Clinical Director - Inpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment

📍 Duncansville, PA
🕒 Full-Time | Exempt
📅 Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
💰 Salary: $50,000 - $70,000 annually 

Lead Clinical Excellence in Addiction Treatment

Are you a passionate behavioral health leader looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals recovering from substance use disorders? We are seeking an experienced Clinical Director to oversee clinical operations at our inpatient treatment facility in Duncansville, Pennsylvania.

In this leadership role, you will provide clinical oversight, staff supervision, program development, and quality assurance while ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. You'll collaborate closely with executive leadership to drive clinical excellence, maintain evidence-based treatment programming, and support positive patient outcomes.

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Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Oversight

• Oversee all clinical services, including assessments, intake, treatment planning, group therapy, individual counseling, family services, aftercare planning, crisis stabilization, and utilization review. 
• Evaluate clients to determine the appropriate level of care and identify DSM diagnoses.
• Ensure daily clinical programming is delivered as scheduled.
• Monitor clinical outcomes and client engagement.
• Implement, evaluate, and support evidence-based treatment modalities.

Staff Supervision & Development

• Provide individual and group supervision to counselors and clinical staff.
• Facilitate treatment team meetings and case consultations.
• Lead onboarding, training, professional development, and ongoing clinical supervision activities.
• Ensure clinical documentation and compliance standards are maintained.

Program Development & Quality Improvement

• Partner with the Executive Director and corporate leadership to enhance and expand clinical services.
• Develop and execute clinical strategic initiatives.
• Participate in operational reviews addressing documentation, EMR utilization, billing, and program effectiveness.
• Identify barriers to treatment engagement and implement solutions for improvement.

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

• Attend provider and community partner meetings.
• Support facility marketing initiatives by providing tours and program information.
• Build relationships with referral sources and external stakeholders.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain a therapeutic and safe treatment environment.
• Provide crisis intervention and clinical support as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and organizational information.
• Participate in on-call clinical support when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Required Qualifications

Candidates Must Meet One of the Following Pennsylvania ASAM-Aligned Program Requirements:

Option A

• Master's Degree in Chemical Dependency, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
• Working towards or already holding Master's-level licensure (LPC, LSW/LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent) or CAADC certification
• Two (2) years of clinical experience in a health and human services setting, including one (1) year working directly with individuals experiencing substance use disorders

Option B

• Bachelor's Degree in a qualifying field
• CADC credential (or actively pursuing)
• Minimum one (1) year of qualifying clinical experience
• Three (3) years of clinical experience, including one (1) year working directly with chemically dependent individuals

Option C

• Associate Degree in a qualifying field
• CAAC credential
• Four (4) years of clinical experience, including one (1) year working directly with chemically dependent individuals

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Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory experience within behavioral health, addiction treatment, residential treatment, detoxification, or inpatient settings
• Experience with utilization review and payer authorization processes
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria and evidence-based treatment modalities
• Strong understanding of state, federal, and accreditation standards
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)

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Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Sound clinical judgment and decision-making
• Ability to manage crisis situations effectively
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of substance use disorder treatment best practices
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to ethical, patient-centered care

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About the Facility

Our Duncansville inpatient treatment center provides comprehensive, evidence-based care for individuals seeking recovery from substance use disorders. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment where patients can achieve lasting recovery.

 

Why Join Pyramid?

• Join a nationally recognized behavioral healthcare organization.
• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals in recovery.
• Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team.
• Help advance access to addiction treatment and recovery services in the Pittsburgh community.
• Work alongside dedicated professionals committed to client success.
• Employees and families all have free virtual health care.
• Take up to 50% of your earned pay in advance of payday to help cover surprise expenses.

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Apply Today

If you're seeking a rewarding role in behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment, apply now to join our team in Duncansville, PA!

***Due to the nature of behavioral healthcare work and our responsibility to ensure client safety, candidates selected for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and any required state‑mandated clearances. Employment is contingent upon meeting all screening requirements in accordance with federal, state, and accrediting‑body regulations.***