AMFM Healthcare · 1 day ago
Clinical Director for Residential Adolescent Care
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveAMFM Healthcare is seeking a Clinical Director for their residential adolescent program in Los Angeles. The Clinical Director will provide clinical leadership and oversight, ensuring high-quality care while collaborating with various departments to support adolescents facing mental health challenges.
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Responsibilities
High-quality, ethical, and compliant clinical care
Strong clinical team performance, development, and retention
Consistent and effective family engagement
Clinical collaboration that supports milieu stability and safety
Timely, accurate documentation and payor-ready clinical narratives
Alignment of daily practice with Mission Prep’s clinical model and values
Provide weekly individual supervision and group supervision to assigned clinicians in accordance with licensure and program standards
Offer real-time coaching around complex cases, crises, family dynamics, and risk management
Model and reinforce Mission Prep’s clinical philosophy, including:
Relational care over containment
Agency, identity development, and healthy risk-taking
Integration of CBT, DBT, ACT, trauma-informed, and family systems approaches
Mentor emerging clinical leaders and participate in interdisciplinary and clinical leadership meetings
Maintain a manageable caseload, including individual therapy, family therapy, and group facilitation as assigned
Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and risk assessments; develop and monitor measurable, individualized treatment plans
Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and clinical consultation as needed
Collaborate with psychiatry, medical providers, and external specialists to support integrated care
Ensure consistent, high-quality family involvement throughout treatment, including orientation, family therapy, and ongoing clinical communication
Facilitate the weekly regional Family Support Group, providing psychoeducation and support around:
Communication and repair
Co-regulation and boundaries
Adolescent development and identity formation
Partner with case management and aftercare planning to ensure family readiness for discharge and step-down care
Ensure group programming is clinically sound, developmentally appropriate, and consistently implemented across all houses
Support and refine core programming pillars, including:
Identity development
Digital wellness
Emotion regulation
Experiential, somatic, and relational interventions
Oversee group schedules, observe groups as needed, and provide feedback to facilitators to strengthen depth and engagement
Collaborate closely with Operations, Nursing, Direct Care, Admissions, Case Management, and Compliance
Ensure the clinical lens informs:
Milieu structure
Behavior plans
Crisis response
Daily routines and expectations
Support staff understanding of trauma histories, triggers, and translating treatment goals into day-to-day interactions
Ensure all clinical documentation meets program, state, and accreditation standards
Monitor documentation quality and timeliness across the clinical team; provide corrective coaching as needed
Participate in chart audits, incident reviews, and quality assurance processes
Complete peer-to-peer reviews with payors in collaboration with Utilization Review, supporting medical necessity, authorizations, and length-of-stay determinations
Uphold and train staff on ethical and legal standards, including mandated reporting and scope of practice
Identify clinical training needs and facilitate in-services on key topics (e.g., risk assessment, family systems, documentation, boundaries, burnout)
Provide coaching around countertransference, clinical judgment, professional boundaries, and sustainability in residential work
Partner with leadership on program development, curriculum refinement, and model evolution
Monitor and respond to clinical metrics such as:
Family engagement
Incidents and hospitalizations
Length of stay trends
Discharge outcomes
Support clinical eligibility determinations and pre-admission consultations as needed
Collaborate with Utilization Review to provide strong, clinically sound justifications for authorization and continued stay
Ensure treatment planning aligns with realistic length-of-stay expectations and proactive discharge planning
Model Mission Prep’s values in all interactions
Foster a clinical culture that is warm, accountable, feedback-driven, and developmentally attuned
Address clinical culture concerns proactively and partner with leadership to support morale, alignment, and retention
Serve as a steady, trusted presence for clinicians navigating high-acuity adolescent work
Participate in the clinical on-call rotation, providing consultation, documentation support, and follow-up as needed
Support onboarding and orientation of new clinicians
Contribute to special projects, system-wide initiatives, or potential regional expansion efforts as requested
Provide input into clinical staff performance evaluations and development plans
Engage in ongoing professional development to remain aligned with best practices
Attend or lead morning clinical or interdisciplinary huddles/rounds
Provide real-time clinical consultation and support to clinicians and milieu staff
Deliver scheduled individual therapy, family sessions, and/or groups
Monitor client acuity, safety concerns, and emerging risks across the program
Review and sign off on critical documentation, incident notes, and clinical updates
Communicate timely clinical updates to families, Utilization Review, and external providers when indicated
Ensure continuity of clinical coverage throughout the day
Provide scheduled individual and group supervision to assigned clinicians
Facilitate the regional Family Support Group
Review client progress, treatment plans, and risk status
Monitor documentation quality and compliance
Participate in leadership, interdisciplinary, and clinical meetings
Support peer-to-peer reviews with payors as needed
Provide coaching and feedback to clinicians around decision-making and professional growth
Participate in chart audits and quality assurance reviews
Review clinical trends and metrics with leadership
Contribute to program development and curriculum refinement initiatives
Provide input into clinician performance evaluations
Facilitate or contribute to clinical trainings or in-services
Engage in ongoing professional learning and consultation
Qualification
Required
Licensed clinician (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD, PhD or equivalent) eligible to practice in California
Possess valid driver's license with ability to be insured by our auto insurance policy which includes, but not limited to, the following requirements: 4 continuous years of driving experience, 21 years of age or older, less than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years, and no more than 1 major violation in the last 3 years
Must be a registered clinical supervisor according to BBS, licensing, and program standards, or must achieve the ability in three (3) months post hire
Significant experience in adolescent residential or intensive treatment settings
Demonstrated strength in clinical supervision, family systems work, and crisis leadership
Strong collaborator with the ability to work effectively across disciplines
Grounded, relational leader who balances warmth with accountability
Interest in program excellence, stability, and potential regional growth
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Anthem or Kaiser.
FSA/HSA Accounts.
Life/AD&D insurance through Anthem, 100% paid for by the employer.
401k plan with employer match.
PTO, Self Care Day, and Floating Holiday.
Educational Assistance Reimbursement Program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Health and Wellness Membership.
Company
AMFM Healthcare
AMFM Healthcare specializing in primary mental health residential treatment for individuals and their family members.
Founded in 2011
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
HCAP Partners
2021-05-25Private Equity
Leadership Team
Ted Guastello
Chief Executive Officer
Joseph Hisel
Chief Marketing Officer
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