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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.

**Pay Details:** $105,040.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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