Clinical Director

Socket.dev; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO

Equity Shares

Job summary

Akua Behavioral Health seeks a Clinical Director to lead clinical operations in our California facilities. The role oversees staff, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives quality of care and program outcomes.

Base salary ranges from $115k to $125k per year for a salaried, exempt, full-time position. Benefits include health insurance, PTO, and ESOP equity shares. The position is on-site supporting residential and outpatient services.

Qualifications

• License/credentials: LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, or equivalent (required).
• Master’s degree in Healthcare Admin, Business Admin, Psychology or related field.
• 3+ years mental health experience and 1+ year in management (required).
• Valid CA Driver's License and health screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Train clinical staff on key job responsibilities and clinical protocols.
• Ensure compliance with state licensing and accreditation requirements.
• Improve client outcomes and facility census through effective programs.
• Develop operations processes and training materials for clinical programs.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervise staff as needed.
• Step in for leadership roles and manage caseloads when required.

Skills

LMFT/LPCC/LCSW

Licensed clinician

Management experience

CA Driver's License

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Position: Clinical Director

Type/Shift: Salaried, Full-Time, Exempt

Compensation

• Base Salary: $115-$125k per year

Benefits

• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental)
• PTO (Sick, Vacation)
• Equity Shares (ESOP)

Key Responsibilities

• Training clinical staff on key job responsibilities (incl. Client intervention, peer review, therapy modalities, clinical documentation, AMA blocking, utilization reviews, etc.)
• Ensuring clients are receiving the highest quality of care and programs remain in full compliance with all state, licensing, and accreditation requirements at all times
• Drive positive client and business outcomes through increased lengths of stay, continuation of care, and facility census
• Developing operational processes and training materials to improve the clinical effectiveness of relevant residential and outpatient programs (e.g. intake, medication, therapy schedule, case management schedule, etc.)
• Provide clinical expertise, oversight, initiative, and leadership on a daily basis, including the supervision of associate Therapist as needed
• Step in for key positions (e.g. Program Directors/Managers, Therapists, Group Facilitators) and take on a caseload whenever necessary

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

• License/Credentials: LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, or functional equivalent (required)
• Education: Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Psychology)
• Experience: 3+ years of mental health experience and 1+ year(s) of management experience (required)
• Additional: Valid CA Driver's License, Current Health Screen / Physical, TB Test Clearance, Current CPR/First Aid certificate, Able to Pass Live Scan (required)

Key Qualities

• Blend of clinical expertise and business administration skills
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Compassion for clients and employees in all interactions
• Emotional stability under pressure
• Exceptional leadership skills and execution capabilities

Company Description

Akua Behavioral Health is California’s leading mental health and substance abuse treatment center. We provide our clients with individualized, compassionate treatment and offer various levels of care from Master’s and Doctorate level clinicians at fully licensed and accredited facilities throughout Northern and Southern California. To give our clients the best chance at lasting recovery, we pioneered an integrative East-meets-West approach that combines Western evidence-based treatment with holistic Eastern traditions to treat the mind, body, and spirit. Our mission is to create an environment of healing and transformation for each client seeking change.