Director of Clinical Affairs

Director of Clinical Affairs

Location Los Angeles, CA 90019 Date Posted June 24, 2026 Job ID 14790 Employment Type Direct Hire

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Director of Clinical Affairs on behalf of a mission-driven organization providing behavioral health and supportive services to vulnerable populations throughout Los Angeles County. This leadership opportunity is ideal for a seasoned clinician who is passionate about building high-performing teams, strengthening clinical infrastructure, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional, client-centered care.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Deputy Director, the Director of Clinical Affairs will provide strategic and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary clinical team of approximately 25 Clinical Supervisors, Clinicians, Associate Clinicians, and Quality Assurance staff. This individual will champion a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth while ensuring clinical excellence and regulatory compliance across programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision, and performance management to clinical staff across multiple sites.
• Develop and strengthen systems that support clinician onboarding, mentorship, supervision, and ongoing professional development.
• Establish and maintain clinical quality assurance processes, including documentation reviews, audits, corrective action plans, and performance monitoring.
• Monitor CHAMP compliance and implement systems that promote consistent adherence to documentation standards.
• Design and facilitate training initiatives focused on trauma-informed care, Housing First, Harm Reduction, ethics, crisis intervention, and evidence-based practices.
• Partner effectively with Nursing, Operations, Oversight, and Program leadership to support coordinated service delivery and positive cross-functional relationships.
• Address performance concerns promptly and objectively while fostering a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.
• Track clinical outcomes and performance indicators, identifying opportunities to enhance service quality and effectiveness.
• Exercise hiring, coaching, disciplinary, and termination authority related to clinical staff.
• Support organizational growth initiatives by ensuring the clinical infrastructure can scale effectively.

Qualifications

• Active California licensure as an LMFT, LCSW, or PsyD required.
• Minimum of 7 years of clinical experience within behavioral health settings.
• At least 4 years of leadership experience managing clinical teams.
• Demonstrated success building clinical supervision structures and quality assurance systems.
• Experience supporting and developing associate clinicians through mentorship and structured supervision.
• Experience serving populations impacted by homelessness, severe mental illness, substance use disorders, or justice involvement strongly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary of $150,000 - $170,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing, mission-driven organization dedicated to serving vulnerable communities throughout Los Angeles.

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

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