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Crestwood Behavioral Health
San Luis Obispo, California

Clinical Director | LMFT, LCSW, Clinical Psychologist

PsychologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$145k-$167k

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Job Description

Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery journey, then we invite you to join our Crestwood family!

For more than 50+ years Crestwood has been committed to creating innovative recovery programs and developing compassionate communities that support each client in their journey. Our model of care focuses on a personal and self-directed process that empowers the people we serve and helps them to develop the skills to thrive!

Title: Clinical Director

Job Duties: The Clinical Director directs and coordinates the rehabilitation program. The Clinical Director ensures compliance with established policies and procedures of the overall program and the timely completion of respective reporting requirements.

They will ensure all clients receive the full spectrum of mental health services during their length of stay and treatment based on objectives as identified in their treatment plan. The Clinical Director will provide in-service training as needed and supervise program staff.

Qualifications

  • Current California licensure as an LMFT, LCSW, or Clinical Psychologist.
  • Two years’ experience or training in a mental health setting; one year shall include experience or training in program development for persons with severe and persistent mental disabilities.
  • Crestwood Offers Comprehensive Benefits Packages to Full-Time Employees Including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Sick Leave Buy Back
  • 401(k) Retirement
  • Scholarship Program
  • Education Loan Assistance Program
  • Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates
  • Competitive Pay
  • Paid Holidays
  • Service Awards

Jury Duty Pay

About the Campus: Recognized as the happiest place in the country, San Luis Obispo will be the home of our new Healing Center serving the county through our Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF). This new addition to the Crestwood Family will be a 16-bed campus situated in the beautiful and historic city of SLO. We are honored and excited to be supporting and developing our relationships with the community.

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The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay per hour at the time of posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to candidate's skills, experience, licensure, and program acuity.

Pay Range

$145,000—$167,000 USD

It’s About Growth! Our employees are our most valuable assets.

Did you know that at Crestwood you can gain experience at one of California’s leading behavioral health service providers? We deliver industry leading education and training that allows our team members to succeed and continue to grow their careers with Crestwood.

Check out our Career Page to learn more about being a part of the Crestwood Family and the benefits available. workatcrestwood.com

Crestwood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We embrace all differences and are fully committed to fostering a sense of belonging for everyone.

Employment and advancement opportunities are extended to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Director is responsible for directing and coordinating rehabilitation programs while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and reporting requirements. They oversee the delivery of mental health services, provide staff training, and supervise program personnel to ensure high-quality client care.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipProgram managementStaff supervisionTreatment planningPolicy complianceCrisis interventionClinical documentationRegulatory compliance

Social Work — Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 38% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$156k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $141k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
54%
Sign-on bonus
20%
Loan repayment
20% this job
PSLF eligible
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work (Psychologist) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 48 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Luis Obispo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.10M≈ 7.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,973/mo≈ 25% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Crestwood Behavioral Health

Mental Health Care
Sacramento, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Sick Leave Buy Back
401(k) Retirement
Scholarship Program
Education Loan Assistance Program