Wasilla Clinical Director

MISSION STATEMENT:

We say yes to people seeking help for addiction and mental health. We create pathways to recovery and purpose. We provide the right service at the right time, delivered by people with lived experience. We transform behavioral health systems through innovation, creativity and collaboration.

The Director of Clinical Services – Wasilla provides comprehensive clinical leadership and operational oversight
for all 3.5 Residential and Outpatient clinical services in Wasilla. This role is responsible for ensuring excellence
in service delivery, regulatory compliance, ethical practice, staff supervision, and alignment with True North
Recovery’s mission, values, and accreditation standards.

This position serves as the senior on-site clinical authority for Wasilla 3.5, 2.5, 2.1, 1.0, and RCS programs,
providing leadership across multidisciplinary teams and acting as a key liaison between clinical staff, executive
leadership, and community partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical & Program Oversight

• Provide oversight of all Wasilla 3.5 Residential and Outpatient programs to ensure high-quality,
  evidence-based clinical services
  


• Develop, implement, and update clinical policies and procedures in accordance with:
  o True North Recovery standards
  o State of Alaska Behavioral Health regulations
  o Joint Commission accreditation requirements


• Monitor compliance with legal, ethical, and quality standards across programs


• Coordinate audits, review client records, and ensure clinical documentation meets regulatory and
  organizational expectations


• Facilitate and lead weekly clinical meetings and treatment team discussions

Clinical Leadership & Supervision

• Provide individual and group clinical supervision to licensed clinicians, case managers, and counseling
  staff
  


• Serve as a clinical consultant for urgent situations and provide crisis management support


• Ensure appropriate use of DSM-5 diagnoses and ASAM criteria across levels of care


• Assign cases and oversee clinical staffing models to ensure continuity and quality of care


• Serve as an on-call clinical leader as needed

Staff Management & Culture

• Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain qualified clinical staff
  


• Evaluate employee performance and provide coaching, corrective action, and professional
  development as needed


• Foster a healthy, collaborative, and values-driven workplace culture


• Model ethical behavior, professional boundaries, and self-care practices


• Support staff growth, leadership development, and work–life balance

Administrative & Strategic Responsibilities

• Represent True North Recovery in meetings with community partners and external stakeholders
  


• Participate in budgeting, resourcing, and strategic planning for Wasilla clinical services


• Collaborate with executive leadership to align clinical operations with organizational goals


• Ensure effective communication between residential and outpatient teams

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related field preferred


• Licensed Professional Counselor – Supervisor (LPC-S) preferred


• Chemical Dependency Counselor – Supervisor (CDC-S) required


• Extensive knowledge of:
  o Clinical supervision principles and practice
  o Mental health disorders (DSM-5)
  o substance uses disorder treatment and ASAM levels of care


• Demonstrated experience providing clinical supervision in behavioral health settings


• Experience overseeing multidisciplinary clinical teams in residential and/or outpatient environments

Preferred Skills & Compentensies

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills


• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with staff, clients, and community partners


• Skilled in conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and staff support


• High level of professionalism, ethical integrity, and accountability


• Strong organizational, documentation, and quality assurance skills


• Ability to analyze complex clinical situations and guide effective decision-making

Core Compentensies

• Adherence to professional ethical codes and regulatory requirements


• Knowledge of patient rights and behavioral health regulations


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to lead, mentor, and inspire clinical teams


• Commitment to continuous quality improvement and staff development

Clinical Supervision

• Provide clinical supervision to mental health and crisis clinicians across programs.


• Support licensure supervision for pre-licensed staff while also offering ongoing support to
  independently licensed clinicians.


• Conduct regular supervision meetings and case consultations in alignment with ethical and licensing
  standards.


• Promote evidence-based practices and clinical skill development across the team.


• Foster a supportive, collaborative, and accountable supervision culture.

Education & Training

• Provide training to TNR staff to support organizational initiatives.


• Represent the organization in community events, workshops, and interagency collaborations, as
  needed.

FULL TIME BENEFITS

• ICHRA Coverage for Employee Health Insurance Policy Reimbursement (Health Insurance Policy Reimbursement)


• 401K Plan - 100% Match Up To 5%


• Thrive- $1,500 per month for first 12 months, $2,500 per month after one year


• Life & ADD Insurance Policy 100% covered by employer


• Vision and Dental Policy 90% covered by employer


• 10 Paid Holidays a Year


• Paid Time Off Accrual


• Paid Training and Credentialing


• Short term and long-term disability
  


• Monthly cash stipend


• Supplemental benefits including critical illness insurance, accident insurance and hospital indemnity
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This role is primarily performed in an office building with standard office environment and controlled temperatures.  When working outdoors or at a job site the employee may be exposed to construction equipment or other moving objects/equipment; reference job site specifics.  The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk/hear, see, read, and personally interact with others.

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