Clinical Director

The Clinical Director provides strategic leadership, administrative oversight, and clinical supervision for Catholic Charities’ counseling programs. This role ensures high-quality, evidence‑based, trauma‑informed mental health services while supervising licensed clinicians and supporting continuous program improvement. The Clinical Director also provides direct outpatient counseling services.

The ideal candidate is mission-driven, clinically experienced, organized, and comfortable working in a Catholic nonprofit environment that serves individuals and families from all backgrounds.

Clinical Director
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Covington
Full-Time • Exempt
Reports to: Executive Director
Supervises: Clinical Staff, Quality Assurance Coordinator

Position Summary

The Clinical Director provides strategic leadership, administrative oversight, and clinical supervision for Catholic Charities’ counseling programs. This role ensures high-quality, evidence‑based, trauma‑informed mental health services while supervising licensed clinicians and supporting continuous program improvement. The Clinical Director also provides direct outpatient counseling services.

The ideal candidate is mission-driven, clinically experienced, organized, and comfortable working in a Catholic nonprofit environment that serves individuals and families from all backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Program Oversight

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the mental health counseling programs.
• Lead integration and continuous improvement of Individual, Family, and Outpatient Counseling Services.
• Oversee development of staff training, skill-building, and accountability systems.
• Serve as a core member of the agency Management Team.
• Ensure program compliance with internal quality benchmarks and external accountability requirements.
• Manage outpatient program budgets responsibly.

2. Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Supervise the Quality Assurance Coordinator/Contract Specialist and oversee the QA program.
• Ensure adherence to evidence‑based practices, documentation standards, and audit readiness.
• Monitor treatment outcomes, program performance metrics, and quality indicators.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, confidentiality laws, and professional ethics.

3. Clinical Supervision

• Provide regular clinical supervision to independently licensed clinicians.
• Review cases, service plans, and terminated case documentation.
• Serve as LCSW Supervisor (if applicable), providing weekly/required supervision hours to Certified Social Workers per state board standards.
• Promote a collaborative, ethical, and supportive clinical team culture.

4. Staff Management & Development

• Oversee clinical staff goal-setting, performance evaluations, and professional growth.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and retention of clinical personnel.
• Identify training needs and lead coordination of professional development initiatives.

5. Direct Mental Health Counseling (Approx. 75%)

• Provide outpatient clinical services including screening, assessment, therapy, referral, and follow-up.
• Maintain appropriate documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory guidelines.
• Demonstrate clinical competence working with diverse populations and presenting concerns.

Qualifications — Required

• Master’s degree in Social Work or a related mental health field.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent; LCSW‑Supervisor preferred.
• 5+ years of clinical counseling experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of supervisory or program leadership experience.
• Experience providing services to diverse populations (children, adults, families, couples, individuals with mental illness or substance-use histories).
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of DSM‑5 and evidence‑based trauma‑informed practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
• High integrity and discretion with confidential information.

Qualifications — Preferred

• Supervisory certification (LCSW‑S) by the Kentucky Social Work Board.
• Experience working in a Catholic or nonprofit service environment.
• Experience with accreditation standards (COA, Joint Commission, etc.) and outcome reporting systems.

Personal Qualities

• Mission-driven and client-centered.
• Strong leadership, boundaries, coaching, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated cultural humility and commitment to high-quality client service.
• Collaborative, supportive, and organized.
• Comfortable representing the agency in faith-based and community settings.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Three weeks of paid vacation (adjusted upwards for longevity), 17 holidays, 10 sick days, and 2 personal days
• Fully paid single health insurance
• Defined benefit pension plan and 403(b) retirement savings option
• Life insurance, long-term disability, and travel/mileage reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness program
• Tuition assistance for children attending the Diocese of Covington Catholic schools

To Apply

Please submit your résumé, cover letter, salary history, and at least three references to:
Shannon Braun — sbraun@covingtoncharities.org

To learn more about Catholic Charities and view additional opportunities, visit:
www.covingtoncharities.org/news-events/job-opportunities

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.