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Clinical Director

Pacific Clinics

Los Gatos, CA · Posted October 28, 2026

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About the job

Overview

Compensation We Offer

The initial compensation for this position ranges from $116,889 - 143,759 per year, depending on experience, location, and internal equity considerations

Possible Additional Compensation (may vary based on position eligibility)

Possible Bilingual Differentials: Up to 7.5% for qualifying direct service roles; up to $80.00/month flat fee for qualifying non-direct service roles.

Benefits We Offer

Benefits Eligibility starts on day ONE!

We provide a robust benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision. See our Benefits Page HERE.

401 (k) employer match up to 4%

Competitive Time Off Plans

Must meet eligibility requirements based on employment status

Pay Range

$116,889 - $143,759 per year Job Summary

With general direction, manages multiple clinical programs' clinical staff and operations. Ensures that youth, adults and families receive the most effective, efficient, and culturally appropriate services. Collaborates with Executive Director regarding agency-wide initiatives, annual priorities, and continuous quality improvement efforts. Oversees program design and budgeting. Ensures compliance with program fiscal and contract obligations . Interfaces with external community partners, agencies and county departments. Ensures that the daily operations run smoothly, operating within compliance and safety policies, standard, and regulations.

Responsibilities

Oversees the management of programs, assessing strengths and needs for improvement.

Develops and manages program budget, assesses opportunities for program growth and potential funding resources.

Inspires and supports culture of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and facilitates CQI forums and teams as needed.

Trains and coordinates training for systems change, supporting learning partner and training direct service staff.

Facilitates the integration of best practices at all levels with agency programs and support teams.

Evaluates, assesses and manages risk.

Develops and negotiates program proposals.

Represents agency to internal and external stakeholders.

Builds and nurtures relationships with community partners and payors.

Researches, reviews, implements and monitors Evidence Based Practices (EBPs) and best practice principles, structures and clinical policy.

Participates in the development of outcome measures and analyzes outcomes for improvement opportunities.

Negotiates and monitors performance to program and outside agency contracts.

Manages and assures continuous development of CPMs' and direct reports' skills and competencies.

Participates in Leadership Academy and curriculum development.

Applies legal and ethical standards in completion of work.

Performs other related responsibilities, as assigned, to support specific department/business needs.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Master's Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Counseling, Psychology, or related field and five (5) or more years direct clinical experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience (two years of relevant experience equals one year of education) to include:

Three years in the area of adult's and children's mental health and three (3) years of clinical supervisory experience,

California licensure as LCSW, LMFT, Ph.D. or other required licensure based on the varying business needs across the agency.

Job Competencies

Business Acumen

Clinical Leadership

Operations Acumen

Organizational Agility

Project Management

Physical Requirements

The work environment conditions as described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.!!While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Driving Required May have unsupervised contact with children. Requires full background check and TB Exam. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability. We will consider for employment, qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905.

Oversees the management of programs, assessing strengths and needs for improvement.

Develops and manages program budget, assesses opportunities for program growth and potential funding resources.

Inspires and supports culture of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and facilitates CQI forums and teams as needed.

Trains and coordinates training for systems change, supporting learning partner and training direct service staff.

Facilitates the integration of best practices at all levels with agency programs and support teams.

Evaluates, assesses and manages risk.

Develops and negotiates program proposals.

Represents agency to internal and external stakeholders.

Builds and nurtures relationships with community partners and payors.

Researches, reviews, implements and monitors Evidence Based Practices (EBPs) and best practice principles, structures and clinical policy.

Participates in the development of outcome measures and analyzes outcomes for improvement opportunities.

Negotiates and monitors performance to program and outside agency contracts.

Manages and assures continuous development of CPMs' and direct reports' skills and competencies.

Participates in Leadership Academy and curriculum development.

Applies legal and ethical standards in completion of work.

Performs other related responsibilities, as assigned, to support specific department/business needs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Master's Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Counseling, Psychology, or related field and five (5) or more years direct clinical experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience (two years of relevant experience equals one year of education) to include:

Three years in the area of adult's and children's mental health and three (3) years of clinical supervisory experience,

California licensure as LCSW, LMFT, Ph.D. or other required licensure based on the varying business needs across the agency.