Clinical Director

AKUA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, and

PTO (Sick, Vacation)

Equity Shares (ESOP)

Job summary

AKUA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC is seeking a Clinical Director in California. This salaried, full-time role requires involvement in an on-call rotation, ensuring high-quality care and regulatory compliance across residential and outpatient programs.

You will supervise clinical staff, guide treatment modalities, and oversee program operations. A master’s degree and 3+ years in mental health with 1+ year in management are required alongside applicable licenses and certifications.

Qualifications

• Licensed mental health professional (LMFT/LPCC/LCSW or equivalent)
• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Psychology)
• Minimum 3+ years of mental health experience and 1+ year in management
• Valid CA Driver's License, Health Screen/Physical, TB Test, CPR/First Aid, Live Scan clearance

Responsibilities

• Train clinical staff on key responsibilities (client intervention, peer review, therapy modalities, documentation)
• Ensure compliance with state/licensing/accreditation requirements at all times
• Improve client outcomes and program census through effective supervision
• Develop operational processes and training materials for residential and outpatient programs
• Provide daily clinical leadership and supervision of staff as needed
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide clinical support outside regular hours
• Step in for key positions and manage caseload as required

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team supervision

Education

Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration/Business Administration/Psychology

Job description

Position

Clinical Director

Type/Shift

Salaried, Full-Time, Exempt; Participation in an on-call rotation required

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
• Participate in an on-call rotation and remain available to provide clinical support, guidance, and decision-making when needed outside of regular business hours
• Step in for key positions (e.g. Program Directors/Managers, Therapists, Group Facilitators) and take on a caseload whenever necessary

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.