Clinical Director

Sunshine Behavioral Health; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; 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 Rochester, MN seeks an experienced Clinical Director to lead our clinical team, oversee programming, and ensure compliance with regulatory and payer standards. This full‑time role partners with Executive, Nursing, Medical, and Operations leadership to shape the future of our growing residential treatment center.

Active Minnesota LICSW/ILCSW/LMFT-S license or eligibility, minimum 2 years of leadership experience, and strong knowledge of ASAM Criteria and

Qualifications

• Active LPC-S, ILCSW, or LMFT-S license (or eligible for Minnesota licensure).
• Minimum 2 years of clinical leadership or supervisory experience overseeing licensed clinicians in behavioral health or SUD treatment.
• Strong knowledge of ASAM Criteria, co-occurring disorders, CBT/DBT, trauma‑informed care, and clinical documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and supervise therapists, addiction counselors, clinical supervisors, and interns.
• Oversee all clinical programming, documentation, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
• Ensure compliance with Minnesota 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.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Supervision

ASAM Criteria

CBT

DBT

Trauma-informed care

Clinical documentation

Tools

EMR systems

CPR/First Aid

Job description

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Clinical Director

Full Time Clinical Rochester, MN, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1325

Salary Range: $105,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually

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 experiencedClinical Directorto 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 Minnesota 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

If you're an experienced clinical leader looking to build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team while making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals in recovery, we'd love to hear from you.