Clinical Director - Eating Disorder, Residential

Discovery Behavioral Health (DBH) is a national leader in behavioral healthcare and one of the fastest growing companies in the field. DBH offers world-class treatment for those struggling with eating, mental health, and substance use disorders, and places a high priority on seeking employees who share our passion for improving the lives we serve.

Since 1997, Center for Discovery, DBH’s eating disorder division, has helped thousands of patients discover their path to the full and rewarding lives they deserve with evidence-based and inclusive treatment options.

Compensation Range: $75,000-85,000 salary 

Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience 

Our Offer to You!

We are dedicated to empowering our clinicians with their professional and personal development by providing:

• 401(k)
• Healthcare benefits
• Vacation and sick days
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
• Resources to become a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist through IADEP
• Support for pursuing multi-state licensure
• Continuing education (CE) programs and training
• Supervision hours
• Weekly training opportunities
• Advancement opportunities within the organization

The Clinical Director is responsible for the supervision and clinical oversight of the program.

Responsibilities 

• Oversees and ensures quality of clinical aspects of the program and takes initiative to make improvements. 
• Supports in facilitating weekly treatment team meetings to ensure consistent and effective communication, including proper oversight of client progress and ensures a team approach is being utilized.  
• Trains all new clinical employees within their scope and coordinates training with clinical team members. 
• Supports Executive Director with 90-day, annual performance reviews, and growth plans for therapists within the program, as requested by the Executive Director. 
• Supports in facilitating monthly employee trainings ensuring that all mandated trainings are completed throughout the year. 
• Maintains a client caseload as dictated by census. 
• Leads or co-leads clinically oriented groups every day. Provides clinical oversight of groups.  
• Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge, including the use of Discovery Connect. 
• Facilitates client transfers to higher level of care, as needed. 
• Facilitates Multi-Family, Family Program and/or Family Weekend. 
• Supervises all pre-licensed therapists within the program and provides clinical consultation, as needed. 

This is a full time position that will work Monday-Friday. 

For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at centerfordiscovery.com. 

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in relevant field, required 
• License, and ability to provide clinical supervision, required 
• Minimum of two years of experience working with eating disorders, required 
• Must possess a current driver’s license and be in good standing

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care, we need to have a diverse team around us. That’s why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above, we’d be happy to consider your application.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.