Clinical Director

Clinical Director – Residential Treatment (Adolescent Males)Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC) | Full-TimeDiversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Clinical Director to 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• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field• Active clinical licensure (LCSW, 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• EMDR certification or demonstrated experience required• Experience in residential treatment and child-serving systems strongly preferredKey ResponsibilitiesClinical 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 improvementsRegulatory 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 reviewsStaff 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 environmentDirect Clinical Support• Conduct diagnostic and risk assessments as needed• Support crisis intervention, safety planning, and high-acuity cases• Maintain a limited caseload when necessaryDocumentation & Quality Assurance• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation• Review treatment plans, progress notes, and incident reports• Oversee mandatory reporting and critical incident processesCollaboration• Serve as liaison with families, courts, schools, and external partners• Collaborate with medical, psychiatric, and residential teams to support outcomesCore 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 standardsWork Environment• Residential treatment setting (24/7 operations)• On-call rotation required• Occasional evenings and weekendsPerformance Measures• Regulatory compliance and audit outcomes• Documentation quality and timeliness• Clinical outcomes and program effectiveness• Staff engagement and retentionDiversified 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,