Clinical Director (LCSW or LPC)

Clinical Director Overview:

Samba Recovery at Savannah is seeking a Licensed Clinical Director to lead and support our outpatient substance use programs, including Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Outpatient Detox (OP DTX) levels of care. This full-time role provides both direct clinical services and clinical supervision to a team of therapists delivering evidence-based treatment for substance use and co-occurring disorders.

The ideal candidate is a Georgia-licensed clinician with supervisory credentials (e.g., LPC-S, LCSW, LMFT, etc.) who demonstrates strong leadership, clinical judgement, and a passion for fostering professional growth in others while ensuring the highest quality of client care.

Clinical Director Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical supervision and oversight to therapists, case managers, and interns in accordance with Georgia licensing board standards.
• Conduct regular supervision meetings, ensuring adherence to ethical and professional guidelines, documentation standards, and treatment protocols.
• Oversee the clinical integrity and quality of care delivered across all outpatient programs (PHP, IOP, OP DTX).
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy, as needed, to support client care and program needs.
• Ability to manage a caseload, as needed, while maintaining professional boundaries and client engagement.
• Review and approve clinical documentation, including biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes, ensuring compliance with GA and TJC regulations, in our EHR system, KIPU.
• Complete regular and monthly chart audits.
• Lead case consultations, treatment team meetings, and multidisciplinary care coordination.
• Support staff development through training, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Collaborate with program leadership to develop, implement, and evaluate clinical policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Clinical Director Qualifications:

• Active Georgia clinical license with supervisory eligibility or credential required (LPC-S, LCSW, LMFT, etc. with supervisory endorsement).
• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years of post-licensure experience providing therapy in substance use or behavioral health treatment settings, including psychoeducational and process groups. Familiarity with PHP and IOP programming is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience supervising or mentoring clinical staff preferred.
• Strong understanding of clinical best practices, documentation requirements, and regulatory standards (GA state regulations and The Joint Commission).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Proficiency in EHR systems (KIPU preferred) and ability to ensure timely and compliant documentation.

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)

Location (In Person):

• Savannah, GA 31405

About Samba Recovery:

Samba Recovery is committed to helping individuals reclaim their lives through compassionate, evidence-based outpatient treatment for behavioral health and substance use disorders. We believe in whole-person healing and maintain a culture rooted in integrity, teamwork, and clinical excellence.

Join our team of professionals making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve — apply today.