Clinical Director

Muir Wood Healthcare; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k + Match

PTO/Sick Pay

EAP

Employee Discount Marketplace

Company-provided mobile phone and LAP

Job summary

Muir Wood Adolescent & Family Services in Riverside seeks a Clinical Director to lead clinical excellence and daily operations at our residential program for teens. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, shape care delivery, and ensure regulatory readiness while expanding satellite homes.

This role requires a licensed clinician with 4+ years of adolescent behavioral health experience and 2+ years of supervision.

Qualifications

• At least four years’ experience working with adolescent, substance use, mental health, and co‑occurring populations.
• Two years of clinical care and management/supervision experience in a residential treatment or acute care setting.
• California Board of Behavioral Sciences approved supervisor strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements, and related issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of individual, group, and family therapy services, ensuring alignment with evidence‑based practices and regulatory standards.
• Lead treatment planning and clinical collaboration, ensuring approaches are trauma‑informed, family‑centered, and developmentally appropriate.
• Ensure effective supervision, management, and clinical utilization of the therapeutic milieu and client dynamics in support of individual treatment goals and healthy community culture
• Cultivate transparent, supportive relationships with families through consistent communication, psychoeducation, and inclusive therapeutic engagement.
• Utilize clinical data to guide decision‑making, evaluate treatment effectiveness, support care planning, and ensure accountability to program goals and client outcomes.
• Serve as the on‑call clinical leader for campus emergencies and ensure 24/7 clinical support coverage.
• Oversee daily operations of the residential program, coordinating with education, facilities, and admissions to ensure a cohesive, high‑quality treatment experience.
• Manage staffing models, labor costs, and resource allocation to meet census needs and financial performance goals while maintaining high standards of care.
• Track program KPIs and lead operational improvements that enhance service delivery, support therapeutic outcomes, and strengthen family and client experience.
• Lead and support strategic initiatives tied to program development, including the launch and integration of new satellite homes.
• Ensure adherence to policies and maintain compliance with licensing, accreditation, and payer requirements (e.g., DHCS, Joint Commission), including audit and survey readiness.
• Partner with Quality Assurance and Compliance teams to ensure timely and accurate documentation, address incidents, respond to audits, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional leaders across clinical, medical, admissions, and education teams to ensure coordinated, aligned care delivery.
• Partner with outreach to support growth through referral source engagement, site tours, community events, and other strategic relationship‑building efforts.
• Contribute to strategic planning, clinical innovation, and program development initiatives that advance organizational goals and elevate treatment outcomes.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team management

Regulatory compliance

Evidence-based treatment

Family engagement

Education

Licensed PhD, PsyD, LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC in California

Job description

About Muir Wood

Muir Wood is a leading provider of residential behavioral health treatment for adolescents ages 12–17. We operate 17 Joint Commission-accredited programs across California, including locations in Sonoma County, Clovis, and Riverside. Our programs specialize in treating mental health and substance use disorders, offering a safe, structured, and compassionate environment that supports long-term healing for teens and their families. Each campus integrates individualized therapy, family systems work, and accredited education, all grounded in clinical excellence and a deep commitment to whole-family recovery.

Description

Muir Wood is a leading provider of residential behavioral health treatment for adolescents ages 12–17. We operate 17 Joint Commission-accredited programs across California, including locations in Sonoma County, Clovis, and Riverside. Our programs specialize in treating mental health and substance use disorders, offering a safe, structured, and compassionate environment that supports long-term healing for teens and their families. Each campus integrates individualized therapy, family systems work, and accredited education, all grounded in clinical excellence and a deep commitment to whole-family recovery.

Position Summary

The Clinical Director is a mission-driven leader guiding clinical excellence and daily operations at our Riverside residential program. This is a unique opportunity to shape care during a period of growth, as we expand into new satellite homes and deepen our impact on adolescents and families. Combining strategic oversight with hands‑on leadership, the Clinical Director brings our treatment model to life—fostering a therapeutic environment where young people feel seen, supported, and empowered to heal. This leader cultivates a high‑performing, multidisciplinary team grounded in accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning. As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Clinical Director ensures strong outcomes, regulatory excellence, and alignment across sites. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, leads with heart and purpose, and turns vision into action—one home, one family, one breakthrough at a time.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

• Oversee the delivery of individual, group, and family therapy services, ensuring alignment with evidence‑based practices and regulatory standards.
• Lead treatment planning and clinical collaboration, ensuring approaches are trauma‑informed, family‑centered, and developmentally appropriate.
• Ensure effective supervision, management, and clinical utilization of the therapeutic milieu and client dynamics in support of individual treatment goals and healthy community culture
• Cultivate transparent, supportive relationships with families through consistent communication, psychoeducation, and inclusive therapeutic engagement.
• Utilize clinical data to guide decision‑making, evaluate treatment effectiveness, support care planning, and ensure accountability to program goals and client outcomes.
• Serve as the on‑call clinical leader for campus emergencies and ensure 24/7 clinical support coverage.

Team Development & Clinical Supervision

• Provide leadership and direct supervision to all clinical and direct care staff, including therapists, recovery counselors, care coordinators, and clinical interns.
• Hire, onboard, train, and evaluate team members to ensure alignment with clinical standards and organizational values.
• Foster a collaborative, high‑accountability culture through regular coaching, feedback, and team‑building efforts.
• Offer clinical supervision in accordance with BBS guidelines; support staff in licensure progress, skill development, and career growth.

Program Operations, Growth & Compliance

• Oversee daily operations of the residential program, coordinating with education, facilities, and admissions to ensure a cohesive, high‑quality treatment experience.
• Manage staffing models, labor costs, and resource allocation to meet census needs and financial performance goals while maintaining high standards of care.
• Track program KPIs and lead operational improvements that enhance service delivery, support therapeutic outcomes, and strengthen family and client experience.
• Lead and support strategic initiatives tied to program development, including the launch and integration of new satellite homes.
• Ensure adherence to policies and maintain compliance with licensing, accreditation, and payer requirements (e.g., DHCS, Joint Commission), including audit and survey readiness.
• Partner with Quality Assurance and Compliance teams to ensure timely and accurate documentation, address incidents, respond to audits, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Organizational Leadership

• Collaborate with cross‑functional leaders across clinical, medical, admissions, and education teams to ensure coordinated, aligned care delivery.
• Partner with outreach to support growth through referral source engagement, site tours, community events, and other strategic relationship‑building efforts.
• Contribute to strategic planning, clinical innovation, and program development initiatives that advance organizational goals and elevate treatment outcomes.

Requirements

Qualifications

• At least four years’ experience working with adolescent, substance use, mental health, and co‑occurring populations.
• Two years of clinical care and management/supervision experience in a residential treatment or acute care setting.
• Knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements, professional boundaries, and related issues.
• Have management experience to lead a team of five direct reports.
• Knowledge of the philosophy and approach of the 12‑step model of recovery (AA, CA, NA, Al‑Anon, etc.).
• California Board of Behavioral Sciences approved supervisor strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in evidence‑based individual and group treatment for substance use, mental health, and co‑occurring clients preferred.

Education/ Licenses/ Certifications

• Licensed PhD, PsyD, LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC for three years

Compensation

$140,000 - $155,000 plus bonus based on education and experience

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401k + Match
• PTO/Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Marketplace
• Company‑provided mobile phone and laptop

Attention

All staff positions require an extensive LiveScan background check as a part of the hiring process. Pre-Employment Background Checks Include Licensing, Criminal and Motor Vehicle Reports, etc.

Muir Wood Adolescent & Family Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type relating to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.