Clinical Director

The Clinical Director serves as the senior clinical authority responsible for ensuring the quality, integrity, and compliance of all clinical programming across Freeman Recovery Center’s continuum of care. This position provides clinical oversight and direction, ensuring that treatment services adhere to the standards established by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) and The Joint Commission (JC) for behavioral health programs. The Clinical Director collaborates closely with the Program Director, Medical Director, and Compliance to ensure clinical services are evidence-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered. This role focuses on clinical quality, staff competency, and program fidelity, not direct supervision or licensure supervision. Primary Responsibilities: 1. Clinical Oversight & Program Quality Provides clinical leadership and oversight for all licensed levels of care (Detoxification, Residential, PHP, and IOP). Ensures all services meet TDMHSAS licensure requirements (Rule Chapters 0940-05-42, 0940-05-44, 0940-05-47) and Joint Commission Behavioral Health and Human Services standards. Reviews and approves clinical policies, procedures, and treatment protocols in collaboration with the Compliance Officer and Program Director. Conducts periodic chart and documentation reviews to confirm compliance with Rule 0940-05-42-.09, ASAM criteria, 42 CFR Part 2, and HIPAA. Provides guidance on complex clinical cases, treatment modalities, and discharge planning processes. Ensures treatment services are individualized, trauma-informed, and evidence-based. 2. Collaboration & Program Development Works hand-in-hand with the Program Director to ensure clinical programming aligns with operational objectives, staffing patterns, and licensure requirements. Partners with the Medical Director to ensure medical and clinical coordination for integrated behavioral health services. Collaborates with leadership to implement outcome-based programming and performance improvement initiatives. Participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings, Utilization Review, and Treatment Team meetings. Provides input on clinical staffing competencies and collaborates with HR and the Program Director regarding clinical training needs and continuing education. 3. Compliance & Accreditation Maintains an active working knowledge of TDMHSAS regulations, Joint Commission accreditation standards, and federal requirements affecting treatment services. Participates in surveys, audits, corrective action planning, and incident reviews. Provides clinical oversight of treatment documentation, ensuring progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries meet regulatory and ethical standards. Reviews clinical Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and assists with policy development related to clinical governance, treatment planning, documentation, and patient rights. Ensures policy adherence through routine and focused clinical audits in collaboration with the Compliance Department. Ensures compliance with all federal requirements related to the clinical program. 4. Training & Professional Development Supports ongoing staff training initiatives related to clinical best practices, documentation standards, trauma-informed care, and co-occurring disorder treatment. Promotes a culture of professional growth, ethics, and accountability among clinical personnel. Reviews and recommends relevant continuing education or certifications aligned with licensure standards. 5. Leadership & Communication Advises the Vice President of Operations and Program Director on clinical trends, treatment outcomes, and compliance risks. Serves as a liaison between clinical operations and executive leadership. Represents Freeman Recovery Center in community, state, or accreditation forums as needed. Ensures communication of clinical updates and policy changes to appropriate teams in a timely manner. Education and experience, degree and/or certification required (if applicable): 1. Education: Master’s degree or higher in a behavioral health-related field (Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, etc.). 2. Licensure: Active Tennessee license as LPC-MHSP, LCSW, or LMFT. 3. Experience: At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment, with demonstrated knowledge of state and national clinical standards. 4. Training: Proficiency in ASAM criteria, trauma-informed care, and co-occurring disorder treatment. 5. Certifications: CPR/First Aid required; Crisis Intervention/De-escalation training preferred. 6. In-depth understanding of addiction treatment models, clinical documentation, and outcome measurement. 7. Ability to interpret and apply TDMHSAS, Joint Commission, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2 standards. 8. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills related to clinical operations and compliance. 9. Excellent collaboration, communication, and leadership skills. 10. Commitment to client-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally competent care. Working Relationships: As a representative of Freeman Recovery Center, LLC, all comments, actions and behaviors have a direct effect on Freeman Recovery Center, LLC and its image and perception of quality care for the individuals we serve. Interactions with patient(s), staff, referral sources, guests and visitors, volunteer(s), and supervisors must be in a manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful and professional. This behavior should promote an atmosphere of teamwork that is congruent with Freeman Recovery Center, LLC policies and procedures and set a standard and guideline to promote positive relations. I have read the above job description and agree to perform the responsibilities as described above. I understand that this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills and responsibilities required.