Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field, or enrollment in a doctorate program from an accredited institution
Board registered (APCC, LAPC, ASW, AMFT, MHCA) or Psychologic Associate in the relevant state
Licensed or ability to transfer license in Marriage Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work, or Clinical Psychology (preferred)
Minimum two years of relevant clinical experience with adolescents and families, including one year in a residential treatment setting (preferred)
At least two years of supervisory or management experience (preferred)
Compassionate leadership style that fosters staff development and addresses issues effectively
Clinical approach aligned with a multidisciplinary, whole-person philosophy, emphasizing cultural sensitivity and patient-first care
Responsibilities
Hire, train, and schedule clinical and direct care staff
Develop and implement a structured clinical program schedule for therapeutic experiences
Support client and family experiences through consistent communication
Ensure compliance with regulatory, licensing, and safety requirements
Lead monthly all-staff meetings and facilitate treatment team supervision
Become certified as a CPI Trainer within 30 days and lead de-escalation training across teams
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with a focus on high-quality patient care
Opportunity to lead and develop clinical teams
Access to ongoing professional development and training
Supportive culture prioritizing staff and patient well-being
Engagement in a multidisciplinary approach to treatment
Full Job Description
What You'll Do
The Clinical Operations Manager works in collaboration with the Operations Manager and other team members to oversee treatment services for their assigned program, ensuring delivery of the highest-quality patient care. As a central partner to both the clinical and operations teams, the Clinical Operations Manager helps create a safe, responsive, and healing environment that allows staff to thrive and patients to feel supported every step of the way. Key responsibilities include:
Hiring, training, and scheduling clinical and direct care staff
Developing and implementing a clinical program schedule that provides a structured therapeutic experience for patients
Supporting the client and family experience and successful patient outcomes through consistent communication and attention to family needs
Fostering a culture of accountability and excellence by ensuring compliance with all regulatory, licensing, and safety requirements
Leading monthly all-staff meetings and facilitating treatment team and clinical supervision meetings
Becoming certified as a CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Trainer within your first 30 days, after which you'll lead and reinforce CPI and deescalation training across assigned teams
What Makes You a Great Fit
Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field, or enrollment in doctorate program from an accredited or state-approved graduate school (required)
Board registered (APCC, LAPC, ASW, AMFT, MHCA) or Psychologic Associate in the state in which services are provided (required)
Licensed or ability to transfer license in Marriage Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work, or Clinical Psychologist in the state in which services are provided (preferred)
Minimum two years of relevant clinical experience with adolescents, young adults, and families with mental health, substance use, or co-occurring diagnoses, including one year in a residential treatment setting (preferred)
At least two years of experience in a supervisory or management role (preferred)
Compassionate and clear leadership style-you can bring out the best in people and support their development, while also addressing problems quickly and effectively
A clinical style that aligns with Newport Healthcare's multidisciplinary, whole-person approach, prioritizing cultural sensitivity and a patient-first mindset
Compensation Range: $97,000- $131,000 annually depending on education and experience.
