Behavioral Health Clinical Manager

Overview

Job Title:
Clinical Manager (Behavioral Health – Outpatient)

On-Call Rotation Required (Primarily phone-based; in-person only for extreme emergencies).

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Manager with a strong background in behavioral health and substance abuse treatment to lead clinical teams serving high-acuity populations in an outpatient setting
. This is a leadership role within a mission-driven organization that often serves as a critical point of care for individuals referred by state agencies — meaning clinical situations can be complex, crisis-driven, and require strong hands-on clinical understanding.

This position is ideal for a clinician who thrives in fast-paced environments, remains calm under pressure, and is passionate about mentoring and developing clinical staff.

Candidates must have hands-on clinical experience in one or more of the following settings:

• Inpatient or residential treatment

Experience must include direct patient care with individuals experiencing substance use disorders and behavioral health crises
.

Crisis intervention experience is required

Must be able to remain calm and decisive in high-stress situations

We are seeking a licensed behavioral health professional who is comfortable managing and supporting a diverse clinical team.

• LAC
• LMSW
• LCSW
• LMFT
• LPC

LISAC/LASAC alone will not be considered unless accompanied by one of the licenses above.

If independently licensed, the Clinical Manager must be able to provide clinical supervision to assigned licensed staff.

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight within an outpatient behavioral health program
• Conduct scheduled clinical staffings and provide unscheduled consultations, including during on-call shifts
• Review Behavioral Health Assessments and Risk Assessments, providing feedback and BHP sign-off
• Ensure services are delivered in compliance with:
• Organizational Clinical Policy & Procedure
• ADHS/DBHS Provider Manual
• Code of Federal Regulations
• Contractual and ethical standards
• Deliver required clinical trainings during New Employee Orientation (NEO) and throughout the year
• Partner with the Clinical Director to develop targeted trainings to strengthen staff competencies
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations to ensure programming effectively meets patient and community needs

Salary Range: $72,769.21 – $80,410.00 annually

• Disability & Life Insurance (25% employer-paid)
• 401(k) with employer match — 100% vested immediately
• PTO cash-out option after 1 year
• Supplemental plans (Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness)
• Pet Insurance
• Dependent Care & Health Care Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement and Educational Assistance
• Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

This organization has grown over 150% in recent years and continues expanding — creating significant leadership advancement opportunities. High-performing leaders are often promoted quickly.

Additional perks include scholarship programs, incentives, and ongoing professional development support.

• Strong behavioral health & substance abuse background
• Crisis-experienced clinician with outpatient, residential, or inpatient history
• Confident leader who can guide teams through high-acuity situations
• Passionate about mentorship, training, and clinical excellence
• Comfortable in a structured, compliance-driven environment