clinical director

Ctrlcare Behavioral Health; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ctrlcare Behavioral Health in Kenosha, WI is seeking a senior leadership role to oversee clinical operations, supervision, and program development. You will ensure evidence-based practice, regulatory compliance, and high-quality client care across treatment programs and modalities.

Responsibilities include supervising therapists and case managers, guiding risk management, and coordinating across medical and administrative teams to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must have advanced degree in a mental health field and relevant licensure.
• Experience supervising clinical staff and programs.
• Familiarity with residential treatment operations and regulatory standards (Joint Commission, CARF).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate treatment programs and modalities.
• Oversee client care plans, ensuring they are comprehensive and regularly updated.
• Provide clinical supervision hours for licensure (if applicable).
• Ensure compliance with state/federal regulations and licensing standards.
• Oversee clinical documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Participate in case reviews and high-risk case consultations.
• Develop protocols for client safety, including suicide risk and crisis intervention.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and drive CQI initiatives.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration with medical directors, psychiatrists, and nursing staff.
• Represent the facility in professional or community meetings.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Clinical oversight

Quality improvement

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field

Licensure (LMFT, LCSW, LPC, or psychologist)

Job description

1. Clinical Oversight

• Develop, implement, and evaluate treatment programs and therapeutic modalities.




• Ensure clinical services align with evidence-based practices and regulatory requirements.




• Oversee client care plans, ensuring they are comprehensive, individualized, and regularly updated.

2. Staff Supervision & Development

• Supervise clinical staff (therapists, counselors, case managers, etc.).




• Provide clinical supervision hours for licensure (if applicable).




• Conduct performance evaluations and support ongoing staff training and development.

3. Regulatory Compliance & Accreditation

• Ensure compliance with state/federal regulations and licensing standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CARF).




• Oversee clinical documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.

4. Client Care & Risk Management

• Participate in case reviews and high-risk case consultations.




• Develop and monitor protocols for client safety, including suicide risk, relapse, and crisis intervention.

5. Program Development & Quality Improvement

• Evaluate program effectiveness through data and outcomes.




• Implement continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives.




• Identify gaps in services and propose improvements or new initiatives.

6. Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with medical directors, psychiatrists, nursing staff, and administrative teams.




• Foster communication between departments to ensure integrated care.

7. Community & Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent the facility in professional or community meetings.




• Liaise with referral sources, families, legal entities, and outside providers.

Qualifications Often Required:

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field.




• Licensure (e.g., LMFT, LCSW, LPC, or psychologist).




• Experience in supervisory or leadership roles in behavioral health.




• Familiarity with residential treatment operations.