Clinical Director

Clinical Director Position

Central City Health is committed to enabling every patient in our community to thrive through the delivery of high-quality, integrated, and patient-centered care. The Clinical Director provides administrative and clinical leadership for behavioral health and recovery treatment services, overseeing program operations, clinical practice, staff performance, and service delivery. The Clinical Director ensures services are delivered in accordance with evidence-based practices, regulatory and contractual requirements, and established standards of care. This role provides clinical and licensure oversight to assigned behavioral health staff and works collaboratively with organizational leadership and interdisciplinary teams to promote effective care coordination, program quality, and positive patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include owning day-to-day operations for the ACT Team, General Outpatient team, and the BH Supervisor's team staffing, scheduling, coverage, and productivity standards. The Clinical Director must protect the fidelity of the ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) program as a specialized, evidence-based model ensuring its embedded case managers, RN, and prescriber function as one integrated team, not a coordination layer split across branches. Additionally, the Clinical Director maintains DWIHN and CCBHC compliance for all behavioral health and SUD treatment delivered under this branch. Coordination with Clinical Supervision & Practice is required as appropriate, though this seat holds its own clinical/licensure authority over this branch's therapists directly, since it is a fully-licensed hire.

The Clinical Director supervises the BH Supervisor and the clinical lead for the ACT Team; models and reinforces closed-loop communication and a psychologically safe correction culture across the branch. Participation in monthly multi-disciplinary rounds and clinical leadership meetings under the Executive Director, Comprehensive BH & Integration is also required.

Education and experience required include a master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related behavioral health field; active, unrestricted Michigan clinical licensure REQUIRED (LP, LPC, or LMSW) a hiring requirement, not a preference, since this seat must hold clinical/licensure authority directly, without a matrixed split. Minimum 5 years progressive leadership experience in behavioral health or SUD treatment operations, including direct supervision of clinical staff. Working knowledge of DWIHN, CCBHC, and Michigan BH regulatory requirements; ACT fidelity model experience strongly preferred. BLS required.

Skills include understanding of the dynamics of individuals who have a history of homelessness, substance abuse issues, and mental illness. Ability to clarify assignments, establish priorities and communicate effectively; ability to plan, direct, coach, motivate and evaluate the work of others. Demonstrated willingness to assume accountability, make decisions, supervise, coach, teach, counsel, and motivate others. Mastery of communication and team building skills necessary to lead meetings and make formal presentations; mastery of writing skills required for grants, proposals, and reports; as well as management of complex dynamics. Ability to analyze the impact of Managed Care environment on the Programs and apply concepts to program operations. Ability to speak and write effectively using proper grammar and punctuation. Aptitude to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently within a broad scope of functional areas. Ability to influence others in an advisory/consultative/supervisory capacity.

Physical demands and working conditions may include walking, sitting, and/or standing for prolonged periods of time may be required. Normal office and medical office environments with exposure to noise, dust, or extreme temperatures. Must be available to work all hours scheduled. These include but are not limited to early mornings, evenings and weekend hours as determined by the organization and Senior Leadership. Work hours may shift depending on project or program needs. May have close contact with clients and/or their living environments which could include potential exposure to contagious diseases, unpleasant odors and/or to bug/pest infestations. Must possess and maintain an acceptable background check clearance, certifications, licensures and/or training as required by Central City Health, federal/state/county agencies, and other entities.

Benefits include dental insurance, employee assistance program, flexible spending account, health insurance, health savings account, life insurance, paid time off, and vision insurance. People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.