Facility Overview - View Behavioral Health Child, ColtonView Behavioral Health (VBH) Child, is a behavioral health campus providing acute psychiatric care and crisis stabilization services. Our Child & Adolescent program offers a safe, structured environment focused on stabilization, evidence-based treatment, and family-centered care. As we expand, the campus will include adult services, supporting a full continuum of care for the communities we serve.
Clinical DirectorPay: Depends on experience
Location: Colton, CA
Position SummaryThe Clinical Director is responsible for the overall clinical leadership, program development, and quality of patient care services within the Child & Adolescent psychiatric facility. This role ensures the delivery of evidence-based, trauma-informed care while maintaining compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards. The Clinical Director oversees all clinical programming and supervises multidisciplinary treatment teams.
Key Responsibilities- Provide clinical oversight of all treatment services, including individual, group, and family therapy
- Supervise and support licensed clinicians, social services staff, and program leads
- Ensure adherence to evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, and age-appropriate interventions
- Oversee treatment planning, documentation quality, and clinical outcomes
- Partner with Medical Director and Nursing leadership to ensure integrated patient care
- Develop and implement new programs and service lines as the facility grows
- Ensure compliance with DHCS, Joint Commission, and applicable state and federal regulations
- Monitor key performance indicators including LOS, readmissions, and patient outcomes
- Lead clinical audits, chart reviews, and performance improvement initiatives
- Participate in hiring, training, and ongoing development of clinical staff
Minimum Qualifications- Master's degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, or related field
- Active California licensure (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or Psychologist)
- Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in behavioral health, with at least 2 years in leadership
- Experience in child and adolescent mental health required
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards
- Demonstrated sound professional judgment; clinical judgment where applicable to licensure/role.
- Proficiency in the use of computers and standard keyboard functions for data entry and electronic documentation.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate fluently in English.
- Current CPR, BLS, and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within90 days of employment
- Demonstrate understanding and compliance with Patients' Rights, LPS Statutes, and Seclusion and Restraint Protocols.
Special Conditions- Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or variable shifts as needed, based on operational or patient care needs
