Director of Clinical Services
Employment Type:
Full-Time Direct Hire
Category: Counselor/Therapist, Program Director
Job Number: 7385
Job Description
A mission-driven, therapeutic residential treatment program located in central-eastern Vermont is seeking a full-time Director of Clinical Services. The program specializes in the treatment of adults with persistent psychiatric illness.
The Director of Clinical Services provides senior-level clinical, operational, and administrative leadership for residential and behavioral health programs. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed, and client-centered care while advancing clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and strong program outcomes.
The Director oversees clinical staff and service delivery and partners closely with residential and executive leadership to ensure coordinated, effective, and consistent programming across all services.
Located in a peaceful small-town setting within the Upper Valley region, the organization offers access to nearby academic institutions, medical centers, and cultural amenities. This position is ideal for a leader seeking meaningful clinical impact in a balanced rural New England lifestyle.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership
Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
The employer is offering a competitive salary and benefits package.
For immediate consideration, please submit your resume with a cover letter to Cheryl@Psychpros.com
IND123
The Director of Clinical Services provides senior-level clinical, operational, and administrative leadership for residential and behavioral health programs. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed, and client-centered care while advancing clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and strong program outcomes.
The Director oversees clinical staff and service delivery and partners closely with residential and executive leadership to ensure coordinated, effective, and consistent programming across all services.
Located in a peaceful small-town setting within the Upper Valley region, the organization offers access to nearby academic institutions, medical centers, and cultural amenities. This position is ideal for a leader seeking meaningful clinical impact in a balanced rural New England lifestyle.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership
- Provide individual and group therapy aligned with treatment plans and clinical best practices
- Conduct assessments, diagnoses, and collaborative treatment planning
- Monitor client progress within residential programming
- Provide crisis intervention and risk management support
- Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation
- Coordinate referrals and discharge planning with external providers
- Participate in admissions reviews and referral consultations
- Provide weekly supervision to clinical staff
- Oversee clinical documentation quality, compliance, and service delivery standards
- Conduct chart audits and ensure regulatory compliance
- Manage caseload assignments and staffing coverage
- Lead clinical team meetings and coordinate with residential leadership
- Support crisis response coordination and clinical decision-making
- Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management of clinical staff
- Develop and refine clinical policies, procedures, and outcome measures
- Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning and program development
- Support continuous quality improvement initiatives
- Maintain compliance with all state, federal, and organizational regulations
- Build and sustain relationships with referral sources and community partners
- Contribute to organizational leadership meetings and initiatives
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related human services field
- Active independent clinical license (LCMHC, LICSW, LMFT, or equivalent) in applicable state(s)
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical and/or operational leadership experience in behavioral health or residential treatment settings
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and clinical supervision skills
- Deep understanding of behavioral health and trauma-informed care
- Excellent communication, organization, and time management abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound clinical and operational decisions
- Proficiency with EHR systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- Commitment to collaboration, accountability, and continuous quality improvement
The employer is offering a competitive salary and benefits package.
For immediate consideration, please submit your resume with a cover letter to Cheryl@Psychpros.com
IND123
Meet Your Recruiter
Cheryl Rapier
Senior Recruiting Manager
I enjoy the linking process - making good matches. My job is to listen to the needs of my clients and find the candidate who most closely matches what they are looking for.
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