Clinical Director
Haven House Services is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Clinical Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for our behavioral health programs serving youth, young adults, and families across Wake County. This senior leadership position oversees our Outpatient Therapy Program, Juvenile Assessment Team (JAT), and Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) programs, ensuring high-quality, ethical, and evidence-based clinical services while maintaining compliance with state, Medicaid, and licensing requirements.
The Clinical Director will provide clinical leadership, supervise and develop staff, strengthen community partnerships, oversee quality improvement initiatives, support program growth, and collaborate closely with executive leadership to advance the agency's mission. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced licensed clinician who is passionate about building strong teams, improving systems of care, and creating lasting positive outcomes for youth and families.
About Haven House Services:
Haven House Services is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping youth and young adults build safe, healthy, and self-sufficient lives. For more than 50 years, we have provided a continuum of services for young people facing challenges such as homelessness, family conflict, mental health concerns, involvement with the juvenile justice system, and housing instability.
Our programs include emergency shelter, community-based behavioral health services, juvenile diversion and assessment programs, supportive housing, prevention and intervention services, and individualized support designed to help youth and families overcome barriers and thrive. We believe every young person deserves safety, opportunity, and a caring community, and we are committed to meeting youth where they are with compassion, respect, and evidence-based care.
At Haven House Services, our employees are more than staff members. They are advocates, mentors, clinicians, and leaders who work together to strengthen our community. We foster a collaborative culture that values professional growth, innovation, wellness, diversity, and meaningful relationships, giving our team the opportunity to make a lasting impact every day.
What You'll Do:
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for Haven House Services' Outpatient Therapy, Juvenile Assessment Team (JAT), and Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) programs.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop clinical staff while fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and professional growth.
- Ensure high-quality clinical services through oversight of documentation, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and evidence-based practices.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to advance the agency's strategic goals and strengthen behavioral health services.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations, referral sources, Medicaid partners, and regulatory agencies.
- Oversee program budgets, grant compliance, and billing processes in collaboration with the finance team.
- Serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, helping guide the future direction of Haven House Services.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in Social Work or a related field.
- Active unrestricted North Carolina clinical licensure (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, or LPA); LCSW preferred.
- Minimum of five years of supervisory and program management experience.
- Minimum of five years of experience providing behavioral or mental health services.
- Strong knowledge of North Carolina Medicaid, behavioral health systems, and evidence-based clinical practices.
If you are a collaborative clinical leader who is passionate about strengthening behavioral health services and creating lasting change for youth and families, we encourage you to apply. Join Haven House Services and help shape the future of care in our community.
Salary: $85,000 to $95,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
Benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Licensure supervision (where applicable)
- A collaborative, mission-driven work environment committed to employee wellness and growth
Please submit your resume and cover letter through the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits job board or email your application to hr@havenhousenc.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Haven House Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.