Licensed Clinical Director

Mental Health Residential Treatment Co.; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Residential Treatment Co. is seeking a licensed Clinical Director to lead our residential mental health and substance use programs.

This leader will supervise a multidisciplinary team, oversee day-to-day clinical operations, and ensure client-centered care that supports retention and outcomes. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in residential treatment, hold an active clinical license, and be in good standing.

Qualifications

• Active clinical license (LCSW, LMFT, PsyD, PhD, or equivalent).
• Residential behavioral health experience (mental health & substance use).
• Strong leadership, crisis management, and team-building skills.
• Expansive knowledge of EMR systems, documentation standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with UR, insurance coordination, and client retention strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and supervise clinicians and on-site leadership.
• Provide direct clinical services, including group facilitation and crisis intervention.
• Strengthen client engagement, satisfaction, retention, and length of stay.
• Lead AMA prevention efforts through clinical oversight and crisis management.
• Oversee utilization review (UR) and maintain relationships with insurance representatives.
• Ensure appropriate levels of care across psychological, medical, psychiatric, vocational, housing, legal, case management, and recreation domains.
• Review, audit, and ensure accuracy of clinical documentation; monitor EMR compliance and chart integrity.
• Supervise discharge planning in accordance with clinical best practices and program standards.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and interdisciplinary teams to maintain high-quality care.
• Remain current on all clinical documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as on-site lead during state and local licensing visits.
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide leadership support as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Crisis management

Team building

Mentoring & supervision

Client retention strategies

Tools

EMR systems

Documentation software

Regulatory compliance tools

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic, licensed Clinical Director to lead our residential mental health and substance use treatment programs. This leader will oversee our day to day clinical operations, they will support and supervise a multidisciplinary team, and ensure the delivery of exceptional, client-centered care that promotes retention and successful treatment outcomes. The perfect candidate should have 2 or more years experience working in residential treatment. They should also have held their license for over two years, be in good standing with the B.B.S. and be able to clinically supervise associate therapists on our staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and supervise clinicians, program directors, on-site leadership, internal staff, and 1099 providers
• Provide direct clinical services, including group facilitation and crisis intervention
• Strengthen client engagement, satisfaction, retention, and length of stay
• Lead AMA prevention efforts through proactive clinical oversight and crisis management
• Oversee utilization review (UR) and maintain strong relationships with insurance representatives
• Ensure appropriate levels of care across psychological, medical, psychiatric, vocational, housing, legal, case management, and recreational domains
• Review, audit, and ensure accuracy of clinical documentation; monitor EMR compliance and chart integrity
• Supervise discharge planning in accordance with clinical best practices and program standards
• Collaborate closely with psychiatrists and interdisciplinary teams to maintain high-quality care
• Remain current on all clinical documentation and regulatory requirements
• Serve as on-site lead during state and local licensing visits
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide leadership support as needed

Qualifications

• Active clinical license (LCSW, LMFT, PsyD, PhD, or equivalent)
• Experience in residential behavioral health (mental health and substance use disorders)
• Strong leadership, crisis management, and team-building skills
• Expansive knowledge of EMR systems, documentation standards, and regulatory compliance
• Experience with UR, insurance coordination, and client retention strategies

Our mission is to provide a positive, impactful treatment experience that empowers clients to achieve therapeutic goals and extend their recovery journey. If you are a collaborative, hands‑on leader passionate about clinical excellence and client outcomes, we invite you to apply.

Company Description

Short term residential treatment company. Mental health primary. Joint Commission accredited.