Senior Clinical Director, Specialty Courts

City of Reno; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Reno seeks a Clinical Director for Reno Municipal Court Specialty Courts. This professional provides advanced behavioral health assessments, diagnostic formulation, and treatment consultation to multidisciplinary teams.

The role informs judicial decision-making and coordinates with community treatment providers. Responsibilities include leading clinical quality improvement, presenting findings at MDT meetings, and delivering education on evidence-based practices while ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related behavioral health field.
• Current unrestricted Nevada licensure (LCSW/LCPC/LMFT/Psychologist or equivalent).
• Five years post-licensure clinical experience in assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary consultation.
• Experience with justice-involved populations and specialty courts is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for Specialty Court referrals.
• Develop DSM-5-TR based diagnoses and ASAM-informed treatment levels.
• Provide ongoing clinical guidance to judges, case managers, coordinators, and community partners.
• Collaborate with contracted providers to monitor progress and modify treatment as needed.
• Deliver regular educational programming on behavioral health topics.

Skills

DSM-5-TR criteria

ASAM Criteria

RNR model

Motivational interviewing

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Crisis intervention

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Adult learning principles

Clinical ethics

Education

Master’s degree in Behavioral Health

Job description

City of Reno seeks a Clinical Director for Reno Municipal Court Specialty Courts. This professional provides advanced behavioral health assessments, diagnostic formulation, and treatment consultation to multidisciplinary teams.

The role informs judicial decision-making and coordinates with community treatment providers. Responsibilities include leading clinical quality improvement, presenting findings at MDT meetings, and delivering education on evidence-based practices while ensuring compliance