Clinical Director
Full‑Time Onsite | LMHC, LCSW, LCAC, or LMFT Required
We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, Paid Time Off, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.
Our teammates believe in building a better world—one where lives and communities are restored through compassionate, comprehensive, and evidence‑based care.
As Clinical Director, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for all clinical programming while supervising both licensed and unlicensed clinical teammates. You will champion clinical excellence, promote continuous quality improvement, and ensure services are delivered with accuracy, integrity, and regulatory compliance. This role requires confident decision‑making, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to remain clinically engaged as needed to support patient care and team success.
Benefits
- 18 days Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) with company match
- Company‑sponsored training and certification opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and accident insurance
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
- Discounted tuition and scholarship opportunities through Capella University
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Current, unrestricted professional clinical license in the state of Indiana, including one of the following required:
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Minimum of three (3) years of progressive clinical counseling experience in a behavioral health setting
- In‑depth understanding of co‑occurring mental health disorders and appropriate treatment interventions
- Demonstrated knowledge of effective management and supervisory practices
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to plan, direct, and monitor the work of others while fostering a positive and productive work environment
- Current CPR certification
- Valid driver’s license in good standing and insurable by the designated carrier (role requires driving for company purposes)
- Ability to travel up to 10% as needed
Preferred
- Five (5) years of progressive clinical counseling experience in a behavioral health setting
Responsibilities
- Lead the hiring, onboarding, development, and retention of clinical teammates
- Provide individual and group clinical supervision, guidance, and operational leadership to counselors
- Establish performance standards and complete 90‑day and annual performance evaluations focused on continuous improvement
- Foster a culture of trust, accountability, collaboration, and professional excellence
- Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies to enhance patient care and staff development
- Ensure clinical services are delivered ethically, efficiently, and in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
- Coordinate clinical assignments related to intake assessments, individual and group counseling, and educational programming
- Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions as needed
- Oversee quality assurance activities to ensure documentation meets company, regulatory, and accrediting standards
- Ensure adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and performance improvement initiatives
- Uphold confidentiality standards in accordance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and all applicable state and federal regulations
- Investigate and resolve teammate concerns or complaints in a fair, timely, and professional manner
- Actively participate in meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development
- Complete all required training and continuing education in accordance with program and regulatory requirements
- Perform other duties as assigned
Join our team. Join our mission.
Qualifications Education Required Masters or better. Experience Required Progressive clinical counseling leadership experience in a behavioral health setting Equal Opportunity Employer
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Skills Required
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university
- Current, unrestricted professional clinical license in the state of Indiana
- Minimum of three (3) years of progressive clinical counseling experience in a behavioral health setting
- In‑depth understanding of co‑occurring mental health disorders and appropriate treatment interventions
- Demonstrated knowledge of effective management and supervisory practices
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Current CPR certification
- Valid driver's license in good standing
- Ability to travel up to 10% as needed
What We Do
Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a leading provider of comprehensive substance use disorder treatment services. Founded in 2006, Pinnacle has expanded into nine states (California, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia) and includes Aegis, Recovery Works, Stepping Stone, and more in our Pinnacle Family of Companies. Pinnacle was created to help individuals, families, and communities combat substance abuse and find lasting recovery. Our commitment to our patients is built on the quality, customization, and easily accessible nature of our care. Our approach to addiction treatment is holistic. We don't just treat the symptoms, but each aspect of a person; mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual. We off full-service treatment, including detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient programs, medication-supported recovery, transitional housing, and ongoing support. We harness the power of the latest research and complement it with compassionate care to address every facet of addiction. Our commitment to excellence and patient well-being means each person receives the support they need for a sustainable recovery. We're not just a treatment company; we're a community that creates a sense of hope in every step taken, and support in every heart we touch. Everyone knows someone who’s struggled with addiction, we’re no exception; we take addiction personally. That’s why Pinnacle provides the highest quality addiction treatment from a team who genuinely cares.








