Clinical Director Overview:
Samba Recovery at Savannah is seeking a Licensed Clinical Director to lead and support our outpatient substance use programs, including Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Outpatient Detox (OP DTX) levels of care. This full-time role provides both direct clinical services and clinical supervision to a team of therapists delivering evidence-based treatment for substance use and co-occurring disorders.
The ideal candidate is a Georgia-licensed clinician with supervisory credentials (e.g., LPC-S, LCSW, LMFT, etc.) who demonstrates strong leadership, clinical judgement, and a passion for fostering professional growth in others while ensuring the highest quality of client care.
Clinical Director Responsibilities:
- Provide clinical supervision and oversight to therapists, case managers, and interns in accordance with Georgia licensing board standards.
- Conduct regular supervision meetings, ensuring adherence to ethical and professional guidelines, documentation standards, and treatment protocols.
- Oversee the clinical integrity and quality of care delivered across all outpatient programs (PHP, IOP, OP DTX).
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy, as needed, to support client care and program needs.
- Ability to manage a caseload, as needed, while maintaining professional boundaries and client engagement.
- Review and approve clinical documentation, including biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes, ensuring compliance with GA and TJC regulations, in our EHR system, KIPU.
- Complete regular and monthly chart audits.
- Lead case consultations, treatment team meetings, and multidisciplinary care coordination.
- Support staff development through training, coaching, and performance feedback.
- Collaborate with program leadership to develop, implement, and evaluate clinical policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Clinical Director Qualifications:
- Active Georgia clinical license with supervisory eligibility or credential required (LPC-S, LCSW, LMFT, etc. with supervisory endorsement).
- Masters degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field from a regionally accredited institution.
- Minimum 2 years of post-licensure experience providing therapy in substance use or behavioral health treatment settings, including psychoeducational and process groups. Familiarity with PHP and IOP programming is strongly preferred.
- Prior experience supervising or mentoring clinical staff preferred.
- Strong understanding of clinical best practices, documentation requirements, and regulatory standards (GA state regulations and The Joint Commission).
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment.
- Proficiency in EHR systems (KIPU preferred) and ability to ensure timely and compliant documentation.
Benefits:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (PTO)
Location (In Person):
- Savannah, GA 31405
About Samba Recovery:
Samba Recovery is committed to helping individuals reclaim their lives through compassionate, evidence-based outpatient treatment for behavioral health and substance use disorders. We believe in whole-person healing and maintain a culture rooted in integrity, teamwork, and clinical excellence.
Join our team of professionals making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve apply today.
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