Are you a passionate mental health professional ready to take on a leadership role? Positive Directions – The Center for Prevention & Counseling is looking for a Clinical Director to oversee and manage our Clinical Department. This is an incredible opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals, families, and communities while leading a dedicated team of clinicians.
About the Role: Clinical Director
The Clinical Director will play a pivotal role in overseeing Positive Directions’ clinical operations. This position involves supervising staff, ensuring compliance, engaging with the community, and maintaining a clinical caseload. The ideal candidate is an experienced and licensed mental health professional who is passionate about leading a team and making a difference in the field of mental health and addiction recovery.
Key Responsibilities:
✅ Supervise & Manage Clinical Staff – Lead a team of clinicians, provide training, conduct performance evaluations, and ensure quality assurance in services.
✅ Ensure Compliance & Quality Improvement – Maintain adherence to state licensure requirements and HIPAA standards while conducting periodic audits and updates.
✅ Manage Budget & Financial Goals – Collaborate with the Executive Director and financial team to meet department budget targets.
✅ Engage with the Community – Represent Positive Directions at community events, fundraisers, and professional conferences to build relationships and promote our mission.
✅ Maintain a Client Caseload – Continue providing direct therapy services to individuals and groups.
What We’re Looking For
🔹 Master’s Degree in Mental Health Field (LCSW preferred)
🔹 Valid Connecticut Mental Health License to practice independently
🔹 2+ Years of Experience in counseling individuals, families, and groups
🔹 Trauma-Informed, Client-Centered Approach
🔹 Strong organizational and leadership skills
🔹 Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) and insurance billing
How to Apply
📩 Submit your resume and cover letter via email to: ClinicalDirectorResumes@positivedirections.org
📅 Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
For more details, visit www.positivedirections.org.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of those struggling with mental health and addiction. We look forward to welcoming our next Clinical Director! 💙✨
Why Join Us?
At Positive Directions, we believe in fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where professionals can grow while making an impact. As a valued team member, the Clinical Director will receive a competitive compensation and benefits package while working in an organization dedicated to mental health advocacy and community well-being.
About Positive Directions
Founded in 1971, Positive Directions is a Westport, Connecticut-based nonprofit dedicated to mental health treatment, addiction prevention, and community education. Our mission is to support individuals, families, and communities by providing counseling services, prevention programs, and educational resources to build resiliency and life skills in adolescents, adults, and families.
We collaborate with local governments, schools, and organizations to promote awareness of risky behaviors and help people make healthy choices. Our clinical services include individual and family counseling, teletherapy, and telepsychiatry, serving the towns of Fairfield, Norwalk, Weston, Westport, and Wilton.
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