Clinical Director

Ascent Behavioral Hospital; Millcreek (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and other ins.

HSA contributions

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development & cert. opps.

Discounts on professional gear

Close to ski resorts

Job summary

Ascent Behavioral Hospital in Millcreek, UT seeks a Clinical Director to lead the clinical department and drive patient safety, quality initiatives, and evidence-based care for adolescents.

The role requires supervising licensed therapists, excellent communication, and strong management skills to ensure smooth department operations and impactful treatment pathways.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a mental health field required or equivalent.
• Utah DOPL license in good standing required.
• Experience supervising interns or associates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the clinical team.
• Ensure workloads are at tolerable and realistic levels.
• Carry a responsible caseload.
• Conduct regular team meetings.
• Participate in Leadership and Clinical Team meetings.
• Assist clinicians in developing a strong professional brand.
• Articulate Ascent Behavioral Hospital's treatment philosophy.
• Oversee delivery of clinical services and aftercare planning.
• Oversee research and outcomes initiatives.
• Adhere to the Progress Monitoring Model.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Provide training to direct care staff.
• Participate in marketing activities and travel as needed.
• Develop relationships with referring professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Mentoring

Communication

Documentation

Clinical supervision

Education

Advanced degree in mental health field

Utah DOPL license (unrestricted)

Job description

Ascent Behavioral Hospital is seeking a Clinical Director at our Millcreek, UT location to lead our team of licensed therapists. This unique position offers the opportunity to drive our patient safety and quality initiatives while providing direct, compassionate care to adolescents.

About Ascent Behavioral Hospital

At Ascent Behavioral Hospital, we provide compassionate care, helping adolescents navigate challenges related to anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation in a supportive and safe environment. We are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. We uphold the highest standards of integrity, respect, and excellence while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and safety.

We are looking for an experienced Clinical Director to lead, set the vision for, and manage our Clinical Department. As our Clinical Director, you will be responsible for supervising and directing our team of licensed therapists. You will be a member of our Leadership Team and must possess excellent management and mentoring skills. You must be an outstanding communicator both verbally and in writing, able to resolve conflicts and issues as well as complete all documentation fully and in a timely manner. If you also have a deep respect for policies and ethics and can inspire that in others, you are ideal for the role. The goal is to ensure the smooth running of the Clinical Department aiming to provide the best stabilization using evidence-based treatment while providing a pathway for the next steps of treatment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and develop the clinical team
• Ensure workloads are at tolerable and realistic levels
• Carry a responsible caseload
• Conduct regular team meetings
• Participate in all Leadership and Clinical Team meetings
• Assist clinicians in developing a strong professional brand
• Know, articulate clearly, and practice Ascent Behavioral Hospital's treatment philosophy
• Oversee the delivery of clinical services and aftercare planning for clients and families
• Oversee research and outcomes initiatives
• Adhere to the Progress Monitoring Model
• Ensure that families are receiving support throughout the stabilization processWork collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team
• Work collaboratively with direct care staff, including providing training
• Participate in marketing activities, including occasional travel
• Develop and maintain relationships with referring professionals

Please ensure your resume includes education, work experience, certifications, and licenses.

• Advanced degree in a mental health field and qualified to supervise intern or associate therapists
• 25+ years of age
• 2+ years of Hospital or RTC experience
• 2+ years clinical experience
• Licensed with Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
• DOPL license is unrestricted and in good standing
• Able to pass criminal investigation background checks
• Eligible to work in the USA
• Able to pass motor vehicle record checks
• Current Utah driver's license (within 30 days of employment)
• 1st Aid & CPR certified (we may provide)
• Crisis intervention certified (we may provide)

• Health, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and other insurance plans available after probationary period

• Employer contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Continued professional development & certification opportunities
• Significant discounts for hundreds of professional gear brands
• Close to many world-class ski resorts