CLINICAL DIRECTOR

Rite of Passage Brand; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company paid Life Insurance

401k match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Rite of Passage Team in Jacksonville, Florida, is seeking a Director of Treatment Services at The Duval Youth Academy. This on-site, full-time role leads clinical services in a 28-bed, all-boys residential program and ensures compliance with Florida DOH and state/federal regulations.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree, an active FL license (LMHC/LPC/LCSW/LMFT) and at least 5 years of residential youth experience, plus the ability to pass required screenings. Competitive benefits included.

Qualifications

• Posess FL License.
• LMHC, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT; Master’s degree; at least 5 years prior experience with children in a residential setting.
• Must pass background screening, drug test, and physical.
• Passion to work with and help children.
• Be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, oversight and management of all clinical services, ensuring trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment.
• Serve as the senior clinical leader for program strategy and service delivery.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and foster a culture of safety, accountability, clinical excellence and positive outcomes for youth and families.

Skills

FL License

LMHC, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT

Residential care experience

Leadership

Child advocacy

Communication

Background check clearance

Education

Masters or higher

Job description

Job Category: Professional Student Services

Requisition Number: CLINI017787

• Posted : July 31, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Director of Treatment Services at The Duval Youth Academy in Jacksonville, Florida

Duval Youth Academy is a 28-bed, all-boys program. Our center is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive environment where students can thrive and achieve their full potential. At JYA, we offer more than just a job - we offer a chance to make a real difference. Our comprehensive training programs for staff empower individuals to promote a well-rounded, normalized high school experience for our students, while fostering an environment of growth, positive change, and achievement. We welcome individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of youth. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, JYA offers a dynamic work environment where you can grow, learn, and contribute to positive change. Come as you are and help us create lasting change in the lives of the students we serve.

Pay: $85,000.00 yearly

Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more!

What you will do:

The Clinical Director provides leadership, oversight, and management of all clinical services. This position ensures delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed, and evidence-based treatment while maintaining full compliance with Florida Department of Health Services, and all applicable state and federal regulations. The Clinical Director serves as the primary clinical leader for the programs, provides clinical supervision in support of Rite Path's mission and values.

The Clinical Director serves as the senior leader of the overall strategic execution and service delivery of clinical, case management, medical, and regulatory performance of the program.

This position provides leadership to multidisciplinary teams while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, clinical excellence, and positive outcomes for youth and families served. The ideal candidate is an experienced behavioral health administrator who understands the complexities of residential treatment and the youth population.

To be considered you should:

• Posess FL License;
• LMHC, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT, Master's degree have at least 5 years prior experience working with children in a residential setting, be able to pass a background screening, drug test, and physical.
• Have a passion to work with and help children.
• Be at least 21 years of age.

Schedule: Typical schedule Monday through Friday 8 am -5 pm. On call when necessary.

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Clinical Directoryou will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe, and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

Thought Provoking

Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Goal Completion

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Masters or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Lic Clinical MH Counselor

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