Clinical Director

Joseph House; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Diocesan benefits (Medical, Dental, VS

Employer contributions to HSA

Employer-paid Long-Term Disability and

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Joseph House, a residential re-entry community in Tallahassee, Florida, seeks a compassionate licensed clinician to lead therapeutic programming for six to eight male residents re-entering society from state and federal prison. The Clinical Director will supervise staff, shape clinical policies, and ensure trauma‑informed care is delivered with empathy and professional boundaries.

The role is full-time, exempt, on-site, with a 40-hour week and afternoon/evening hours to align with resident

Qualifications

• Florida clinical license required (LCSW/LMHC/LMFT); Psy.D. preferred.
• 2+ years of clinical experience in mental health, residential, or re-entry settings.
• Out-of-state license eligible for Florida endorsement accepted.
• Experience with trauma-informed care and evidence-based modalities.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Conduct baseline intakes, biopsychosocial assessments, and risk evaluations for incoming residents.
• Facilitate weekly resident groups and coordinate individual treatment plans.
• Supervise the full-time Social Worker and help shape clinical policies and re-entry framework.
• Oversee referrals for outpatient psychiatric, medical, substance use, and housing needs.
• Provide secondary Tier-3 clinical consultation for emergencies.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

DBT

IFS

EMDR

TF-CBT

Education

Florida clinical license (LCSW/LMHC/LMFT)

Psy.D. preferred

Endorsement-eligible out-of-state license

Tools

Relational therapies

Job description

Grounded in the Catholic vision of the human person, Joseph House is a residential re‑entry community in Tallahassee, FL. We create communities of welcome where men returning from incarceration encounter the healing of home, authentic relationships, and clinical excellence in trauma‑informed care. We operate on a non‑discriminatory, nonsectarian basis and welcome staff of all backgrounds and beliefs who share our commitment to human dignity, equality, and second chances.

About Joseph House

Grounded in the Catholic vision of the human person, Joseph House is a residential re‑entry community in Tallahassee, FL. We create communities of welcome where men returning from incarceration encounter the healing of home, authentic relationships, and clinical excellence in trauma‑informed care. We operate on a non‑discriminatory, nonsectarian basis and welcome staff of all backgrounds and beliefs who share our commitment to human dignity, equality, and second chances.

Position Overview

• Role: Clinical Director (Full‑Time Exempt)
• Location: On‑site — Tallahassee, Florida
• Compensation: $80,000 – $90,000/year + generous PTO & Diocesan Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account with employer contributions, employer‑paid Long‑Term Disability and Life Insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan).
• Hours: Flexible 40‑hour week. Primary hours incorporate afternoons/early evenings (e.g., 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM, M–F) to align with resident work schedules.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a compassionate, licensed clinician to lead therapeutic programming for our intimate residential community of 6 to 8 male residents re‑entering society from state/federal prison (including individuals with non‑violent, violent, and sexual offenses).

Working with a low resident‑to‑staff ratio, the Clinical Director leads a collaborative team—including a full‑time Social Workers, a full‑time Health and Wellness Manager, and an after‑hours residential manager. This collaborative structure allows the Clinical Director to focus on trauma recovery work and supervise caseloads. Within this framework, daily residential operations and first‑line crisis de‑escalation are handled by on‑duty house staff, while the Clinical Director provides secondary, Tier‑3 clinical consultation for emergencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Care & Assessment: Conduct baseline intakes, biopsychosocial assessments, and risk evaluations for incoming residents.
• Group & Individual Therapy: Facilitate weekly resident support groups and coordinate individual treatment plans.
• Program Leadership: Supervise the full‑time Social Worker and collaborate with executive leadership on clinical policies and re‑entry frameworks.
• Care Coordination: Oversee referrals for outpatient psychiatric, medical, substance use, and housing needs.
• Tiered Crisis Consultation: Provide secondary, Tier‑3 clinical consultation for emergencies.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Current Florida clinical license ( LCSW, LMHC, LMFT required, Psy.D. preferred) OR an active out‑of‑state license eligible for immediate Florida licensure by endorsement.
• Experience: 2+ years of clinical experience in a mental health, residential, or re‑entry setting.
• Clinical Toolkit (Preferred): Familiarity with trauma‑informed care and modalities such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma‑Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), or relational therapies.
• Mindset: Deep commitment to working with justice‑involved individuals with clinical objectivity, clear boundaries, and compassion.
• Requirements: Valid driver’s license, ability to complete local/regional travel as needed, and successful completion of a standard background check.

Priority deadline: August 28, 2026.