Assistant Clinical Director

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Position Title: Assistant Clinical Director

Department: Clinical Reports To: Clinical Director FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Type: Full-Time Job Level: 5

Job Summary

The Assistant Clinical Director supports the Clinical Director in overseeing clinical operations, ensuring high standards of service delivery, and maintaining compliance with Carex Behavioral Health policies and Joint Commission standards. This role includes reviewing clinical documentation, providing guidance to clinicians, and helping maintain excellence in client care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Review and approve diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other documentation for quality, accuracy, and compliance with Carex Behavioral Health and Joint Commission standards.

Provide clinical oversight, consultation, and support to licensed and unlicensed clinicians.

Assist in clinical quality improvement initiatives, workflow monitoring, and ensuring documentation timeliness.

Support onboarding, training, and supervision processes for clinical staff as designated by the Clinical Director.

Participate in developing clinical policies, procedures, and compliance initiatives.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve service delivery and client outcomes.

Stay current with behavioral health regulations, evidence-based practices, and ethical standards.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in social work or counseling from an accredited institution.

Independently licensed in the State of Ohio as a LISW, LPCC, LISW-S or LPCC-S

Ability to become credentialed through Carex for providing behavioral health services.

Minimum 2 years post-master’s experience providing mental health services to children and adults.

Demonstrated experience reviewing clinical documentation or supporting clinical quality/compliance.

Strong knowledge of diagnostic criteria, treatment planning, and evidence-based interventions.

Understanding of Joint Commission standards preferred.

Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Working Conditions

This position is primarily based in a professional office environment.

Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, with occasional evening or weekend hours based on organizational needs.

The role requires occasional travel (approximately 5–10%) for site visits, meetings, or professional development.

The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate.

May occasionally work remotely depending on organizational policies and role responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

Ability to remain in a stationary position (e.g., seated or standing) for extended periods while working at a computer or attending meetings.

Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and printers.

Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and via email.

Ability to move throughout the office and occasionally travel to external locations.

Visual acuity to read and interpret documents, spreadsheets, and computer screens.

May occasionally need to lift or move items weighing up to 25 pounds (e.g., files, presentation materials).

EEO Statement

Carex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

ADA Compliance

This job description is intended to describe the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions