Clinical Director at ARC Health Partners – San Diego, California

Clinical Director

Location: San Diego, CA; Active licensure in California is required

Compensation: Estimated annual compensation between $100,000-110,000

Employment Type: W-2 Employee, Full Time (40 hours per week), Non-Exempt

Reports to: Founder/CEO

Join Positive Change Counseling Centers team as a Clinical Director!

Job Summary
The Clinical Director at Positive Change Counseling oversees all clinical services and standards within the practice. This role is responsible for clinician supervision, therapist development, clinical training, and maintaining the quality of care provided to clients. The Clinical Director works closely with the Practice Manager to ensure that operational systems support excellent clinical care while maintaining a small clinical caseload. As Clinical Director, you will extend this mission to our staff—fostering a culture of growth, ethical excellence, and collaborative leadership.

Clinical Director Responsibilities:

Leadership & Clinical Management

• Supervise clinical staff, including Lead Clinicians, Licensed and Associate therapists.
• Conduct annual performance reviews and provide ongoing performance feedback.
• Participate in interviewing and selecting candidates for clinical positions.
• Support onboarding of new clinicians, including orientation to practice culture and clinical expectations.
• Lead clinical leadership meetings and collaborate with the Practice Manager on practice-wide initiatives.
• Provide updates and strategic input to the Founder/CEO.

Clinical Supervision & Consultation

• Provide clinical supervision to Associate clinicians and consultation to Licensed therapists.
• Responsible for organization of monthly case consultation groups for clinicians.
• Lead monthly supervisor consultation meetings.
• Provide guidance to clinicians regarding complex clinical cases.
• Maintain awareness of legal and ethical updates in psychotherapy practice.

Clinical Training & Therapist Development

• Oversee the development and implementation of clinical training programs.
• Maintain a training library and assign training resources to clinicians as needed.
• Develop and implement onboarding training for clinical staff.
• Build relationships with local graduate programs to support recruitment and professional development.

Clinical Quality Assurance

• Oversee chart reviews and clinical documentation standards.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, ethical standards, and practice policies.
• Monitor clinician caseload trends, retention, and clinical outcomes.
• Review charts for records requests and audits.

Operations Collaboration

• Collaborate with the Practice Manager to:
  o Monitor session counts and clinician productivity.
  o Identify operational improvements that support clinical care.
  o Address patient complaints or concerns.
• Help develop and refine clinical policies and procedures.

Marketing & Community Outreach

• Maintain relationships with referral partners and community organizations.
• Represent the practice at professional networking events.
• Participate in community outreach or educational presentations.
• Approve blogs for our practice website.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Maintain an active caseload of approximately 12 encounters per week providing psychotherapy services.
• Follow documentation and treatment planning standards.
• Participate in practice consultation meetings.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: Base Salary of $70,304 annually + $53 per encounter (with CPT Code Bonus Opportunities up to $15 per encounter)
• Estimated annual compensation between $100,000-110,000
• 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

Clinical Director Requirements

• Active licensure (Licensed Psychologist, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC) in the state of California (Active & Registered with BBS/BOP)
• Master's or doctoral degree in psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years post-licensure experience.
• Experience supervising Associate Clinicians.
• Strong leadership, clinical judgment, and communication skills.
• Mental health management experience preferred.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Communication – Must be able to speak, read, and write in English so others may understand
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people
• Time Management - Managing one's own time effectively
• Prioritization – Must be able to adjust to changing priorities and complete multiple projects despite interruptions
• Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it
• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
• Computer Skills – Must be proficient in using common programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel and be able to operate basic office machines such as copier, printer, and calculator
• Stationary - Prolonged periods in a stationary position at a desk

About Positive Change Counseling Center:

Positive Change Counseling Center is a compassionate, client-centered mental health practice dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families create meaningful and lasting change. Our clinicians provide evidence-based therapy in a supportive and collaborative environment, tailoring care to meet each client’s unique goals and needs.

Since 2006, we’ve remained committed to supporting our therapists as much as our clients. Positive Change Counseling Center fosters a culture of teamwork, professional growth, and clinical integrity, allowing clinicians to focus on impactful therapeutic work without the administrative burdens of managing a private practice. We value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and clinical approaches, and strive to create an inclusive space where clinicians feel supported and empowered to do their best work.

Positive Change Counseling Center is 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.

Positive Change Counseling Center is 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.

Positive Change Counseling Center is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodation requests may be submitted to careers@archealthpartners.com.