Clinical Director

About the organization

Our client is an established substance use disorder treatment provider with multiple campuses in Texas. The organization offers a full continuum of care, from detox and residential through outpatient, and is in a period of deliberate growth.

The opportunity

Our client is seeking an exceptional Clinical Director to lead the clinical program at one of its Texas campuses. The organization's priority is finding the right leader, and it is prepared to move quickly for an outstanding candidate.

This is a hands-on leadership role. The right person builds structure and accountability, stays close to the clinical work and steps in when the program needs it.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and develop the therapist team, including caseloads, scheduling and clinical supervision

• Own the quality and consistency of clinical programming across levels of care

• Track and report on clinical KPIs and hold the team accountable to established workflows

• Ensure documentation, treatment planning and clinical records meet state licensing and accreditation standards

• Lead survey and audit readiness

• Provide clinical consultation on complex and high-acuity cases

• Partner with nursing, medical, admissions and operations leadership on census, client flow and client experience

• Recruit, onboard and retain clinical staff as the program grows

Required qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy or a related field

• Full, active Texas licensure (LPC, LCSW or LMFT)

• Prior clinical leadership or supervisory experience

• Substance use disorder treatment experience, ideally across detox, residential and outpatient care

• Working knowledge of state licensing and Joint Commission documentation standards

Preferred qualifications

• Supervisor designation (LPC-S, LCSW-S or LMFT-S)

• LCDC in addition to primary licensure

• Experience in a growing or multi-site treatment organization

• Track record of improving staff retention, documentation quality or clinical outcomes

Who thrives here

• A builder who brings structure and leads by example

• Comfortable being in the trenches with the team

• Direct, accountable and data-aware

• Motivated by growth and ready for more responsibility

Compensation

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus benefits. Details shared in confidential conversations.

Confidentiality

This is a confidential search. Client identity is shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation. All inquiries are handled with complete discretion.