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HealthCare Recruiters International

Clinical Director, Residential Services

HealthCare Recruiters International, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285

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HealthCare Recruiters International is recruiting for a

Clinical Director

responsible for the overall clinical leadership, supervision, and quality of care for a residential Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment program, including an attached medical detoxification unit. This role ensures the delivery of evidence-based, ethical, trauma-informed, and regulatory-compliant clinical services. The Clinical Director provides strategic oversight of clinical programming, staff performance, compliance, and continuous quality improvement.

Location Outside of Denver, Colorado

Job Title Clinical Director – Residential Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Program (with Detox)

Employment Type Full-time; Permanent

Base Pay Range $120,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership and direction for inpatient, residential, and detox services.

Ensure all clinical services align with evidence-based practices, state and federal regulations, and accreditation standards.

Oversee the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of clinical programming, treatment modalities, and levels of care.

Ensure continuity of care across detox, residential, and step-down services.

Maintain high standards of ethical practice and patient-centered care.

Staff Supervision & Development

Directly supervise clinical managers, therapists, counselors, and other licensed clinical staff.

Ensure appropriate staffing levels, licensure, credentialing, and scope-of-practice compliance.

Provide regular clinical supervision, performance evaluations, coaching, and professional development.

Support staff retention through mentorship, training, and fostering a positive clinical culture.

Address clinical performance issues promptly and appropriately.

Compliance, Quality Assurance & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with state licensing requirements, federal regulations, payer requirements, and accreditation standards.

Oversee clinical documentation standards and audits for accuracy, timeliness, and medical necessity.

Lead quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.

Participate in incident review, risk management, and corrective action planning.

Prepare for and lead licensing and accreditation surveys and audits.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree or Doctorate in a behavioral health-related field (e.g., Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy).

Active, unrestricted clinical license in the state of employment (e.g., LCSW, LMHC, LPC, LMFT, PsyD, PhD).

Minimum

5–7 years

of clinical experience in SUD treatment.

Minimum

3–5 years

of clinical leadership or supervisory experience in inpatient, residential, or detox settings.

Strong understanding of regulatory, accreditation

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Primarily on-site in an inpatient/residential treatment setting.

May require evenings, weekends, or on-call availability.

Benefits

401K with up to 4% match

80 hours of PTO/Sick each year

Health Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance of $25,000

6 Paid Holidays

Salary: $120 to $130K

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Administrative

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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