For more than 40 years, Rite of Passage has been dedicated to improving the lives of youth and creating pathways to successful adulthood. We are seeking an experienced, mission-driven executive leader to serve as the Clinical Director for Canyon State Academy and Desert Lily Academy, two residential campuses offering therapeutic services and located in the growing community of Queen Creek, Arizona.
Both academies are situated on a beautiful 180-acre campus and offers an environment unlike any other residential treatment program. The campuses include student housing, a football stadium, athletic center, gymnasium, wrestling facility, fully equipped weight room, farm program, thrift store, café, and barbershop that serve both students and the local community. This is a rare opportunity to lead a comprehensive treatment environment where clinical care, education, vocational programming, recreation, and life skills development come together to create lasting change.
What you will do:
The Clinical Director provides leadership, oversight, and management of all clinical services. This position ensures delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed, and evidence-based treatment while maintaining full compliance with Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), AHCCCS, HIPAA, and all applicable state and federal regulations. The Clinical Director serves as the primary clinical leader for the programs, provides clinical supervision in support of Rite Path’s mission and values.
The Clinical Director serves as the senior leader of the overall strategic execution and service delivery of clinical, case management, medical, and regulatory performance of the program.
This position provides leadership to multidisciplinary teams while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, clinical excellence, and positive outcomes for youth and families served. The ideal candidate is an experienced behavioral health administrator who understands the complexities of residential treatment and the youth population.
Qualifications:- Must be Clinically Licensed: (LPC), (LAC), (LCSW), (LMSW), (LMFT), (LAMFT), (LISAC),(LASAC)
- Master's degree in Behavioral Health, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in behavioral health, residential treatment, healthcare, child welfare, or human services.
- Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and complex treatment environments.
- Strong knowledge of behavioral health regulations, licensing requirements, and treatment operations.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, relationship-building, and decision-making skills.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must successfully pass a criminal background check, child abuse registry review, physical examination, TB screening, and drug screening (THC excluded).
This is more than a facility leadership position—it is an opportunity to shape the future of a large, multidisciplinary behavioral health program while making a meaningful difference in the lives of youth.
Perks and Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match up to 6%
- Generous Paid Time Off available as it accrues
- Free Staff Meals on Campus
- Employee Discounts at the Campus Café and Thrift Store
- Professional Growth and Advancement Opportunities
- The opportunity to lead a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping youth reach their full potential
If you are a proven behavioral health leader who is passionate about developing teams, driving organizational excellence, and creating life-changing outcomes for youth, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Rite of Passage legacy.
Join us in transforming lives, strengthening communities, and helping young people build successful futures.
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Skills Required
- Must hold a clinical license (LPC, LAC, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LAMFT, LISAC, LASAC)
- Master's degree in Behavioral Health, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in behavioral health, residential treatment, healthcare, child welfare, or human services
- Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and complex treatment environments
- Strong knowledge of behavioral health regulations, licensing requirements, and treatment operations (ADHS, AHCCCS, HIPAA)
- Experience providing clinical supervision and fostering clinical excellence in trauma-informed care
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must successfully pass criminal background check, child abuse registry review, physical exam, TB screening, and drug screening (THC excluded)
What We Do
Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and services for troubled and at-risk youth. With 35 years of experience in the juvenile justice industry, Rite of Passage has multiple service divisions that work with nearly 2,000 youth and families daily including schools, community-based services, academic-model programs, gender-specific treatment and secure facilities. The agency and its staff provide targeted services, skill-building opportunities and rich programming that promote youth success within their community, and for life.
