Careers

Location: North Georgia Recovery Center / Kennesaw, GA
Reports To: Executive Director
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Position Summary

The Clinical Director is responsible for providing leadership, oversight, and clinical direction for therapeutic services within an adult-only residential mental health and substance use treatment facility. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care while maintaining compliance with licensing, accreditation, and ethical standards. The Clinical Director supervises the clinical team, oversees program development, and plays a key role in ensuring both positive client outcomes and healthy employee culture.

This position includes participation in a rotating on-call schedule and requires the ability to provide direct clinical services as needed to cover team member absences.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise clinical staff, including therapists, case managers, and interns.
• Provide clinical supervision in accordance with licensing standards.
• Oversee assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for adult clients with co-occurring disorders.
• Ensure the application of evidence-based, trauma-informed, and culturally competent practices.

Program Oversight

• Develop and evaluate therapeutic programming specific to adult clients.
• Monitor client outcomes and adjust services accordingly.
• Align treatment protocols with current clinical best practices.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure timely, accurate documentation in line with HIPAA and state regulations.
• Maintain readiness for audits and inspections.
• Ensure compliance with licensing and accreditation standards (e.g., The Joint Commission, CARF).

Coverage & On-Call Responsibilities

• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for facility, clinical, and crisis support to support both employees and clients.
• Provide direct clinical services when needed, including covering for staff on leave or in urgent situations.

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with medical staff, admissions, nursing, and administration.
• Maintain communication with families, referral sources, and external providers.
• Participate in leadership team meetings and strategic planning.

Training & Development

• Train and support clinical team members through onboarding and ongoing development.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide mentorship.
• Stay current with trends and continuing education in adult behavioral health treatment.

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field.
• Current, unrestricted license (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, LPC, PsyD) in the state of Georgia.

Experience

• 5+ years of clinical experience with adult populations in mental health and substance use treatment.
• 2+ years of supervisory/leadership experience in a residential or inpatient setting.

Skills & Competencies

• Expertise in co-occurring disorders and adult behavioral health.
• Familiarity with evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT, MI, trauma-informed care).
• Strong communication, crisis management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and participate in on-call rotation.
• Strong leadership skills that promote a positive and collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electronic health records (EHRs).
• Familiarity with insurance billing.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or other language) is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.

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