Behavioral Health Clinical Director – Lead, Mentor & Make an Impact | Albuquerque, NM (ID-BB 134761)
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Clinical Director & Clinical Supervisor – Behavioral Health Albuquerque, New Mexico | On-Site | Intensive Outpatient Behavioral Health Position Overview A growing behavioral health organization in Albuquerque, New Mexico is seeking an experienced Clinical Director & Clinical Supervisor to provide hands-on clinical leadership across its mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorder programs. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced behavioral health leader who enjoys developing clinicians, improving clinical quality, strengthening programs, and making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes. The Clinical Director & Clinical Supervisor will work closely with clinicians, care coordinators, peer support specialists, and other members of a multidisciplinary treatment team. Job Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Provide clinical leadership across mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorder services Oversee clinical operations and promote high-quality, individualized, evidence-based care Provide clinical supervision, consultation, mentoring, and professional development Review and approve treatment plans Participate in complex case consultations and provide clinical guidance Strengthen clinical documentation, treatment planning, and compliance practices Support trauma-informed, person-centered, and culturally responsive care Mentor and develop LSAAs, CPSWs, and other applicable clinical staff Establish consistent clinical practices, standards, and expectations Monitor clinical quality and identify opportunities for improvement Support compliance with New Mexico Medicaid requirements and applicable professional standards Contribute to behavioral health program development and continuous improvement Collaborate with care coordination, peer support, medical, and behavioral health professionals Help build a strong, accountable, collaborative, and high-performing clinical team Qualifications: Required Qualifications Graduate degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or another applicable behavioral health discipline Current professional license appropriate for practice in New Mexico, such as LPCC, LCSW, or LMFT Clinical leadership, supervision, or program-management experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment Experience treating mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders Experience providing clinical supervision Appropriate supervisory credentials for the services and staff being supervised Strong knowledge of treatment planning, clinical documentation, and behavioral health compliance Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary clinical team Preferred Qualifications Experience with CCSS programming Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) experience Experience with Medicaid-funded behavioral health services Experience with substance use treatment Knowledge of trauma-informed and evidence-based behavioral health practices Experience developing or improving behavioral health programs Experience leading multidisciplinary teams What We're Looking For The ideal candidate is a confident and compassionate clinical leader who: Demonstrates strong clinical judgment Enjoys mentoring and developing other professionals Balances clinical quality with operational priorities Communicates clearly and professionally Builds trust while maintaining accountability and appropriate boundaries Demonstrates cultural humility Takes ownership of clinical quality and team development Is comfortable working in a growing and evolving organization Brings professionalism, warmth, curiosity, and a commitment to continuous learning Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications Initial sign-on bonus 401(k) with employer matching Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Employer contributions toward eligible benefits Long-term disability coverage Opportunity to influence clinical programming and organizational growth Why Join? This is an opportunity to make an impact beyond individual clinical care. As Clinical Director & Clinical Supervisor, you will help shape clinical programming, develop practitioners, strengthen quality of care, and contribute directly to the growth of a behavioral health organization focused on meaningful recovery outcomes. Work Environment: On-site Location: Albuquerque, NM Setting: Intensive Outpatient Behavioral Health Specialty: Mental Health / Substance Use / Co-occurring Disorders Position: Clinical Leadership & Supervision
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