Clinical Director for Residential Women's Program

The House of Hope Executive Team is excited to announce a leadership opening for Residential Clinical Director for the oldest women’s residential program in Utah.  We invite experienced clinicians who are committed to a strengths-based, solution-focused model of trauma-informed care for women in substance use disorders and behavioral health treatment to apply for this supervisory position in Salt Lake City.

House of Hope (HOH), a local nonprofit, empowers women, strengthens families, and promotes recovery in our community. As Utah’s oldest treatment center, we have a long legacy of employing staff who are dedicated to the mission of spreading hope, nurturing healing, and encouraging personal growth in our colleagues, our clients, and our organization. We offer a culture of camaraderie, creativity, and collaboration as we work collectively to make a difference in the lives of the families we serve.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Serve as clinical director of the residential treatment team of twelve including therapists, interns, group specialists and case managers.

- Responsible for training, clinical and functional supervision, hiring and evaluating employees to promote unity, contract compliance, and program growth.

- Ensures that treatment service delivery meets the requirements for levels of care and best practices for recovery services for women.

- Provide leadership and structure for the community of women in treatment such that a safe, motivating, healing environment is maintained despite inherent conflicts and challenges of those in early recovery,

- Provide direct clinical supervision for all staff on the residential treatment team at various stages of professional licensure and development to ensure that staff follow all policies, procedures, and protocols

- Assists with assessment, intake and approves placement / level of care

- Responsible for the quality and quantity of all charting including authorizations, assessments, treatment planning

- Review discharges, court reports, daily notes, and all other documentation required by all funding sources

- Attends monthly coordination and leadership meetings

- Represents HOH and client interests in the community and partners with other agencies such as drug courts, DCFS, AP&P, Workforce Services, and other medical and mental health partners in Salt Lake County.

- Work to expand program to serve more women and offer additional services with strategic planning for credentialing, program evaluation and compliance with recovery systems of care.

- Especially suited for strong leaders who enjoy a challenge, have strong problem-solving skills, thrive on collaboration with other organizations and are committed to helping families in recovery.

Qualifications, Experience & Skillset:

- At least three years’ experience in staff supervision and program management

- Licensed in good standing in Utah; licensed as an LCSW, MFT or CMHC for a minimum of 5 years (Utah Law requires that fully licensed therapists must hold that license for two years of full-time experience before working as a supervisor, see dopl.utah.gov for more information).

- Experienced with 5+ years in human service field, preferably in substance abuse and mental health treatment

- Organized, innovative and adept at communication and problem-solving skills.

- Must be adept at managing crises and resolving conflicts in a calm professional manner, able to balance multiple priorities and generally oversee the details of a healthy treatment community with the overall goal of empowering women.

- Able to communicate effectively and professionally in person and in writing,

- Proficient with computer and clinical documentation skills

- Most importantly, has a passion for working on a collaborative team to help women in recovery.

Agency Requirements:

- Non-smoking worksite: no tobacco products allowed

- Must be at least 21 years old

- Must pass extensive background check and drug test

- If in recovery, must have at least 2+ years of continuous sobriety

- Must have personal reliable transportation, driver’s license, and clean driving record

Education Required:  Master’s degree and Utah licensure in Social Work, Clinical Mental Health, or Marriage and Family Therapy

Hours & Schedule:  Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with occasional on-call responsibilities

On-site in Salt Lake City (no remote work)

Hours: Full-time, in-person, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with occasional evening for family or specialty groups or workshops 

Job Location: On-site in Salt Lake City (no remote work)

Pay Range: $70-$84K wage with approx. $20K in paid benefits. 

Full-time benefits package, including:

•    Health insurance (90% of premium employer-paid)

•    Dental insurance (100% of employee premium employer paid)

•    Employer-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability

•    34+ paid days off per year for holidays, vacation, sick time, personal & wellness day

•    401(k) dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after one year of employment.

•    Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

•    Employee recognition and other incentives

•    License renewal fees paid and training stipend

•    Eligible for student loan reimbursement when available

•    Program expansion and career development opportunities

Application Instructions:  send the following to employment@houseofhopeut.org: 

•    Brief statement of interest/cover letter (may be in body of email) indicating which position you are applying for, an explanation of why this position interests you, and the skills/talents/interests that would make you a good candidate.

•    Resume

•    Three (3) professional references