Regional Director, Behavioral Health & SUD Programs

Gaudenzia, Inc.; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaudenzia, Inc. in Maryland seeks a Regional Clinical Director to lead behavioral health and substance use programs regionally, applying ASAM criteria and evidence‑based practices to improve care across levels of care.

You will supervise regional Program Directors, Clinical Supervisors, and licensed clinicians, drive quality improvement, and ensure regulatory readiness and care coordination across sites.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Doctorate in a behavioral health field required.
• Independent clinical licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LCPC, LMHC, Psychologist, RN/NP).
• 5-7+ years of clinical leadership experience in behavioral health or SUD services.
• Experience with ASAM Criteria and multi-site oversight preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in behavioral health, with at least 3 years in program oversight, quality improvement, or clinical training.
• Demonstrated experience implementing evidence-based practices and fidelity monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide regional clinical leadership for behavioral health and substance use programs across ASAM Levels of Care (e.g., 0.5-3.7).
• Ensure trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and evidence-based practices are used.
• Assist Chief Clinical Officer with new programming initiatives.
• Conduct clinical audits, chart reviews, and ASAM-aligned utilization reviews.
• Oversee treatment planning, assessment quality, clinical documentation, and care coordination practices.
• Monitor regional performance metrics including treatment engagement, retention, outcomes, incident trends, and quality indicators.

Skills

ASAM Criteria

Multi-site oversight

Clinical leadership

Quality improvement

Fidelity monitoring

Education

Master’s degree or Doctorate in a behavioral health field

Independent clinical licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LCPC, LMHC, Psychologist, RN/NP)

Job description

Gaudenzia, Inc. in Maryland seeks a Regional Clinical Director to lead behavioral health and substance use programs regionally, applying ASAM criteria and evidence‑based practices to improve care across levels of care.

You will supervise regional Program Directors, Clinical Supervisors, and licensed clinicians, drive quality improvement, and ensure regulatory readiness and care coordination across sites.