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Healthcare, Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse Treatment

Clinical Director

Costa Mesa, CAOnsiteFull TimeDirectorPosted 5 hours ago

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Required skills

  • licensing
  • clinical experience
  • adolescents
  • young adults
  • families
  • residential setting
  • multidisciplinary
  • integrated care
  • leadership style
  • culturally competent care

Nice to have

  • psychology
  • counseling
  • social work
  • compassionate
  • clear leadership
  • hard decisions

Role summary

The Clinical Director will oversee all aspects of clinical operations, programming, and treatment services for their program. This role involves collaborating with executive leadership to maintain the integrity and enhance the quality of the clinical model. Key responsibilities include managing and developing clinical staff, assisting with complex cases to improve client outcomes, supporting the client and family experience, and ensuring program fidelity through ongoing assessment and quality assurance. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree, appropriate licensing, and at least two years of relevant clinical experience with adolescents, young adults, and families, including one year in a residential setting. A compassionate leadership style, experience in culturally competent care, and a problem-solving approach to process improvement are essential.

What You’ll Do

The Clinical Director supports all aspects of clinical operations, programming, and treatment services at their program. You’ll collaborate with the Executive Director and the Chief Clinical Officer to protect the integrity of Newport’s clinical model, and to enhance the quality and efficacy of the care we provide. Key responsibilities include:

 

  • Ensure alignment and authentic communication across all team members and services
  • Hire, train, supervise, and mentor clinical staff—helping them to grow while feeling supported and connected
  • Assist with complex cases to improve client engagement and treatment outcomes
  • Support the client and family experience through communication, empathy, and attention to their goals
  • Uphold the integrity of the program and fidelity to Newport’s clinical model, through continual assessment, documentation, and quality assurance initiatives

What Makes You a Great Fit

  • Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work, with appropriate licensing (Recruiter please add state specific requirements)
  • Two years or more of relevant clinical experience with adolescents, young adults, and families, including at least one year in a residential setting
  • A clinical approach that aligns with Newport’s multidisciplinary, integrated care
  • Compassionate and clear leadership style that brings out the best in people
  • Experience delivering culturally competent care for specific populations, such as LGBTQ+ and BIPOC
  • A problem-solver who can streamline processes and lean into opportunities
  • The courage and self-confidence to make hard decisions in a fast-paced environment

Compensation Range: XX-XX

 

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