Clinical Director

Sunshine Behavioral Health; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus program

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Rochester Recovery Behavioral Health in Minnesota seeks an experienced Clinical Director to lead the clinical team and oversee high-quality, evidence-based care for adults with substance use and mental health conditions.

This leadership role partners with Executive, Medical, Nursing, and Operations teams to shape a growing treatment center. Active MN licensure eligibility and clinical leadership experience are required.

Qualifications

• Active license or eligibility for Minnesota licensure prior to start date.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical leadership or supervisory experience in behavioral health.
• Strong knowledge of ASAM Criteria, co-occurring disorders, CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and supervise therapists and clinical staff.
• Oversee clinical programming, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards and payer requirements.
• Conduct chart audits and provide clinical supervision.
• Partner with Nursing, Medical, and Operations leaders to ensure client care.
• Maintain a small therapy caseload as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

ASAM Criteria knowledge

CBT

DBT

Trauma-informed care

EMR systems

Education

Active LICSW/LPC-S/LMFT-S or eligible for MN licensure

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Lead a growing clinical program. Drive quality care. Make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals in recovery.

Rochester Recovery Behavioral Health is a voluntary residential treatment center serving adults with substance use disorders and mental health conditions in beautiful Minnesota looking top open in November. We're seeking an experienced Clinical Director to lead our clinical team and oversee the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care.

This is a highly visible leadership position that partners closely with Executive, Medical, Nursing, and Operations leadership to shape the future of our growing treatment center.

Please Note: This position requires an active LICSW, LPC-S, LMFT-S license (or eligibility for Minnesota licensure prior to start) and previous clinical leadership experience.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and supervise therapists, addiction counselors, clinical supervisors, and interns.
• Oversee all clinical programming, documentation, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
• Ensure compliance with Wisconsin regulations, Joint Commission standards, and payer requirements.
• Conduct chart audits and provide clinical supervision.
• Partner with Nursing, Medical, and Operations leaders to ensure exceptional client care.
• Maintain a small therapy caseload as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Active LPC-S, ILCSW, or LMFT-S license (or eligible for Minnesota licensure before start date).
• Minimum 2 years of clinical leadership or supervisory experience overseeing licensed clinicians within a behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment program.
• Strong knowledge of ASAM Criteria, co-occurring disorders, CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, and clinical documentation standards.
• Experience with EMR systems.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Preferred

• Experience with Joint Commission accreditation.
• Knowledge of Wisconsin behavioral health regulations.
• Quarterly bonus program
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (effective the first of the month following 60 days of employment)
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Approachable, collaborative senior leadership team