Clinical Program Manager LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC

What’s in it for you?!

• Lead life-changing work at a nationally recognized org!
• Accelerate growth with real impact and quick promotion!
• Thrive in a deeply supportive, mission‑driven team!
• Deliver innovative, evidence‑based addiction treatment!
• Enjoy top benefits: 401(k), health, PTO, wellness!
• Join a culture built on compassion, respect, and equity!

A powerful opportunity to lead clinical operations in a mission‑driven, trauma‑informed treatment environment serving clients with substance use disorders and co‑occurring mental health needs. Clare Matrix is currently hiring three Clinical Program Managers across key programs:
Detox, Women’s Residential Treatment, and Admissions. These leadership roles are ideal for LMFTs, LCSWs, or LPCCs who thrive in high‑acuity environments, value collaboration, and are passionate about delivering compassionate, culturally responsive care every day.

Oversee daily clinical operations for one of the following:

• Detox Program – short‑stay stabilization for clients withdrawing from substances, with high acuity and frequent coordination with medical teams
• Women’s Residential Treatment – longer‑term care with intensive behavioral health needs and complex trauma histories
• Admissions Program – first point of contact for incoming clients, requiring strong triage skills and calm leadership during intake crises

• Lead and support multidisciplinary teams including therapists, counselors, and case managers
• Supervise licensed and pre‑licensed clinicians, ensuring documentation and treatment plans meet county and QA standards
• Partner with medical and operational staff to maintain continuity of care and contract compliance
• Guide teams through high‑pressure situations, de‑escalations, and emergencies with steady leadership
• Support performance feedback, team scheduling, and coverage coordination
• Foster a collaborative, "in‑the‑trenches" culture where team members support each other in a dynamic, high‑need setting

• Active California license as an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC
• 3+ years of leadership experience in behavioral health, addiction treatment, or community mental health
• Strong background working with clients facing trauma, homelessness, incarceration, and substance use
• Experience supervising staff and ensuring clinical documentation is audit‑ready
• Familiarity with electronic medical records, treatment planning, and county‑driven standards
• Calm, grounded leadership presence in unpredictable or fast‑moving situations
• Commitment to culturally responsive, trauma‑informed care in a team‑based environment