Clinical Director

Advanced Recovery Systems, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Job summary

Advanced Recovery Systems in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Clinical Director to lead 24-hour clinical operations at our facility. This role ensures top-notch care across group and individual therapy, with compliance to JC/ASAM standards and regulatory requirements.

You will develop clinical programming, supervise licensed clinicians, manage staffing within budget, and collaborate with leadership to improve patient outcomes and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or health-related field.
• Independently licensed to practice clinical discipline in the state.
• CPR Certification required.
• Minimum 2 years' management experience with Quality Improvement and regulatory standards (JC, ASAM, insurers).
• Five+ years of Addiction Services/Treatment experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 24-hour clinical operations and ensure high quality patient care.
• Ensure compliance with state/federal regulations and Joint Commission standards.
• Develop clinical programming and monitor staff competency.
• Provide supervision for licensed clinicians and sign clinical documents.
• Plan staffing and hiring in alignment with budgets.
• Interview and hire clinical team members.
• Lead meetings and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Monitor documentation accuracy and treatment planning.
• Drive patient outcomes and service utilization.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Quality Improvement

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Come save lives with us! Join us in our recovery work as a dedicated and enthusiastic Clinical leader at our beautiful facility in Indianapolis, IN. This position supports one of the trusted behavioral health programs within the Advanced Recovery Systems family. Advanced Recovery Systems is the parent organization of The Recovery Village, Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch, bringing together established treatment brands with a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based addiction and mental health care.

While you may work primarily with a specific facility or brand, you will be part of a larger, growing organization focused on improving patient outcomes, supporting our employees and strengthening the communities we serve.

Clinical Director plays a crucial role in overseeing the 24-hour management of all clinical operations within our facility. This position is vital for guaranteeing that our patients receive top-notch clinical care, including group therapy, individual therapy, family counseling, and case management. The Clinical Director is committed to ensuring that all services are delivered in compliance with State and Federal Regulations, JC Standards, ASAM Standards, Insurance Provider Requirements, and our company's Policies and Procedures.

Works with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following:

• Develops clinical programming and ensures staff compliance with the curriculum
• Monitors the competency of preliminarily licensed clinicians and adherence to state supervision guidelines
• Audits documentation for compliance with company policy, state regulations, and Joint Commission standards, including biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, therapy notes, and discharge summaries
• Monitors group therapy sessions for quality and curriculum compliance
• Ensures clinical staff meet 92% compliance on facility metrics
• Provides bi-monthly individual supervision and monthly group supervision for clinical staff
• Reviews Service Time Report daily to resolve compliance issues
• Collaborates with leadership to enhance patient attendance in clinical services
• Utilizes therapeutic interventions to help patients achieve treatment goals
• Provides feedback to staff for performance improvement
• Identifies departmental improvement areas through data analysis and plans for outcomes
• Provides clinical supervision for non-independently licensed clinicians and signs necessary clinical documents
• Plans and forecasts hiring needs in alignment with staffing budgets
• Responsible for interviewing and hiring clinical team members

Other required tasks

• Contacts referents per company policy
• Leads Clinical and Daily Flash Meetings
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure care continuity
• Partners with recruiting for internship and career development opportunities
• Develops and delivers evidence-based skill training for staff
• Maintains positive relationships with all staff
• Ensures a safe, therapeutic environment for staff and patients
• Creates a positive staff environment
• Performs other assigned tasks

Requirements

Education

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or health-related field

Credentials

• Independently licensed to practice clinical discipline in the appropriate state, as applicable, required
• CPR Certification required

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years' management setting familiarity, with continuous Quality Improvement, JC standards, ASAM criteria and Insurance Company MNC.
• Five or more years of Addiction Services/Treatment experience

The Company adheres to state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies which prohibit discrimination on the grounds of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. Retaliation against individuals or groups for their involvement in a discrimination complaint or for opposing discriminatory practices/EEO is unlawful.

We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.

Advanced Recovery Systems is a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to treating addiction, substance abuse and mental health issues.

Benefits

We offer great benefits including 401(k), paid time off plan, medical, dental, vision, and much more.

Salary starting at $100K depending on experience, with additional bonus eligibility.