Clinical Director: Lead Programs & Clinician Growth

HOPE Program; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

HOPE Program and New Beginnings is seeking a visionary Clinical Director to lead clinical operations, supervise clinicians, and partner with leadership to enhance program quality and outcomes. This role blends clinical expertise with strategic oversight and 40% direct clinical contact to stay connected to practice.

You will mentor teams, supervise clinical staff, monitor quality, and drive program development while maintaining ethical, trauma-informed, client-centered care across locations.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related behavioral health field.
• 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 years of clinical leadership, administrative, or management experience.
• Experience providing clinical supervision or eligibility to provide board-level supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day clinical leadership and direction for assigned programs and teams.
• Provide supervision, mentorship, and guidance to licensed and pre-licensed clinicians, trainees, and students.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen clinical programs and services.
• Develop positive relationships with referral sources, community partners, courts, probation and parole professionals.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

HOPE Program and New Beginnings is seeking a visionary Clinical Director to lead clinical operations, supervise clinicians, and partner with leadership to enhance program quality and outcomes. This role blends clinical expertise with strategic oversight and 40% direct clinical contact to stay connected to practice.

You will mentor teams, supervise clinical staff, monitor quality, and drive program development while maintaining ethical, trauma-informed, client-centered care across locations.