Clinical Director

YWCA Helena; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

YWCA Helena invites applications for a Clinical Director to supervise clinical services, uphold trauma-informed care, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role oversees therapists, caregivers, and intake staff, coordinating with leadership to develop programs and maintain high care standards.

The position requires a licensed clinician (LCSW/LCPC or psychologist) with LAC licensing or equivalent training, 5+ years in high-risk populations, and 2+ years supervising candidates.

Qualifications

• Licensed professionals required (LCSW/LCPC or Psychologist) and LAC or equivalent training.
• Minimum 5 years experience with high-risk individuals/families as LCSW/LCPC.
• 2+ years supervising license candidates, interns or practicum students.
• Knowledge of holistic integrated care principles.
• Strong leadership and team culture promotion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical services ensuring compliance and quality.
• Provide trauma-informed supervision and training for clinical staff.
• Ensure adherence to professional standards across staff.
• Collaborate with leadership for program development and outreach.
• Direct interdisciplinary team for client assessments, treatment plans and discharge planning.
• Provide direct clinical care to clients.

Skills

Leadership

Trauma-informed care

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

Licensed Psychologist (optional)

Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC)

Job description

YWCA Helena is hiring for a Clinical Director.

We are a dually licensed as a Substance Use Treatment Facility and a Mental Health Center and provide services in conjunction with our recovery residence facility.As a small nonprofit agency, we typically serve up to 20 women and 15 children while the mothers are in treatment.We employ 2-3 dually-licensed therapists who provide co-occurring treatment as well as an advocate, a care manager and an intake coordinator, all who serve our clients on-site at the residence.Our Caterpillars Parenting Center provides Supervised Parent Visitation, Safe Exchanges and Parenting Classes.

With our unique certification as a HUD certified HOME program, our clients, and their children, typically are in residence and our therapeutic care for 12-15 months.Participation in treatment is required for admission and ongoing residency.

The Clinical Director provides clinical supervision and oversight of all services.

Leadership

• Oversee clinical services to ensure a high level of clinical and regulatory compliance
• Ensure that YWCA staff and program participants are supported within a trauma-informed recovery milieu
• Provide clinical supervision and monitor training compliance for all clinical staff
• Ensure adherence to program and professional standards for all staff
• Collaborate with leadership team in promoting YWCA services and program development
• Serve as a professional resource for in-service trainings
• Oversee quality Assessment & Management process in identifying areas of needed improvement
• Direct the interdisciplinary team to assure productive communication among members regarding client assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans and discharge recommendations.
• Provide direct care/clinical services to clients

Job Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor or Clinical Psychologist and also a Licensed Addictions Counselor and meet the supervisor qualifications under the MT Board of Behavioral Health. (Administrative Rules of MT 24.219.421 updated 8/22/2026). If the applicant is not a fully licensed as a Licensed Addictions Counselor, then the applicant must be trained in a related field and have training equivalent of the requirements to apply for an LAC license.
• Minimum of 5 years experience working with individuals and families who are high-risk as an LCSW or LCPC.
• A minimum of 2 years clinically supervising license candidates, interns, and/or practicum students.
• Knowledge of principles & practices of building & maintaining a system of integrated holistic care
• Expert knowledge of normal & abnormal psychological development of children & adults
• A commitment to contribute to healthy team dynamics with all YWCA staff and productively promote a positive team culture.

Salary$80,000 - $90,000 annually DOE