Director of Clinical Services (LISW or LPCC)

Salary: $100k-$130K

Director of Clinical Services Residential Treatment (Adolescent Males)

Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC)is seeking a dynamic and experiencedDirector of Clinical Servicesto lead clinical services within our residential treatment program serving adolescent males. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving clinical excellence, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a high-performing, trauma-informed care environment.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field
• Active clinical licensure (LISW, LPC, or LMFT) required
• Clinical supervisor designation strongly preferred
• 5+ years of clinical experience working with adolescents
• 3+ years of clinical leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience in residential treatment and child-serving systems strongly preferred

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Program Oversight

• Provide strategic direction and oversight of all clinical services and programming
• Lead individualized treatment planning and multidisciplinary team meetings
• Ensure services are trauma-informed, evidence-based, and gender-responsive
• Evaluate program effectiveness and implement continuous quality improvements

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with state licensing standards for residential treatment
• Oversee adherence to Medicaid, managed care, and accreditation requirements
• Lead audit readiness, inspections, and quality assurance reviews

Staff Supervision & Development

• Provide clinical supervision to therapists, case managers, and interns
• Conduct evaluations, coaching, and competency development
• Lead onboarding, training, and professional development initiatives
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and culturally responsive team environment

Direct Clinical Support

• Conduct diagnostic and risk assessments as needed
• Support crisis intervention, safety planning, and high-acuity cases
• Maintain a limited caseload when necessary

Documentation & Quality Assurance

• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation
• Review treatment plans, progress notes, and incident reports
• Oversee mandatory reporting and critical incident processes

Collaboration

• Serve as liaison with families, courts, schools, and external partners
• Collaborate with medical, psychiatric, and residential teams to support outcomes

Core Competencies

• Strong expertise in trauma-informed care and adolescent development
• Proficiency in evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, MI, and EMDR)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and crisis management skills
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and documentation standards

Work Environment

• Residential treatment setting (24/7 operations)
• On-call rotation required
• Occasional evenings and weekends

Performance Measures

• Regulatory compliance and audit outcomes
• Documentation quality and timeliness
• Clinical outcomes and program effectiveness
• Staff engagement and retention

Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DTAC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Clinical Director : 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• LISW-S (Required)

Work Location: In person