Licensed Clinical Director

Calvary Ranch Recovery Center; Jennings (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Calvary Ranch Recovery Center in Oklahoma seeks a Licensed Clinical Director to lead clinical services, supervise staff, maintain regulatory compliance, and help establish clinical systems for quality care.

This on-site, full-time leadership role oversees treatment planning, documentation, performance quality, and coordination of client care within a small 10-bed recovery program, driving measurable outcomes and ethical practice.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Oklahoma clinical license appropriate to the facility's certified services.
• Credentials may include LADC, LCSW, LPC, or other Oklahoma-accepted credentials.
• Experience in substance use disorder treatment or behavioral health.
• Ability to oversee clinical programming, documentation, and quality assurance.
• Knowledge of ethical standards and client confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical programming and the delivery of substance use disorder treatment services.
• Establish and maintain clinical policies, procedures, and treatment protocols.
• Oversee client assessments, treatment plans, progress reviews, discharge planning, and continuing-care coordination.
• Ensure trauma-informed, person-centered, recovery-oriented approaches.
• Coordinate with nursing and other providers for client needs and continuity of care.
• Develop a structured therapeutic environment that promotes safety and sustainable recovery.

Skills

Clinical license

LADC/LCSW/LPC

SUD experience

Leadership

On-site Oklahoma

Job description

Calvary Ranch Recovery Center Licensed Clinical Director

Location: Oklahoma | On-site

Compensation: $75,000–$85,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience

Position Type: Full-time

Hiring Timeline: Immediate opening; target start date this month

About Calvary Ranch

Calvary Ranch is building a supportive, structured recovery environment for individuals seeking a path toward lasting recovery from substance use disorders. Our 10-bed program is committed to providing individualized, compassionate care in an environment that emphasizes accountability, stability, dignity, and long-term recovery.

We are seeking an experienced, appropriately licensed Clinical Director to lead clinical services, support our multidisciplinary team, maintain regulatory compliance, and help establish the clinical systems and standards necessary to deliver quality care.

Position Overview

The Licensed Clinical Director will oversee the clinical operations of Calvary Ranch, including treatment planning, clinical documentation, staff supervision, quality assurance, and coordination of client care.

Working collaboratively with leadership, nursing personnel, behavioral health technicians, and other qualified professionals, the Clinical Director will help ensure that services are delivered ethically, consistently, and in accordance with applicable Oklahoma licensing, certification, and professional standards.

This is an on-site leadership position offering the opportunity to help shape the clinical foundation of a small, 10-bed recovery program.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Treatment

• Oversee clinical programming and the delivery of substance use disorder treatment services.
• Establish and maintain appropriate clinical policies, procedures, and treatment protocols.
• Oversee client assessments, individualized treatment plans, progress reviews, discharge planning, and continuing-care coordination, consistent with professional scope and program requirements.
• Ensure treatment approaches are evidence-informed, trauma-informed, person-centered, and recovery-oriented.
• Coordinate with nursing staff and other qualified providers regarding client needs, medication-related concerns, referrals, and continuity of care.
• Help develop a structured therapeutic environment that promotes safety, accountability, and sustainable recovery.

Staff Supervision & Team Development

• Provide clinical supervision to appropriately qualified staff within the scope of the Director's license and applicable regulations.
• Support behavioral health technicians and other team members through training, guidance, and clear clinical protocols.
• Establish expectations for documentation, communication, client boundaries, and professional conduct.
• Coordinate with organizational leadership to support staffing, training, and program development.

Compliance, Documentation & Quality Assurance

• Maintain clinical records and documentation in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Support compliance with Oklahoma regulations, facility certification standards, and applicable federal privacy laws.
• Monitor treatment quality, incident reporting, client safety, and corrective action plans.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and regulatory reviews.
• Ensure appropriate clinical escalation and emergency-response procedures are established and followed.

Program Development & Outcomes

• Help establish measurable clinical outcomes and quality indicators.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate referrals and relationships with outside treatment providers and community resources.
• Support the development of discharge, aftercare, and recovery-support pathways.
• Collaborate with leadership on sustainable program operations while maintaining appropriate clinical independence and professional standards.

Required Qualifications

• An active, unrestricted Oklahoma clinical license appropriate to the facility's certified treatment services.
• Potentially qualifying credentials may include Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or another credential expressly accepted under the applicable Oklahoma requirements.
• Relevant experience in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, or addiction recovery services.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee clinical programming, treatment documentation, and quality assurance.
• Knowledge of ethical standards, client confidentiality, treatment planning, and professional scope of practice.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and team-development skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Oklahoma.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior clinical leadership or supervisory experience in a residential or structured substance use treatment setting.
• Experience with Oklahoma behavioral health regulations and ODMHSAS certification requirements.
• Familiarity with evidence-based addiction treatment, trauma-informed care, relapse prevention, and continuing-care planning.
• Experience establishing clinical policies, procedures, and outcome-tracking systems in a developing program.

Compensation & Opportunity

• Annual salary of $75,000–$85,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Full-time, on-site leadership role.
• Opportunity to help establish and develop the clinical program at a small, 10-bed recovery center.
• Collaboration with organizational leadership, nursing personnel, behavioral health technicians, and other recovery professionals.