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

Full-time; Permanent

Outside of Denver, Colorado

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Program Oversight

• 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.

Clinical Director, Healthcare Compensation

• 401K with up to 4% match
• 80 hours of PTO/Sick each year
• Health Insurance
• Dental/Vision/Accident
• Employer Paid Life Insurance of $25,000
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Salary: $120 to $130K