Clinical Director at ARC Health Partners – San Diego, California

Clinical Director

Location: Remote; Active licensure in California is required

Employment Type: Full Time (40 hours per week), W2 Employee (combination role of supervisor and provider)

Salary: Up to $105,000 annual salary DOE

Join our growing team as a Clinical Director!

We are looking for a Clinical Director to join and lead our growing team! We're a collaborative, clinician-led practice dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based mental health care in a supportive and inclusive environment. We prioritize ethical practice, professional growth, and compassionate care for the diverse communities we serve.

Job Summary

This role combines supervisory leadership with direct clinical practice responsibilities. In addition to direct therapy, you will partner with other clinical leaders to ensure ethical, compliant, and high-quality care in accordance with company policies and applicable regulatory and professional standards. Responsibilities include clinician coaching and supervision, chart reviews, documentation training, monitoring client retention and feedback, and developing action plans and training programs to support continuous improvement. You will also ensure compliance with BBS supervision and ethics requirements, support timely and accurate documentation, and assist therapists with records-related questions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Clinical Leadership & Supervision

• Provide individual and peer coaching to clinicians to support professional growth, clinical excellence, and ethical practice.
• Collaborate with clinical leadership to ensure high standards of care, competence, and professionalism across the practice.
• Host and facilitate trainings as needed, including training programs for supervisors.

Quality Assurance & Clinical Oversight

• Conduct regular chart reviews to ensure clinical quality, documentation accuracy, and adherence to best practices, and hold providers accountable through timely feedback, corrective action plans, and follow-up to ensure sustained improvement and compliance.
• Monitor client retention and review patient feedback to identify trends and areas for improvement in alignment with practice Key Performance Indicators.
• Develop and implement action plans based on aggregate and individual clinical review findings.

Training & Professional Development

• Train new clinicians on documentation principles, clinical standards, and organizational policies and conduct ongoing performance reviews.
• Develop ongoing training plans and recommendations to support clinician skill development and compliance.
• Ensure continuing education and professional development align with regulatory and organizational requirements.

Compliance & Regulatory Standards

• Ensure compliance with BBS standards for supervision, ethical practice, and clinical documentation.
• Maintain oversight of timely and accurate documentation across all clinicians.
• Support therapists with records request questions and ensure proper handling of clinical records in accordance with regulations.

Provider Responsibilities:

• Provide therapy services to a caseload of clients, maintaining a clinical caseload of 6-10 clients per week in addition to your supervisory role.
• Provide professional clinical services, including individual, couples, and/or family therapy including: completing diagnostic assessments, developing treatment plans, designing and applying tailored interventions, evaluating client progress, and providing referrals and care coordination based on client needs.
• Follow company policies, professional conduct standards, and all applicable laws and regulations.
• Timely completion of documentation and associated tasks to support billing and administration.
• Exceptional clinical and boundary-setting skills along with expertise in therapeutic interventions and treatment modalities.
• Ability to work productively and effectively, both independently and in collaboration with colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: Base Salary up to $105,000 annually, dependent on experience and education
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4%
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents*
• HSA (with employer contribution) and FSA options to help manage healthcare and dependent care expenses*
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential mental health and life support resources*
• Generous paid time off and additional paid holidays*
• Case consultation with colleagues
• Malpractice insurance and all overhead expenses covered by the practice
• Billing, credentialing, scheduling, and intake support
• Flexible scheduling and telehealth options
• *Indicates benefits available only to full-time W-2 Employees

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Licensed as a therapist in the state of California.
• Proven experience in clinical supervision and team management.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution abilities.
• Dedication to maintaining ethical standards and confidentiality in all aspects of the role.
• Knowledge of diverse therapeutic modalities and evidence-based practices.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our teams and enhances the care we provide to the communities we serve.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodation requests may be submitted to careers@archealthpartners.com.