Clinical Program Director

About Evolve Treatment Centers:
Evolve offers the best in therapy and recovery options for residential and outpatient treatment programs for teens. We help adolescents 12 to 17 years old struggling with mental health, substance abuse, or behavior issues. Evolve offers a one-of-a-kind experience that serves teens and their families from across the country from our California-based treatment centers. We focus on positivity, equipping teens for change, and growing the whole person in a setting that’s comfortable and feels like home.

 Job Summary:
The Clinical Director is an experienced, licensed clinician who oversees the clinical operations of our 6 bed adolescent treatment center in Sacramento, CA!
 
Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical oversight to the programs and ensure that all quality, clinical excellence, and safety measures are maintained. 
• Provide clinical supervision to unlicensed staff per BBS requirements
• Provide tours for prospective clients and their families and support Primary Therapists as needed in supporting client’s families.
• Ensure that the program’s clinical approach remains behavioral and skills-based and in line with Evolve’s mission and values.  
• Facilitate weekly Treatment Team meetings, regular clinical trainings and provide clinical mentorship, compile behavioral feedback for clients, and ensure meeting notes are taken and distributed 
• Regularly review and audit clinical documentation for the program in order to maintain internal and licensing standards
• Assist with coverage of individual, family, and group therapy sessions as needed during Primary Therapist absences. 

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to the teams.
• Provide direct supervision and facilitate weekly meetings with the Primary Therapists, and Operations Manager to provide oversight and individualized support. 
• Evaluate the performance and competence of staff, and when necessary, discipline and discharge subordinate staff in accordance with established personnel policies (i.e.: Performance evaluations, Coaching Plans, etc.)
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager to oversee Residential Counselor and Chef performance and participate in implementation of performance reviews and disciplinary action. 
• Create and maintain a positive, collaborative team culture and collaborate with the Operations Manager to facilitate quarterly team-building activities for the team. 
• Provide staff with updates/ changes to policies, procedures, and organizational goals
• Maintain the program schedule and ensure that it adheres to Evolve’s program schedule requirements 

• Licensed for at least 2 years in California as a LMFT/LCSW/LPCC
• Must be able to pass a Live Scan background check
• Exceptional clinical judgment
• Knowledge and experience in various therapeutic orientations and treatment modalities
• Provides clear communication both in person and via email 
• Demonstrates sensitivity and attentiveness to clinical needs related to disability and/or racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual and gender identity
• Knowledge of adolescent mental health and co-occurring disorders
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain a positive collaborative relationship among staff

• Experience working with adolescents, particularly those with mental health and substance abuse issues
• Experience with supervision and management

Pay Range: 

• $115,000 - $130,000 annual salary

Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 

• Paid Time Off - We understand a healthy work/life balance is crucial for our success, so we maintain a flexible Paid Time Off policy. Employees start accruing PTO immediately upon hire. In addition, employees receive paid holidays, paid sick days, and time off for bereavement and religious observances.  

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)/Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA) 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - As a mental health treatment provider, we understand the importance of maintaining the emotional health and personal well-being of each member of our staff.  

• Retirement Planning  

• Professional Training - We invest in professional growth, offering quarterly continued education, ongoing training, and professional development courses for all employees.  

• Free Meals – Employees working at our Residential Treatment Centers are offered free meals provided by our in-house chef.  

Equal Opportunity Employer: Evolve Treatment Centers is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We firmly believe that every individual deserves an equal opportunity to thrive and contribute to our organization. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, marital status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 

Salary : $115,000 - $130,000