Job Description

Who We Are

Gaudenzia is one of the largest nonprofit providers of treatment to people with substance use and co-occurring disorders in the nation. We operate in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

Our caring, compassionate team is on a mission to save thousands of lives each year and bring hope to people devastated by substance use disorder. Together, we help individuals, families, and communities heal and thrive in the face of one of the most devastating public health crises of our time.

As our organization grows and evolves to meet the needs of our clients and communities, we’re seeking passionate, empathic individuals to help us make an impact. With your help, we can turn the tide on substance use disorder.

Who We’re Looking For

A successful Regional Clinical Director enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds and doesn’t shy away from honest and caring — yet sometimes difficult — conversations. This position is for you if you’re able to treat others with dignity, compassion, and respect, even in life’s most challenging moments.

You are an aspiring or experienced leader who has the motivation and ability to develop, influence, train and lead others! You possess the knowledge of ASAM criteria and corresponding levels of care as well as the biopsychosocial characteristics and other comorbid behaviors of substance use disorder and/or mental illness. You possess considerable knowledge of individual and group behavior and the effective ways of working with people based on client-centered principles and Motivational Interviewing strategies to facilitate long-term recovery.

What You'll Do At Gaudenzia

Clinical Leadership & Oversight

• Provide regional clinical leadership for behavioral health and substance use disorder programs across various ASAM Levels of Care (e.g., 0.5–3.7).
• Ensure treatment practices are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and grounded in evidence-based models (e.g., CBT, DBT, MI, MAT integration).
• Assist Chief Clinical Officer with the implementation of new programming initiatives.
• Conduct clinical audits, chart reviews, and ASAM-aligned utilization reviews to ensure appropriate level of care placement and continuing stay decisions.
• Oversee treatment planning, assessment quality, clinical documentation, and care coordination practices.

Program & Quality Management

• Monitor regional performance metrics including treatment engagement, retention, outcomes, incident trends, and quality indicators.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives, corrective action plans, and implementation of best-practice standards.
• Ensure programs maintain readiness for state, federal, payer, and accreditation reviews (e.g., Joint Commission, CARF).
• Support integration of medical, psychiatric, and clinical services within a holistic care model.

Staff Leadership & Development

• Provide supervision, coaching, and leadership for regional Program Directors, Clinical Supervisors, and licensed clinicians.
• Oversee clinical staffing models, caseload distribution, scheduling, and recruitment needs across sites.
• Facilitate onboarding, clinical competency development, and staff training.
• Lead regular clinical meetings, case consultations, and professional development sessions.

Regulatory, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with state behavioral health licensing requirements, payer standards, and federal regulations including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Oversee incident reporting, safety practices, and risk-mitigation strategies.
• Ensure consistent interpretation and application of clinical policies across programs.

Client-Centered Care Coordination

• Promote a person-centered, recovery-oriented approach to treatment.
• Ensure coordination between clinical, medical, psychiatric, and community supports for seamless transitions of care.
• Support integration of peer support, family engagement, and recovery resources into treatment pathways.

Collaboration & Communication

• Serve as the primary clinical liaison between regional programs and executive leadership.
• Collaborate with operational leaders to ensure alignment between clinical and administrative processes.

Build relationships with referral partners, payers, community agencies, and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications for this Role:

Maryland Education/ Licensure Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree or Doctorate in a behavioral health field required. Independent clinical licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LCPC, LMHC, Psychologist, RN/NP).
• 5–7+ years of clinical leadership experience in behavioral health or SUD services.
• Experience with ASAM Criteria and multi-site oversight preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in behavioral health, with at least 3 years in program oversight, quality improvement, or clinical training.
• Demonstrated experience implementing evidence-based practices and fidelity monitoring.
• Proven ability to design and deliver clinical and recovery-oriented trainings.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Experience in research collaboration and/or program evaluation preferred.

Gaudenzia's Mission: Gaudenzia's Mission is to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occuring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances.

Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice -- and a treatment provider of choice -- in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and clients always feel safe and welcome.

Come work with us!

Our Agency is committed to the principles of equal employment. We believe in fostering a positive work environment in which every employee is treated with respect. Our staff hiring and recruitment practices are grounded in fairness, transparency, and merit. All employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, relevant skills, experience, and alignment with our mission and values. We actively recruit from a broad range of educational and professional backgrounds to attract the most qualified candidates, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants without preference or discrimination. Our process uses consistent and clear evaluation criteria to support objective decision-making. By emphasizing accountability, efficiency, and integrity throughout every stage--from job posting to onboarding--we build a workforce defined by excellence, professionalism, and commitment to our shared purpose. Gaudenzia is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Compensation

$120-140k annually