑cost life insurance
• Short/long‑term disability insurance
• 401k match
• NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
• NEW - Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
• NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit
• Tuition assistance and training opportunities
• Advancement pathways and internal promotion
• And much more

Responsibilities

Program Management & Administration

• Provides program management and administration onsite and within the organization through a trauma‑informed care lens.
• Develops, grows, and drives clinical programs and programming consistent with Trauma‑Informed clinical best practice, community needs and organization directives.
• Initiates, identifies, and analyzes potential or current problems or risk factors at the agency and generates alternative sound decisions.
• Maintains responsibility for development and monitoring of admission and discharge criteria.

Program Policy & Strategy

• Participates in the budget development process and retain responsibility for the budget in the clinical area.
• Investigates and responds to problems in the areas of referrals, intakes, and discharges.
• Responsible for clinical aspects of quality assurance (i.e., Referral Agent Satisfaction Surveys, Exit Interviews, Quality Management Program) at the agency.
• Demonstrates conflict‑resolution skills with clients, families, and other team members in times of need.
• Responsible for ensuring that all program policies, procedures, and manuals are current and complied with.
• Ensures all Nexus treatment philosophies are taught and implemented consistently at agency.
• Participates in and support the ongoing selection, evaluation, and professional development of staff.
• Ensures compliance with all physical and emotional safety policies and procedures involving living areas, buildings, campus grounds, and while attending off‑campus activities.

Procedure, Training & Compliance

• Maintain appropriate boundaries in all interactions and contact with clients and their families.
• Complies with all documentation standards including, but not limited to, critical incident reporting, informing the family as appropriate; Ensures compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Regularly attends and actively participates in staff meetings, positively representing and advocating for the needs of clients (and their families as applicable).
• Performs restraints with clients in the event of imminent harm to self or others, when applicable based on operational licensing; reports incidents to the proper individuals, to include families.
• Exhibits clear, professional, respectful, and strengths‑based communication with external contacts, families, clients, and families.
• Easily adjusts and be highly flexible in meeting changing work needs and demands and willingly provide direction and/or assistance when needed.
• Remains current on all required training and certifications.
• Represents the agency and programing; manage internal and external issues and inquiries in conjunction with the Executive Direct
• Recognize and value cultural differences in all aspects of work and service delivery

Requirements

Required Qualifications and Licensure

• Master's degree in Social Services, Social Work, Clinical Counseling, Psychology, or clinically related field required
• Three (3) years of experience in adolescent, adult and family‑based behavioral counseling and/residential experience
• Two (2) year of supervisory experience, preferably in a residential setting
• LICSW, LPCC, LMFT or equivalent level of licensure required
• Valid Driver's License
• Must have the ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges.
• Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.

At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio‑economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.

ICARE Values

• Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting‑edge ideas and approaches
• Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern
• Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly
• Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate
• Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards

When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!

Salary Description

$110,000-$120,000 annually