Job Description
Clinical Director – Behavioral Health (Children & Adolescents)
📍 Flagstaff, AZ
🕒 Full-Time | Onsite
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a mission-driven, highly skilled Clinical Director to lead clinical operations for children and adolescent behavioral health services in Flagstaff, Arizona . This leadership opportunity is ideal for a licensed behavioral health professional with strong clinical supervision experience and a proven background working with youth in crisis and high-acuity settings .
The Clinical Director will oversee clinical quality and programming specific to child and adolescent populations , supervise multidisciplinary teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and support staff development and training. This role is essential to delivering trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and evidence-based care to children, adolescents, and their families.
Compensation & Benefits
💰 Starting Salary: $105,040 annually
➕ On-Call Stipend: $670/month (begins upon entering rotation)
➕ Phone Stipend: $45/month
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Supervision & Leadership
- Provide clinical supervision in accordance with Arizona Administrative Code , with a focus on child and adolescent services
- Ensure supervision hours are met and accurately documented
- Conduct individual and group supervision, including direct observation
- Support clinical staff through youth crisis interventions , critical incidents, and complex clinical decision-making
- Maintain ethical, legal, and regulatory compliance in all pediatric behavioral health practices
Program Oversight & Clinical Excellence
- Review, enhance, and implement child- and adolescent-specific clinical programming using evidence-based practices
- Partner with Leadership and Quality teams to complete fidelity audits
- Assist in developing new youth-focused programs, specialty tracks, and training materials
- Provide technical assistance to ensure clinical competency and consistency in serving minors
Case Review, Consultation & On-Call Support
- Lead weekly clinical staffings focused on child and adolescent cases
- Provide consultation during regular business hours and assigned on-call rotations
- Support escalated concerns involving children, adolescents, and families
- Collaborate with internal teams, families, schools, and external partners to ensure coordinated care
Administrative & Supervisory Duties
- Supervise Clinical Managers and Discharge Supervisors (as applicable)
- Participate in interviews, hiring decisions, and onboarding for youth-focused clinical staff
- Complete required documentation, scheduling, and reporting
- Maintain accurate supervision, licensure, and compliance records
Required Qualifications
Education & Licensure
- Master’s degree in a behavioral health–related field
- Current Arizona Associate or Independent Licensure as one of the following:
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Substance Abuse Counselor
- Behavioral Health Medical Practitioner
- Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Required Experience
- Demonstrated experience providing behavioral health services to children and adolescents
- 1–3 years of behavioral health experience required , preferably in pediatric, crisis, residential, or high-acuity youth settings
Additional Requirements
- AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Valid Arizona Driver’s License & clean 39-month MVR
- Ability to type 40 WPM and proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Ability to travel to multiple locations as needed
- Strong leadership, communication, and youth crisis-management skills
What You Bring
- Expertise in child and adolescent behavioral health treatment , crisis intervention, and clinical supervision
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams serving minors with empathy, structure, and professionalism
- Strong understanding of developmental, family systems, and trauma-informed care
- Commitment to quality improvement and family-centered, patient-centered care
- Skilled in problem-solving, decision-making, and regulatory compliance
Why This Role Matters
As a Clinical Director for Children & Adolescents , you will shape clinical excellence, mentor youth-focused clinicians, and strengthen behavioral health services for children and families in the community. Your leadership will directly impact safety, recovery, and long-term outcomes for young people in crisis.
Apply Today
If you’re ready to step into a leadership role focused on supporting children, adolescents, and families through high-quality behavioral health care , we’d love to connect.
👉 Apply through LinkedIn today
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