Clinical Director; Behavioral Health - Residential

Clinical Director (Behavioral Health - Residential)

Full‑time, permanent opportunity to lead a residential behavioral health program serving children in a mission‑driven nonprofit organization.

POSITION OVERVIEW – The Clinical Director oversees clinical integrity, compliance, and effectiveness of residential programs, works closely with executive leadership to ensure high‑quality, compliant, and compassionate care.

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight for residential behavioral health programs serving children.
• Supervise, mentor, and support managers, clinicians, and direct care staff across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, accreditation, and regulatory standards, including child welfare and mental health requirements.
• Oversee clinical program design, implementation, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement.
• Partner with executive leadership and external agencies to support coordinated, ethical, and effective service delivery.
• Support staff training, performance management, and professional development aligned with best practices.

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, child development, or a related field.
• Active and valid California LCSW, LMFT, or Psychologist license (required).
• Clinical experience within residential and/or child‑serving behavioral health settings.
• Supervisory experience leading clinical or multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of DSM‑V, evidence‑based therapeutic interventions, and child protection systems.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS – Salary range $115,000–$130,000, depending on experience. Benefits include paid time off, holidays, and additional nonprofit‑structured benefits.

HOW TO APPLY – Please submit your resume for immediate consideration.

EEO STATEMENT – We are an equal‑opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class.