Behavioral Health Clinical Director – Lead, Mentor & Make an Impact | Albuquerque, NM (ID-BB 134761)
Updated 10/06/26
87701, Las Vegas, New Mexico, United States
Physician
Psychiatry
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
1 year
Job description
Job description
Clinical Director & Clinical Supervisor – Behavioral Health
Albuquerque, New Mexico | On-Site | Intensive Outpatient Behavioral Health
Position Overview
A growing behavioral health organization in Albuquerque, New Mexico is seeking an experienced Clinical Director & Clinical Supervisor to provide hands-on clinical leadership across its mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorder programs.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced behavioral health leader who enjoys developing clinicians, improving clinical quality, strengthening programs, and making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.
The Clinical Director & Clinical Supervisor will work closely with clinicians, care coordinators, peer support specialists, and other members of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Job Responsibilities
Provide clinical leadership across mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorder services
Oversee clinical operations and promote high-quality, individualized, evidence-based care
Provide clinical supervision, consultation, mentoring, and professional development
Review and approve treatment plans
Participate in complex case consultations and provide clinical guidance
Strengthen clinical documentation, treatment planning, and compliance practices
Support trauma-informed, person-centered, and culturally responsive care
Mentor and develop LSAAs, CPSWs, and other applicable clinical staff
Establish consistent clinical practices, standards, and expectations
Monitor clinical quality and identify opportunities for improvement
Support compliance with New Mexico Medicaid requirements and applicable professional standards
Contribute to behavioral health program development and continuous improvement
Collaborate with care coordination, peer support, medical, and behavioral health professionals
Help build a strong, accountable, collaborative, and high-performing clinical team
Qualifications
Graduate degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or another applicable behavioral health discipline
Current professional license appropriate for practice in New Mexico, such as LPCC, LCSW, or LMFT
Clinical leadership, supervision, or program-management experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment
Experience treating mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders
Experience providing clinical supervision
Appropriate supervisory credentials for the services and staff being supervised
Strong knowledge of treatment planning, clinical documentation, and behavioral health compliance
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary clinical team
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with CCSS programming
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) experience
Experience with Medicaid-funded behavioral health services
Experience with substance use treatment
Knowledge of trauma-informed and evidence-based behavioral health practices
Experience developing or improving behavioral health programs
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is a confident and compassionate clinical leader who:
Demonstrates strong clinical judgment
Enjoys mentoring and developing other professionals
Balances clinical quality with operational priorities
Communicates clearly and professionally
Builds trust while maintaining accountability and appropriate boundaries
Demonstrates cultural humility
Takes ownership of clinical quality and team development
Is comfortable working in a growing and evolving organization
Brings professionalism, warmth, curiosity, and a commitment to continuous learning
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
Initial sign-on bonus
401(k) with employer matching
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employer contributions toward eligible benefits
Long-term disability coverage
Opportunity to influence clinical programming and organizational growth
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to make an impact beyond individual clinical care. As Clinical Director & Clinical Supervisor, you will help shape clinical programming, develop practitioners, strengthen quality of care, and contribute directly to the growth of a behavioral health organization focused on meaningful recovery outcomes.
Work Environment: On-site
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Setting: Intensive Outpatient Behavioral Health
Specialty: Mental Health / Substance Use / Co-occurring Disorders
Position: Clinical Leadership & Supervision
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