Clinical Director

Banyan-Treatment-Centers-; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Holidays

Wellness incentives

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Banyan Treatment Centers is expanding to Rochester Hills, MI, seeking an experienced Clinical Director to lead the 66-bed facility’s clinical team and daily operations. The role partners with executive leadership to drive excellence in care and outcomes.

You will build teams, establish clinical standards, oversee utilization review, maintain regulatory compliance, and guide program development across Detox and Residential services.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related human services field.
• Active, unrestricted license in Michigan including LP, LMSW, LMFT, or LPC; CAADC preferred.
• 5–7 years of progressive clinical experience in substance use and/or mental health treatment.
• Minimum of 3 years of formal management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical vision and leadership aligned with Banyan’s mission, values, and philosophy of care.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate clinical programming and treatment services.
• Use clinical data to guide program improvement and strategic decision-making.
• Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop clinicians and clinical support staff.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and evaluate clinical personnel.
• Oversee daily clinical operations and continuity of care.
• Manage utilization review, ASAM determinations, and level-of-care decisions.
• Conduct and oversee clinical chart audits, quality assurance, and performance improvement activities.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CARF, CMS, and state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant confidentiality standards.
• Oversee incident reporting, corrective action, and emergency preparedness activities.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, payors, and community partners.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Problem-solving

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field

Job description

Description

Clinical Director| LP, LMSW, LMFT or LPC | On-site | SUD: Detox & Res

Banyan Treatment Centers is honored to expand our life-changing services to Rochester Hills, MI, and is seeking an experienced Clinical Director to lead our newest facility. The Clinical Director leads and develops the clinical team, oversees daily operations and utilization, and partners with executive leadership to drive excellence in care and outcomes.

About the Company

Banyan Treatment Centers is a leading national provider of intensive treatment for individuals facing substance use and mental health disorders. Backed by TPG , one of the nation’s largest private equity investors, Banyan is rapidly expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care.

After opening phases, the Michigan facility will be a 66-bed capacity, full-continuum operation opening with two SUD programs: Detox and Residential.

This is a stabilization and culture-building opportunity for a leader who thrives in complex environments and can establish clinical excellence while building teams from the ground up.

As a ClinicalDirector, you will:

• Take clinical ownership of a 20-bed facility
• Build and develop high-performing teams across two active programs
• Establish the standard for excellence, accountability, and compassionate care
• Contribute to strategic direction in partnership with Executive and Senior Leadership
• Work within a network of Clinical Directors and senior clinical leadership invested in your success
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Wellness incentives and employee assistance programs.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Program Oversight

• Provide clinical vision and leadership aligned with Banyan’s mission, values, and philosophy of care.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate clinical programming and treatment services.
• Use clinical data (outcomes, utilization, AMA rates, and QA findings) to guide program improvement and strategic decision-making.

Staff Development & Management

• Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop clinicians and clinical support staff.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and evaluate clinical personnel.
• Provide ongoing performance feedback, coaching, and corrective action as needed.
• Oversee daily clinical operations and continuity of care.
• Manage utilization review, ASAM determinations, and level-of-care decisions.
• Conduct and oversee clinical chart audits, quality assurance, and performance improvement activities.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CARF, CMS, and state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant confidentiality standards.
• Oversee incident reporting, corrective action, and emergency preparedness activities.
• Work collaboratively with Medical, Nursing, Admissions, Operations, and Case Management teams.
• Lead multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and clinical staffing forums.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, payors, and community partners.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related human services field.
• Active, unrestricted clinical license including LP, LMSW, LMFT, or LPC in Michigan; CAADC preferred.
• 5–7 years of progressive clinical experience in substance use and/or mental health treatment.
• Minimum of 3 years of formal management experience required, including staff supervision and program oversight.
• Demonstrated experience ensuring regulatory compliance and clinical quality.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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