Outpatient Clinical Director

Job DetailsJob Location: Sacramento, CA 95823Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $110,000.00 SalarySalary: $110,000 annually, plus eligibility for an annual performance-based bonus of up to 10% of base salary
Benefits: PTO, sick time, paid holidays, medical benefits, 401(k), professional development opportunities, and additional employee perks

Diamond House Detox is seeking a dynamic and experienced Outpatient Clinical Director to lead and strengthen our outpatient clinical services. This is an exciting opportunity for a licensed clinical leader who is passionate about building high-quality programming, developing strong clinical teams, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals seeking recovery.

The Outpatient Clinical Director provides clinical leadership and oversight for all outpatient services, including supervision of therapists, development and implementation of outpatient programming, and oversight of clinical quality, documentation, compliance, and client care. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys mentoring clinicians, and is motivated by continuous improvement and excellent client outcomes.

The Outpatient Clinical Director works closely with the Program Director, Residential Clinical Director, Admissions, Nursing, Medical, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure seamless coordination of care, strong program performance, and continuity across levels of service.

What You’ll Do

Clinical Leadership

The Outpatient Clinical Director provides direct supervision, guidance, and support to outpatient therapists and clinical staff. This role ensures that individual, group, and family therapy services are clinically sound, consistent, effective, and aligned with evidence-based practices. The Director also oversees treatment planning, discharge planning, clinical documentation, and level-of-care decision-making to support high-quality client care.

Program and Curriculum Development

This position leads the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of outpatient programming and curriculum. The Outpatient Clinical Director ensures that programming is clinically appropriate, engaging, evidence-based, and aligned with applicable standards, including ASAM criteria. This includes monitoring group facilitation, evaluating therapist effectiveness, and providing coaching and feedback to support strong clinical delivery.

Compliance and Quality Improvement

The Outpatient Clinical Director plays a key role in maintaining clinical compliance with applicable regulatory and accrediting standards, including DHCS, CARF, and Joint Commission requirements. This role conducts chart audits, clinical reviews, and documentation quality checks to support audit readiness and ongoing improvement. The Director also helps identify trends, address deficiencies, and implement training or corrective action when needed.

Team Development and Supervision

This role provides ongoing clinical supervision, mentorship, coaching, and professional development to therapists and clinical staff. The Outpatient Clinical Director supports employee performance, conducts evaluations, assists with corrective action when needed in partnership with HR, and contributes to recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and training of clinical team members. A major focus of this position is fostering a culture of clinical excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous growth.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

The Outpatient Clinical Director partners closely with the Program Director and Residential Clinical Director to align clinical services with operational workflows and overall program goals. This role also collaborates with Admissions, Nursing, Medical, and other departments to support coordinated, integrated care. The Director participates in treatment team meetings, case consultations, utilization reviews, step-down planning, and discharge coordination to support continuity of care.
What We're Looking ForWe are looking for a clinically strong, organized, and collaborative leader who can balance quality care, compliance, staff development, and program growth. The ideal candidate is confident supervising licensed and associate-level clinicians, experienced in substance use and co-occurring treatment, and passionate about creating meaningful, client-centered outpatient programming.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field required
Current, active clinical licensure in the State of California required, such as LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or equivalent
Minimum of five years of experience in substance use treatment, including at least two years in a supervisory or leadership role
Strong knowledge of evidence-based practices and ASAM criteria across levels of care
Working knowledge of DHCS, CARF, Joint Commission standards, and clinical documentation requirements
Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, coach, and develop clinical teams
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and disciplines
Proficiency with electronic health record systems and clinical documentation practices
Successful completion of background check, drug test, physical, and TB screening
Valid driver’s license and insurability under the company’s automobile insurance policy

Why Join Diamond House Detox?

At Diamond House Detox, we are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals navigating substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and focused on creating a supportive environment for both clients and staff.

This is a meaningful leadership opportunity for someone who wants to help shape outpatient services, support clinical excellence, mentor a growing team, and contribute to a strong culture of accountability, compassion, and continuous improvement.