Clinical Program Director - Minneapolis
3 days ago

Job description
Credentials:Licensed clinician in Minnesota required (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD, PhD or equivalent). Must be eligible to practice in Minnesota. Senior leadership experience in adolescent residential or intensive treatment settings required.
Location:
Minnesota
The Clinical Program Director is an executive-level leader responsible for launching and overseeing a new adolescent residential mental health program. This role provides clinical, operational, and financial oversight while building program structure, team culture, and long-term growth strategy.
This position oversees a 24/7 residential setting and requires flexibility, accountability, and strong leadership presence.
Responsibilities:
• Lead the launch and expansion of a multi-home adolescent residential program
• Implement established clinical models, curriculum, policies, and systems
• Hire, onboard, supervise, and develop clinical staff
• Provide individual and group supervision
• Maintain a small caseload of 2 to 6 clients and families
• Lead therapy groups and community meetings
• Oversee clinical documentation, conduct chart audits, and ensure authorization readiness
• Manage census tracking and support continuity of care
• Oversee program schedules including academics, therapy, meals, outings, appointments, and family programming
• Partner with medical, operations, facilities, compliance, HR, admissions, and outreach teams
• Support community relations and represent the program at local events as needed
• Lead crisis response including high-acuity situations using trauma-informed approaches
• Maintain readiness for licensing reviews, audits, and accreditation surveys
• Monitor program budget, staffing ratios, and overall financial performance
• Prepare and present operating reports to executive leadership
• Participate in leadership meetings and long-term strategic planning
The Clinical Program Director serves as the senior on-site leader responsible for program stability, culture, outcomes, and regulatory compliance.
Compensation:
$115-$140 depending on experience
Schedule:
Full-time, exempt. Flexibility required outside of standard business hours to support a 24/7 residential program.
Setting:
Adolescent residential mental health program
Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package available
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