Position Overview:
The Clinical Director is a senior leadership role responsible for the clinical integrity, quality, and culture of Life Change Outreach's Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). This position provides oversight of all clinical services, supervises the clinical team, and ensures every participant receives care that is both professionally sound and rooted in faith.
The Clinical Director serves as a steward of clinical excellence and spiritual impact, guiding therapists, Case Managers, and Peer Recovery Support Specialists (PRSS) while partnering closely with program and organizational leadership to strengthen and grow the IOP. This role is built on HIA's core values of Resiliency, Sacrifice, Excellence, Teachability, Trustworthiness, and Loyalty.
Ministry Alignment:
Life Change Outpatient exists to bring hope and healing to individuals and families affected by addiction. The Clinical Director directly advances this mission by:
- Ensuring every participant receives intentional, evidence-informed, and faith-integrated treatment
- Setting and maintaining the standard for clinical care and ethical excellence within the program
- Building a clinical team culture where accountability, growth, and spiritual depth are experienced alongside professional excellence
- Helping create an environment where both healing and lasting hope are possible for those we serve
Key Responsibilities:
The following are the primary duties and responsibilities of this position. This list is not exhaustive and may be adjusted to support organizational needs.
Clinical Leadership and Oversight
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for all clinical services within the IOP
- Ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality, ethical, and effective clinical care
- Oversee clinical decision-making and provide guidance and consultation on complex or high-acuity cases
- Maintain alignment between clinical services, group programming, and daily operational needs
Assessment and Treatment Integrity
- Oversee and support the completion of biopsychosocial assessments for all program participants
- Ensure treatment plans are clinically sound, individualized, and implemented consistently by the clinical team
- Monitor and maintain quality and consistency of care across all levels of the program
Team Supervision and Development
- Supervise licensed therapists and provide clinical guidance to Case Managers and PRSS staff
- Offer regular coaching, mentorship, and opportunities for ongoing professional development
- Foster a team culture rooted in accountability, growth, unity, and mission alignment
Program Oversight and Collaboration
- Partner with program and organizational leadership to strengthen, grow, and evaluate the IOP
- Oversee PRSS-led groups and step in to provide clinical direction when needed
- Support integration of faith-based principles within clinical programming and group facilitation
Compliance and Documentation
- Ensure all clinical documentation meets applicable state, ethical, and organizational standards
- Maintain compliance with all relevant regulations, accreditation requirements, and best practices
- Monitor quality assurance indicators and implement improvements as needed
Additional Responsibilities
- Model the organization's values in leadership behavior, clinical decision-making, and daily interactions
- Champion a Christ-centered approach within all aspects of clinical care and team culture
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of organizational goals and mission
Qualifications & Experience
Required
- Full, unrestricted clinical licensure in the state of Oklahoma (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent)
- Minimum of three years of experience in clinical leadership, supervision, or program oversight
- Demonstrated experience providing clinical supervision to therapists and/or case management staff
- Knowledge of biopsychosocial assessment, individualized treatment planning, and evidence-based practices in addiction recovery
- Strong understanding of state and federal compliance requirements applicable to outpatient behavioral health programs
Preferred
- Experience in a faith-based, nonprofit, or recovery-focused clinical environment
- Familiarity with IOP or partial hospitalization program (PHP) structure and operations
- Experience working with Peer Recovery Support Specialists (PRSS) or equivalent peer workforce
- CADC, CCDP, or other addiction-specific credential
Core Comptencies:
Successful candidates will demonstrate strength in the following areas:
- Clinical Judgment — Sound, confident decision-making in complex clinical situations with a posture of both competence and humility
- Leadership and Team Development — Proven ability to supervise, coach, and develop clinical staff toward both professional and personal growth
- Communication — Clear, compassionate, and professional communication with staff, participants, and organizational leadership
- Integrity — Consistently models honesty, ethical practice, and accountability in all aspects of the role
- Adaptability — Thrives in a dynamic, growing ministry environment and navigates ambiguity with steadiness and purpose
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
The following conditions are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Part-time schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (16–20 hours per week)
- Work is performed in an office, clinical, and group programming environment
- Requires the ability to sit, stand, and move throughout program facilities
- May occasionally require attendance at organizational events, staff meetings, or trainings outside of standard schedule
At-Will Employment
This position is at-will, meaning either the employee or Hope Is Alive Ministries may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, subject to applicable law.
