Clinical Director – Behavioral Health & Substance Use Services

Location: Albion, IN
Schedule: Full-time | Day or Evening Schedule (8–5 or 9–6)
On-Call: Occasional call for after-hours de-escalation support
Weekend Rotation: 4 hours on Saturdays, once per month; moves to a 6–8 week rotation once fully staffed
Compensation Range: $90,000 – $110,000 annually
Placement Type: Direct Hire

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Director to lead clinical operations within an adult behavioral health and substance use treatment program. This executive-style leadership role oversees clinical teams, program quality, regulatory compliance, and the delivery of evidence-based care. The ideal candidate is a licensed clinician with strong leadership presence, excellent documentation skills, and a passion for serving individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

The Clinical Director plays a key role in maintaining high standards of care, supporting program growth, and ensuring a trauma-informed, person-centered environment for both patients and staff.

Primary Responsibilities

Leadership & Oversight

• Provide day-to-day leadership to clinical teams, including therapists, counselors, case managers, and support personnel.
• Maintain compliance with state, federal, and accreditation requirements.
• Oversee clinical workflow, caseload assignments, and performance expectations.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and development of clinical staff.
• Maintain a positive, solutions-focused leadership approach.

Clinical & Operational Excellence

• Ensure delivery of high-quality clinical services across residential and outpatient levels of care.
• Strengthen program effectiveness through evidence-based treatment models and continuous improvement.
• Review and approve treatment plans, assessments, progress notes, and discharge planning.
• Provide clinical supervision (if certified/eligible) and support teams with challenging cases.
• Collaborate with medical providers, leadership, and administrative teams to ensure coordinated care.

Crisis & On-Call Support

• Participate in after-hours phone support for de-escalation or urgent clinical issues as needed.
• Assist staff with crisis intervention protocols and safety planning.

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure documentation meets organizational and regulatory standards.
• Maintain EMR accuracy (experience with Azzly/EHR systems is highly preferred).
• Participate in audits, QA/QI initiatives, and corrective action processes.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a behavioral health discipline.
• Fully independent clinical license in Indiana:
  • LMFT, LCSW, LMHC, LCAC (required)
• Strong experience with addiction treatment and co-occurring disorders.
• Demonstrated excellence in documentation and therapeutic best practices.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or clinical leadership experience.
• Experience working in residential or outpatient treatment settings.

Disqualifiers

• Not fully licensed.
• No addictions-related experience.

Department Overview

• Reports To: CEO (local leadership structure)
• Team Culture: Positivity, collaboration, and accountability are highly valued.
• EMR: Azzly (experience in EHR documentation strongly preferred)
• Patient Population: Adults with substance use and co-occurring behavioral health needs
• Growth Opportunities: Opportunities for expanded leadership responsibilities as the program scales
• Dress Code: Professional but flexible behavioral health clinical environment
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and remain seated for extended periods

Schedule & Expectations

• Hours: 8:00am–5:00pm or 9:00am–6:00pm
• Weekend Rotation: 4-hour Saturday rotation once monthly (reduces to 6–8 weeks once fully staffed)
• On-Call: Limited call for overnight de-escalation support

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $90,000–$110,000 annually
• Benefits: PTO awarded up front; health benefits available through a marketplace-style system (rates provided post-offer)
• Background Requirements:
  • 7-year background check
  • 10-panel drug screen