Regional Clinical Director - Orange County

Alter Behavioral Health; Dana Point (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with 6% match

Gym reimbursement up to $50/month

Paid time off

Job summary

A behavioral health organization in Dana Point is seeking a Regional Clinical Director to lead clinical teams across Orange County facilities. This role requires a licensed professional with supervisory experience in mental health settings. Major responsibilities include guiding treatment planning, staff development, and compliance with health standards. The position offers a competitive salary of $100,000-$120,000/year with benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Valid California license: LMFT, LCSW, PsyD, or PhD.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a DHCS/DSS-licensed residential program.
• 2–3 years of clinical supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and mentor clinical teams, ensuring high-quality care.
• Lead treatment planning and case reviews.
• Create programming and ensure compliance.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Therapeutic milieu management

Treatment planning

Strong communication

Education

Master’s degree or higher in relevant fields

Job description

Overview

Regional Clinical Director - Orange County

Alter Behavioral Health provides a pay range: This range is provided by Alter Behavioral Health. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range: $100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Alter Behavioral Health

Lead with Purpose: Join Alter Behavioral Health as a Regional Clinical Director

At Alter Behavioral Health, every decision matters — and every leader plays a role in transforming lives. We’re seeking a dynamic Regional Clinical Director to guide and inspire our clinical teams across all of our Orange County facilities. In this role, your leadership will directly impact client care, treatment outcomes, and the professional growth of therapists and care staff.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Leadership with Impact → Oversee and mentor clinical teams, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care for clients.
• Shape Treatment → Design and implement programming that blends compassion with clinical excellence.
• Competitive Compensation → Full-time, salaried role $100,000-120,000/year DOE with benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k) with 6% match.
• Wellness Perks → Gym reimbursement up to $50/month.
• Professional Growth → Support from executive leadership, opportunities for innovation, and direct influence on Alter’s treatment model.

What You’ll Do

• Clinical Oversight & Excellence → Lead treatment planning, guide case reviews, and ensure therapeutic programming is evidence-based and outcomes-driven.
• Staff Leadership & Development → Supervise Therapists and Care Path Managers, provide weekly coaching, and support BBS-registered staff in achieving licensure.
• Crisis Response & Consultation → Remain accessible for clinical emergencies, supporting staff with real-time decision-making.
• Program Development & Compliance → Create programming, support quality assurance, and maintain compliance with DHCS, DSS, and Joint Commission standards.
• Client Engagement → Carry a small caseload (3–5 clients) to stay connected to the clinical experience and model best practices.
• Collaboration & Teamwork → Partner with leadership, psychiatrists, and providers to ensure integrated, holistic client care.

Who You Are

• A licensed LMFT, LCSW, PsyD, or PhD in good standing.
• Experienced leader with at least 2–3 years of supervisory experience in a residential setting.
• Skilled in crisis intervention, therapeutic milieu management, and treatment planning within a residential mental health setting.
• Compassionate and culturally sensitive, ready to serve a diverse adult population.
• Strong communicator and mentor who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Why Alter Behavioral Health?

• Clinical Impact & Program Excellence: Drive clinical quality and innovation across multiple sites, ensuring best practices in client care and empowering teams to deliver exceptional outcomes.
• Strategic Leadership & Influence: Partner with executive leadership to shape treatment models, strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, and elevate the standard of mental health care across the region.
• Professional Fulfillment & Growth: Step into a trusted senior leadership role where your clinical expertise, vision, and mentorship directly influence both staff development and organizational success.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirement

• Valid California license: LMFT, LCSW, PsyD, or PhD.
• Master’s degree or higher in Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or Social Work.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a DHCS/DSS-licensed residential program.
• 2–3 years of clinical supervisory experience.
• Current CPR & First Aid Certification.
• Ability to pass a LiveScan criminal background check and drug screen.
• Preferred: CPI training or willingness to obtain.

Regulatory & Compliance Expectations

• Maintain compliance with all state and federal regulations, including DHCS, DSS, and Joint Commission standards.
• Follow company policies on safety, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.
• Participate in audits, training, and continuous quality improvement efforts.

At Alter Behavioral Health, you’ll never feel like “just an employee.” You’ll be part of a mission: creating hope and healing for those on their mental health journey.

Disclaimer – This posting provides a general overview of the Regional Clinical Director role at Alter Behavioral Health. It is not a complete or exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or conditions of employment. Specific job functions and expectations may be modified at the discretion of the company in accordance with business needs.