Clinical Manager

Central Clinic Behavioral Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) after one year

PSLF eligible employer

Flexible scheduling

CEU opportunities

Supervision for licensure

Job summary

Central Clinic Behavioral Health in Cincinnati is seeking a Clinical Manager for the Central Connection - HOPE & FAIR programs. This leadership role oversees clinical teams, ensures service access, and upholds high standards of care in behavioral health services.

You will supervise care coordinators and clinical assessors, supervise program developers and supervisors, and work with the Program Director to ensure timely, evidence-based care aligned with policy and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Independent license in either social work or counseling.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive clinical experience in behavioral health.
• Demonstrated knowledge of trauma-informed care, ethical standards, and evidence-based practices.
• Strong understanding of behavioral health regulations, documentation standards, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise care coordinators and clinical assessors.
• Interview, hire, and train staff; manage performance and discipline as needed.
• Ensure timely access to services and promote evidence-based practices.
• Troubleshoot system and operational aspects of the programs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Central Connection programs.

Skills

Independent license

Clinical experience

Trauma-informed care

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Program / Department: Central Connection - HOPE & FAIR

Position: Clinical Manager

About Us

At Central Clinic Behavioral Health, our mission is to inspire meaningful change by creating options and choices through compassionate approaches to behavioral health services that foster recovery and resiliency for children, adults, families, and communities. Our goal is to connect the right people to the right behavioral health service at the right time. One person's healing has a cascading effect that not only helps one, but also the wellness of the family and ultimately the community. We serve all communities with dignity and dedication and believe everyone deserves access to high-quality, compassionate care.

Our employees are the heart of that mission.

Why Work with Us? Our Award-Winning Culture:

As a 5-time Top Workplace Award winner, our employees are at the core of everything we do, and we are committed to fostering a culture rooted in teamwork, open‑mindness, and accountability where everyone feels supported and empowered to grow - both professionally and personally. We prioritize employee wellness, ongoing training, and a collaborative environment where everyone's voice matters. You will find a community of professionals who support each other—and our clients—with compassion and respect.

Competitive Benefits Package:

• Competitive salary with annual increases based on merit / performance
• Salary increases with new licensures
• Full health, dental and vision insurance with employer contribution
• Clinical supervision and licensure support provided
• Service delivery bonuses, for applicable roles.
• Short - term disability - offered at no cost to all employees
• 401(k) available after one year of employment
• Employee wellness programs
• Ongoing training and CEU opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• Flexible scheduling for many roles
• Continually supervising and guiding all clinical services for the FAIR and HOPE programs toward excellence.
• Supervise care coordinators and clinical assessors.
• Clinically supervise progam developer and supervisor for oversight of the FAIR care managers, transitional case managers, and community outreach family engagement specialist.
• Responsible for interviewing, recommending hire, and training employees on best practices and diagnostic assessments, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Work with and assist the Program Director in ensuring timely access to services, promoting evidence‑based practices and ensuring products are of high quality and meet the needs of clients, providers, and funders.
• Work with stakeholders, staff, and providers to troubleshoot system and operational apsects of the programs.
• Work collaboratively with other Central Connection programs and staff as needed.
• Complete diagnostic assessements as needed.
• Provide case consultation to clients, care managers, and other stakeholders.
• Assist in connecting clients to ongoing services as needed.
• Submit necessary documentation and reports in a timely manner.
• Participate in the interdisciplinary education of staff.
• Participate in agency team meetings, committees, task force, or projects as designated.
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team.
• Be knowledgeable and follow division and agency policies and procedures.
• Assume other duties as required by Supervisor.

What We Value in our next Clinical Manager

• Independent license in either social work or counseling.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive clincial experience in behavioral health.
• Demonstrated knowledge of trauma-informed care, ethical standards, and evidence‑based practices.
• Strong understanding of behavioral health regulations, documentation standards, and compliance requirements.

Notice of Accommodation

Central Clinic Behavioral Health is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensuring equal employment opportunities for all

qualified individuals, including individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate

All requests for accommodation will be handled in a confidential manner and will be considered in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Central Clinic Behavioral Health, a 501[c][3] nonprofit organization, is a leader in delivering the right behavioral health treatment at the right time. Our clinicians and support staff of over 300 stays laser‑focused on our mission so that each person we treat knows there is hope. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. Central Clinic Behavioral Health has a salary structure commensurate with experience and a generous benefit package.

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