Clinical Director

Monte Nido & Affiliates, LLC; Fort Salonga (NY); On-site; USD 92,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement

Company-paid life insurance

AD&D

Short-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Monte Nido Clementine North Shore in Northport, NY seeks a Clinical Director to lead the residential program for adolescents with eating disorders. The role ensures clinical quality, staffing, and budget management while driving continuous improvement in treatment experiences.

The position involves mentoring therapists, coordinating with payers, and occasionally leading therapy sessions, with on-call responsibilities Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in clinical discipline and active NY Clinical License.
• 5+ years leadership experience in behavioral health settings preferred.
• Experience with admissions, Utilization Review, and payers.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission and regulatory standards.
• Budget and KPI management experience desired.
• Eating Disorder residential program experience helpful.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Ensure overall clinical quality of programming with staffing and fiscal responsibility.
• Mentor clinical therapists and liaise with insurance payers.
• Model healthy eating habits during mealtimes with clients and staff.
• Possibly conduct individual, group, or family therapy.
• Participate in discharge and aftercare planning with the team.
• Provide safe, empathetic support across populations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Budgeting

Staff mentoring

Education

Master's degree in clinical discipline

Job description

Grow with us!

Clinical Director

Monte Nido Clementine North Shore

Monte Nido Clementine North Shore, located in Northport, NY is a residential treatment program exclusively for adolescents seeking treatment for Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, or Exercise Addiction.

At Clementine, we support adolescents and their families on the path to full recovery by preparing each adolescent to navigate the challenges of life free of the eating disorder. We provide the empathy, education, and support to families as partners in the recovery process. We help each adolescent to replace the eating disorder with healthy skills and a deep understanding of how to live a life that reflects their own unique individuality.

We are seeking a Clinical Director to join the Clementine team.

The Clinical Director is responsible for the overall clinical quality of our treatment program. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring quality care, continuous quality improvement, appropriate staffing, and budget responsibility. This position is responsible for overseeing all matters related to the clinical programming of the facility to further enhance our clients’ experiences.

Schedule: Monday-Friday with on‑call

Salary: $92,000–$135,000

Total Rewards:

Discover a rewarding career with us and enjoy an array of comprehensive benefits! We prioritize your success and well‑being, providing:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage (Benefits At a Glance)
• Retirement
• Company‑paid life insurance, AD&D, and short‑term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid time off
• Professional development
• And many more!

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Responsibilities Include:

• Ensure overall clinical quality of programming with continuous improvement, staffing, and fiscal responsibility.
• Directly lead clinical therapists through mentoring and coaching; assist therapists interacting with insurance payers.
• Model normalized eating habits by eating meals to completion with clients and staff while working at mealtimes.
• At times, the Clinical Director might conduct individual therapy, group therapy, or family therapy.
• Participate in discharge and aftercare planning with the entire treatment team.
• Providing safe, affirming and empathetic support across multiple populations

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of leadership experience in a behavioral health setting is preferred; may substitute leadership experience elsewhere.
• Working knowledge of admissions and intake, Utilization Review, and 3rd party or insurance payers.
• Previous experience with Joint Commission and regulatory standards compliance is desired.
• Ability to manage budgets and utilize KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) is preferred.
• Experience in an Eating Disorder program or other residential behavioral health setting is very helpful.
• Knowledge of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion practices
• Employee selection and performance management experience are a plus.
• Must hold a Master’s degree in a clinical discipline
• Active New York Clinical License