Clinical Director - Full Time - SUD experience required

Gaudenzia, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Excellent Benefits

On The Job Training

Upward Mobility

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Gaudenzia, Inc. in Maryland is seeking a Clinical Director to lead our clinical team and uphold client-centered care within our recovery-focused program. You will supervise counselors, ensure documentation compliance, and guide treatment planning and coordination of care.

The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of ASAM criteria, Motivational Interviewing, and leadership experience in behavioral health, with a passion for dignity and recovery.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or equivalent with supervision training.
• Active independent-practice behavioral health license (e.g., LCSW-C, LCPC, LCMFT/LMFT or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor training plans for clinical staff in line with best practices and licensing.
• Implements treatment schedules to promote appropriate clinical interventions.
• Provide close supervision of counselors and therapists and required documentation (EHRs, treatment entries).
• Intervene in difficult cases and approve referrals to specialized care.
• Supervise the aftercare component of treatment.
• Attend and facilitate meetings and events such as retreats and workshops.
• Maintain a small client caseload when necessary.
• Support Gaudenzia’s Standards of Conduct and personnel policies.
• Maintain professional certificates and credentials and cover for the Director when unavailable.

Job description

We need hope-bringers and changemakers - because the work we all do matters. Join a team that shows up for each other as much as we show up for our clients. At Gaudenzia, your purpose fuels progress - for yourself and others.

Gaudenzia's Mission:

Gaudenzia's Mission is to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances.

Who We’re Looking For

A successful Clinical Director enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds and doesn’t shy away from honest and caring — yet sometimes difficult — conversations. This position is for you if you’re able to treat others with dignity, compassion, and respect, even in life’s most challenging moments.

You are an aspiring or experienced leader who has the motivation and ability to develop, influence, train and lead others! You possess the knowledge of ASAM criteria and corresponding levels of care as well as the biopsychosocial characteristics and other comorbid behaviors of substance use disorder and/or mental illness. You possess considerable knowledge of individual and group behavior and the effective ways of working with people based on client-centered principles and Motivational Interviewing strategies to facilitate long-term recovery.

Qualifications For This Role

Maryland Education/ Licensure Requirements

• Must possess, at minimum, a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, psychology, or equivalent field plus specialized training in supervision.
• The Clinical Director must hold an active independent-practice behavioral health license, such as LCSW-C, LCPC, LCMFT/LMFT, licensed psychologist, psychiatrist/MD or DO, psychiatric CRNP/APRN-PMH, or LCADC.

What We Offer

Competitive Pay - Excellent Benefits - On The Job Training - Upward mobility - Educational assistance to help you grow with us in this life saving field!

For additional details regarding our benefits, please visit: https://www.gaudenzia.org/careers/

What You’ll Do At Gaudenzia

• Develop, implement, and monitor training plans for clinical staff based on the needs of clients and the facility; training must be reflective of best practices and congruent with state regulations and licensing entities.
• Implements treatment schedule to promote appropriate clinical interventions.
• Provide close supervision of counselors and therapists and of required documentation including electronic client health records, treatment entries, etc., in accordance with established policies, which comply with licensing, funding and regulatory agencies.
• Intervene in difficult cases and approve all referrals to specialized care.
• Supervise aftercare component of treatment.
• Attend, participate, and when necessary, facilitate meetings and special events such as retreats, trips, workshops, etc.
• Maintain a small client caseload, when necessary.
• Support and demonstrate adherence to Gaudenzia’s Standards of Conduct and all personnel policies and procedures.
• Maintain appropriate professional certificates and credentials.
• Be responsible for the facility when the Director is unavailable.
• Other related duties as assigned by Program Director or designee.

Gaudenzia's Mission

Gaudenzia's Mission is to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occuring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances.

Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice -- and a treatment provider of choice -- in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and clients always feel safe and welcome.

Come work with us!

Our Agency is committed to the principles of equal employment. We believe in fostering a positive work environment in which every employee is treated with respect. Our staff hiring and recruitment practices are grounded in fairness, transparency, and merit. All employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, relevant skills, experience, and alignment with our mission and values. We actively recruit from a broad range of educational and professional backgrounds to attract the most qualified candidates, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants without preference or discrimination. Our process uses consistent and clear evaluation criteria to support objective decision-making. By emphasizing accountability, efficiency, and integrity throughout every stage--from job posting to onboarding--we build a workforce defined by excellence, professionalism, and commitment to our shared purpose. Gaudenzia is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.