Licensed Clinical Director

Gaudenzia, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 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 Baltimore invites a licensed Clinical Director to lead our Park Heights Recovery Campus. You will supervise clinicians, implement treatment schedules, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining direct client contact as needed.

The role requires an active Maryland behavioral health license and at least five years in human services with two in supervision. Join a mission-driven team focused on long-term recovery and quality care.

Qualifications

• Active Maryland behavioral health license permitting independent clinical practice (LCPC, LCADC, LCMFT, LCPAT, LCSW-C, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, or equivalent).
• At least five years of documented experience in human services, including at least two years of administrative or clinical supervision. If supervising, meet Maryland Board requirements to serve as an approved clinical supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor training plans for clinical staff based on client and facility needs, aligned with best practices and state licensing.
• Implements treatment schedule to promote appropriate clinical interventions.
• Provide close supervision of counselors and therapists and of required documentation (electronic health records, treatment entries) in compliance with policies and licensing entities.
• Intervene in difficult cases and approve referrals to specialized care.
• Supervise aftercare component of treatment.
• Attend, participate in, and facilitate meetings and events (retreats, trips, workshops).
• Maintain a small client caseload when necessary.
• Support adherence to Gaudenzia’s Standards of Conduct and personnel policies.
• Maintain professional certificates and credentials.
• Be responsible for the facility when the Director is unavailable.
• Other related duties as assigned by Program Director or designee.

Skills

ASAM criteria

Leadership

Motivational Interviewing

Clinical supervision

Job description

Help Transform Lives Through Recovery and Hope!

Are you compassionate, motivated, and dedicated to supporting individuals on their recovery journey? We are seeking an experienced licensed and motivated Clinical Director to join our mission-driven organization, committed to helping individuals achieve lasting recovery and improved well-being.

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

About our Park Heights Baltimore Program:

Gaudenzia’s Recovery Campus at Park Heights offers a vast range of behavioral health services for youth and adults, regardless of their ability to pay or insurance coverage status, for those in Baltimore City and the surrounding community.

The Recovery Campus at Park Heights provides evidence-based treatment for substance use and co-occurring disorders, with services spanning:

• Detox/Withdrawal Management
• Women’s Residential Treatment & Halfway House Program
• Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Outpatient Program (OP)
• Medication-Assisted Treatment (both residential and outpatient)
• Mental Health Treatment and Medication Management
• 24/7 Admissions

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 Clinical Director Requirements

• Licensure: The Clinical Director must hold an active Maryland behavioral health license that permits independent clinical practice. Qualifying licenses include LCPC, LCADC, LCMFT, LCPAT, LCSW-C, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, or another Maryland behavioral health license that authorizes independent clinical practice consistent with the services provided by the program.
• Experience: The Clinical Director must also have at least five years of documented experience in human services, including at least two years of administrative or clinical supervision experience. If providing clinical supervision, the Clinical Director must also meet applicable Maryland Board requirements to serve as an approved clinical supervisor.

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-occurring 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.