Clinical Director

New Beginnings Counseling; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

New Beginnings Counseling is seeking a Clinical Director in San Luis Obispo, CA. This leadership role guides clinical operations, mentors clinicians, and shapes program development to improve client outcomes.

The position emphasizes a hands-on leadership style with 40% direct clinical contact, oversee team performance, and collaborate with organizational leadership to advance services. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field.
• Current California clinical license (BBS or Board of Psychology) such as LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, PhD, or PsyD.
• Minimum of 8 years of clinical experience.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and program development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for clinical operations and supervise clinical teams.
• Mentor licensed and pre-licensed clinicians and students.
• Oversee clinical quality, outcomes, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and strengthen programs in partnership with organizational leadership.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with referral sources and community partners.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Team building

Mentoring

Program development

Evidence-based practice

Education

Master's or doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field

Job description

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Clinical Director

San Luis Obispo, CA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1071

Salary Range: $105,000.00 To $135,000.00 Annually

Clinical Director

Lead. Develop. Make an Impact.

Make a Difference Through Clinical Leadership

Are you an experienced behavioral health leader who is ready to take the next step in your career? HOPE Program are looking for a Clinical Director who brings strong clinical judgment, genuine leadership, and a passion for developing people and programs.

This is more than a supervisory position. It is an opportunity to shape clinical services, build strong teams, mentor clinicians, improve programs, and directly influence the quality of care we provide to our clients.

You will have the opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with your leadership skills while working alongside a multidisciplinary team that is committed to meaningful, evidence-based care. If you are someone who enjoys solving problems, developing people, building relationships, and turning good clinical programs into great ones, this could be the right opportunity for you.

Why Join Us?

At HOPE Program and New Beginnings, we believe strong clinical services start with strong clinical leaders.

We invest in our people through:

• Ongoing clinical consultation and professional development
• Leadership and clinical training opportunities
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunities to contribute to program development and organizational growth
• The ability to make meaningful decisions that improve clinical services
• A leadership role with both clinical and operational influence
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical benefits, paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays

About the Role

As Clinical Director, you will provide leadership for clinical operations while remaining connected to the work that matters most our clients, our clinicians, and the quality of the services we provide.

You will lead and support clinical teams, provide supervision and mentorship, oversee clinical quality, and partner with organizational leadership to strengthen programs and improve outcomes.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You will have a 40% Direct Clinical Contact expectation, allowing you to maintain a connection to clinical practice while also leading your team and managing program responsibilities.

What You'll Do

Lead Clinical Services

• Provide day-to-day clinical leadership and direction for assigned programs and teams.
• Support high-quality, consistent, evidence-based clinical services.
• Manage caseloads, staffing, clinical workflows, and program implementation.
• Provide individual and group therapy, assessments, intakes, screenings, and other clinical services as appropriate.
• Support clinicians with complex cases and clinical decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve how services are delivered and how clients are supported.

Develop People

• Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and guidance to licensed and pre-licensed clinicians, trainees, and students.
• Build a strong, collaborative, and accountable clinical team.
• Help clinicians grow their skills and advance professionally.
• Facilitate team meetings, case consultation, and clinical training.
• Support staff in meeting licensure, certification, and professional development goals.

Improve Programs

• Identify opportunities to strengthen clinical programs and services.
• Partner with leadership on new initiatives, program development, and expansion.
• Monitor clinical quality and program performance.
• Use data and feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audits as needed.

Build Relationships

• Develop positive relationships with referral sources, community partners, courts, probation and parole professionals, and other stakeholders.
• Represent the organization with professionalism and credibility.
• Work collaboratively across clinical and operational teams to solve problems and achieve shared goals.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a leader who is clinically strong, people-focused, accountable, and comfortable taking ownership.

You should bring:

• Master's or doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field.
• Current California clinical license through the BBS or Board of Psychology (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Ph.D., or Psy.D.).
• At least 8 years of clinical experience.
• At least 6