Clinical Director; Outpatient Behavioral Health

Description

Clinical Director – Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic
Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) | Phoenix, AZ
Full-Time | Exempt Leadership Role
Make an Impact. Lead Clinically. Change Lives.

Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) is seeking a dynamic, independently licensed Clinical Director to lead our Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic
, serving individuals experiencing homelessness across the Valley.

This is more than a clinic leadership role — it’s an opportunity to shape clinical services that help people move from crisis to stability, from homelessness to housing, and from survival to recovery.

If you're a licensed behavioral health leader who thrives building programs, mentoring clinicians, and delivering high-quality care to high-need populations, this is the role for you.

As Clinical Director, you will provide clinical, administrative, and operational leadership for the outpatient clinic while maintaining a small caseload to stay connected to direct client care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead daily clinic operations ensuring safe, effective, and compliant service delivery
• Provide clinical supervision and guidance to unlicensed staff (BHTs, BHPPs, etc.)
• Maintain a limited caseload of high-acuity clients
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, AHCCCS, and licensing standards
• Lead documentation quality and clinical best practices
• Develop and support staff through training and coaching
• Strengthen community partnerships and represent CASS in behavioral health networks
• Drive quality improvement and program development efforts
• Serve as on-site clinical authority during clinic hours

We’re seeking a confident, collaborative clinical leader who can balance program management with compassionate care.

• Independently licensed with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent)
• Experience providing clinical supervision and oversight
• Knowledge of Medicaid/AHCCCS and behavioral health documentation standards
• Experience working with high-acuity or vulnerable populations
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
• Experience developing policies, procedures, or programs
• Experience serving individuals experiencing homelessness or co-occurring conditions is highly valued.

At CASS, your work has visible impact every day. You’ll join a mission-driven organization that believes in Compassion, Collaboration, Commitment, and Integrity
, serving thousands of individuals and families each year.

• Here, clinical leadership means:
• Building programs that change lives
• Mentoring future clinicians
• Improving behavioral health access for vulnerable populations
• Working alongside passionate professionals dedicated to community impact

• Full-time leadership role
• Standard schedule:
  Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM
• Occasional evening/weekend support as needed
• Work occurs in clinic and community settings
• Local travel may be required

You’ll thrive here if you:

• Stay calm in complex situations
• Are solutions-focused and collaborative
• Lead with empathy and accountability
• Communicate clearly and professionally
• Believe everyone deserves access to behavioral health care

If you’re ready to lead clinical services that help people move toward stability and recovery, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape behavioral health services for those who need them most.

Required:

• Master’s degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Independent clinical licensure in Arizona (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Psychologist).
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience working with adults including high-acuity populations.
• Minimum of three years of supervisory and administrative experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Experience providing clinical oversight and supervision to unlicensed staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• State of Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card or ability to obtain one.

Preferred

• Experience working in homeless services or shelter-based programs.