Organization Overview
The Pope Francis Center, Bridge Housing Campus (BHC), is a response to the complex and interconnected barriers to housing for adults experiencing homelessness. Based on years of research and best practices for alleviating homelessness, BHC provides trauma-informed, intensive wrap-around care necessary to help people become and stay housed. Located on a 60,000 square foot campus just 3 miles outside downtown Detroit, BHC houses 40 studio apartments where residents stay with access to comprehensive services including medical, respite, psychological, substance use recovery, social, and job-readiness support, along with housing advocacy.
BHC operates as an intensive transitional program, not an emergency shelter or permanent housing solution. Each resident receives an individualized treatment plan designed to support and empower them to overcome complex challenges while building trusting long-term relationships that continue beyond their campus stay.
Position Summary
The Clinical Director provides visionary leadership and operational oversight for all clinical and behavioral health services at the Bridge Housing Campus. This role ensures that resident care consistently aligns with person-centered, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and evidence-based practices while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence.
The Clinical Director supervises an interdisciplinary team including caseworkers, recovery staff, therapists, counselors, Care Coordinators, Community and Culture Manager, and Care Plan Project Manager, ensuring seamless integration across all service domains.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership & Care Coordination
● Develop, implement, and continuously refine clinical vision of care, and its procedures, protocols, policies, and practices across all behavioral health services
● Oversee comprehensive intake, assessment, and individualized care planning processes, ensuring integration with BHC's phased structure and resident expectations
● Lead interdisciplinary case review meetings, ensuring timely progress reviews and coordinated care across medical, psychiatric, addiction recovery, and housing domains
● Provide clinical supervision to caseworkers, recovery specialists, and direct service staff, ensuring documentation standards meet regulatory requirements
● Coordinate with external partners including CHASS clinic, detox facilities, hospitals, and community mental health providers to ensure continuity of care
● Maintain a small clinical caseload, providing direct therapy services as time and responsibilities allow
Recovery & Mental Health Program Management
● Oversee integration of daily recovery programming, including group therapy sessions, AA/NA participation, relapse prevention planning, and peer support initiatives
● Ensure trauma-informed approaches are consistently implemented across all resident interactions and program components
● Guide staff and educate board in restorative justice approaches and trauma-informed responses to resident challenges and behavioral concerns
● Develop and refine resident curriculum and daily operational flow to ensure consistency, professionalism, and evidence-based practice
● Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of mental health screenings, assessments, and interventions
Staff Development & Clinical Supervision
● Provide direct supervision, coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluation for clinical staff, including licensed and unlicensed personnel
● Support professional development, clinical competency, and accountability across the team, making recommendations for advancement, additional training, or personnel transitions
● Maintain active clinical licensure and provide supervision hours to eligible staff pursuing licensure
● Foster a learning environment that promotes continuous professional growth
● Consult with BHC leadership in recruitment efforts for clinical positions, ensuring cultural fit and mission alignment
Program Quality & Compliance
● Ensure adherence to state and federal regulations, licensing requirements, accreditation standards, and ethical guidelines governing behavioral health services
● Develop and maintain quality assurance protocols, conducting regular audits of case notes, care plans, and clinical interventions
● Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting for clinical outcomes, ensuring accuracy for grant requirements and program evaluation
● Lead program evaluation efforts, contributing to organizational logic models and continuous improvement initiatives
● Maintain compliance with HIPAA, client confidentiality, and professional ethical standards
Organizational Leadership & Culture
● Serve as a stabilizing, professional presence, modeling emotional maturity, cultural humility, and consistent trauma-informed leadership
● Act as collaborative partner to Director of Operations, exercising independent clinical judgment and making difficult decisions when necessary
● Collaborate with PFC Day Center operations to ensure seamless service integration and relationship continuity
● Promote organizational culture emphasizing accountability, professionalism, dignity, and person-centered care
● Champion social justice advocacy and systemic barrier reduction efforts
External Relations & Community Partnership
● Promote and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners, healthcare systems, recovery organizations, and government agencies
● For targeted events, represent BHC at community meetings, coalitions, and professional forums
● Contribute to grant writing efforts, particularly for clinical service components
● Advocate for policy changes that support housing stability and comprehensive behavioral health services
Required Qualifications
Education: Master's or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or related behavioral health field with strong emphasis in person-centered and trauma-informed approaches, substance use disorders, and recovery
Licensure: Current Michigan licensure required (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LLP, or equivalent). Advanced licensure preferred (LCSW, LPC, LLP).
Experience
● Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible clinical leadership experience in behavioral health settings
● Demonstrated understanding in housing, recovery, trauma-informed care, or integrated service delivery models
● Proven track record supervising multi-disciplinary teams and coordinating across medical, psychiatric, and social service systems
● Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, complex trauma, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions
Specialized Knowledge
● Demonstrated training, specialization, or certification in trauma-informed care approaches
● Experience with evidence-based practices for addiction recovery, mental health treatment, and housing stability interventions
● Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing behavioral health services and residential programming
● Familiarity with non-profit operations, including grant compliance, outcome measurement, and mission-driven service delivery
Preferred Qualifications
● Master’s or Doctoral degree in clinical social work or relevant clinical field
● Previous experience in transitional housing, supportive housing, or residential treatment settings
● Grant writing experience, particularly for behavioral health and housing services
● Bilingual capabilities reflecting community demographics
● Experience with electronic health records and data management systems
● Experience with Jesuit values including cura personalis (“care for the whole person”), social justice, solidarity, and commitment to the common good
Essential Skills & Competencies
● Clinical Excellence: Advanced clinical assessment, treatment planning, and intervention skills across multiple behavioral health domains
● Leadership: Proven ability to inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing interdisciplinary teams
● Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with ability to engage diverse stakeholders
● Cultural Responsiveness: Demonstrated cultural humility and experience serving diverse populations with respect and dignity
● Systems Thinking: Ability to understand “person-in-environment” approach and navigate complex systems affecting housing stability and behavioral health
● Ethical Practice: Unwavering commitment to professional ethics, boundaries, and evidence-based practice
● Adaptability: Capacity to thrive in dynamic environment while maintaining clinical standards and program fidelity
Philosophy & Mission Alignment
The Clinical Director will champion a holistic, person-centered, strengths-focused, empowerment model approach, recognizing each individual's inherent worth and potential for growth. The ideal candidate demonstrates commitment to understanding clients within their complete environmental context, including family systems, community resources, cultural background, and socioeconomic factors influencing well-being. This role, within its capacity and scope, requires dedication to addressing systemic barriers, promoting social and economic justice, and integrating individual therapeutic interventions with broader community-based supports and environmental modifications.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you hold a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or a related behavioral health field?
- Do you currently hold active clinical licensure in the State of Michigan (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LLP, or equivalent)?
- Do you have at least five (5) years of progressively responsible clinical leadership experience in behavioral health settings?
- Have you supervised multidisciplinary teams that may include caseworkers, therapists, counselors, or recovery specialists?
- Do you have professional training or direct clinical experience in trauma-informed care approaches?
- Do you have experience working with individuals experiencing substance use disorders, complex trauma, or co-occurring mental health conditions?
- Do you have professional experience working in housing programs, homelessness services, or integrated behavioral health service delivery models?
- Do you have experience ensuring compliance with state and federal behavioral health regulations, licensing standards, and HIPAA requirements?
- Are you able to work on-site full-time at the Bridge Housing Campus in Detroit, Michigan?
Work Location: In person
