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Clinical Director - Leatherman Behavioral Health Center, FT

Mental Health TherapyFull-Time

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Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Clinical Director is responsible for overseeing the delivery of high-quality behavioral health services, managing clinical staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and driving initiatives to improve patient care. The Clinical Director will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote holistic care, foster a supportive environment for both staff and patients, and maintain a focus on clinical excellence.

  • Entity
  • Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
  • Worker Type
  • Employee
  • Worker Sub-Type​
  • Regular
  • Cost Center
  • CC005374 LBH - Administration Department
  • Pay Rate Type

Salary

  • Pay Grade
  • Health-35
  • Scheduled Weekly Hours
  • 40

Work Shift

Job Description

Leadership & Management

  • Oversee and supervise clinical staff, including nurses, techs, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Provide mentorship and support to team members, ensuring ongoing professional development and maintaining a positive work culture.
  • Manage scheduling, caseloads, and workloads to ensure optimal service delivery and patient outcomes.

Clinical Oversight

  • Ensure the implementation of evidence-based treatment approaches across all programs and services.
  • Monitor and evaluate the quality of care and effectiveness of programs
  • Address complex clinical issues and provide direct clinical services when necessary.

Program Development & Implementation

  • In partnership with the Executive Director, the Clinical DIrector will assist with the development and implementation of new programs or modifications to existing programs based on patient needs, industry trends, and best practices.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure a seamless patient experience and integrated care.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as accreditation standards.
  • Conduct audits and prepare reports related to clinical services, quality assurance, and patient outcomes.
  • Address patient concerns or complaints related to clinical care and ensure appropriate follow-up.

Position Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree or in process of achieving degree. Masters degree preferred.

Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience in area of responsibility. 1 to 3 years leadership experience preferred.

Licenses/Certificates: RN Licensure in South Carolina or Compact Licensure Agreement. Certification in area of responsibility preferred.

  • AHA BLS Certification
  • Additional Job Description

Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 9 years progressive work experience and 4 years management experience. State licensure and/or professional certification requirement/s dependent on position. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Director oversees the delivery of behavioral health services, manages clinical staff, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards. They also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop programs and maintain clinical excellence.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and 3 to 9 years of progressive work experience with management experience. A valid South Carolina RN license and AHA BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical LeadershipStaff SupervisionRegulatory ComplianceAuditingHealthcare Management

Mental Health Therapy Career Context

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score