About this opportunity
View Behavioral Health lists this Clinical Director opportunity in colton, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Facility Overview – View Behavioral Health Child, Colton
View Behavioral Health (VBH) Child, is a behavioral health campus providing acute psychiatric care and crisis stabilization services. Our Child & Adolescent program offers a safe, structured environment focused on stabilization, evidence-based treatment, and family-centered care. As we expand, the campus will include adult services, supporting a full continuum of care for the communities we serve.
Clinical Director
Pay: Depends on experience
Position Summary
The Clinical Director is responsible for the overall clinical leadership, program development, and quality of patient care services within the Child & Adolescent psychiatric facility. This role ensures the delivery of evidence-based, trauma-informed care while maintaining compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards. The Clinical Director oversees all clinical programming and supervises multidisciplinary treatment teams.
Key Responsibilities
Provide clinical oversight of all treatment services, including individual, group, and family therapy
Supervise and support licensed clinicians, social services staff, and program leads
Ensure adherence to evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, and age-appropriate interventions
Oversee treatment planning, documentation quality, and clinical outcomes
Partner with Medical Director and Nursing leadership to ensure integrated patient care
Develop and implement new programs and service lines as the facility grows
Ensure compliance with DHCS, Joint Commission, and applicable state and federal regulations
Monitor key performance indicators including LOS, readmissions, and patient outcomes
Lead clinical audits, chart reviews, and performance improvement initiatives
Participate in hiring, training, and ongoing development of clinical staff
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, or related field
Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in behavioral health, with at least 2 years in leadership
Experience in child and adolescent mental health required
Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards
Demonstrated sound professional judgment; clinical judgment where applicable to licensure/role.
Proficiency in the use of computers and standard keyboard functions for data entry and electronic documentation.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read, write, and communicate fluently in English.
Current CPR, BLS, and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
Demonstrate understanding and compliance with Patients' Rights, LPS Statutes, and Seclusion and Restraint Protocols.
Special Conditions
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of Live Scan fingerprinting, background check clearance, and verification of required licenses, certifications, and education
Satisfactory completion of professional reference checks
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Ocean View does not provide visa sponsorship for certain roles unless otherwise specified
Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), The Joint Commission, and HIPAA standards
Compliance with all required health screenings and immunizations in accordance with regulatory guidelines and facility policy, which may include tuberculosis (TB) testing, N95 fit testing, annual trainings, and proof of vaccination for certain communicable diseases
Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or variable shifts as needed, based on operational or patient care needs
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Worksite address
colton, CA, 92324, US
Who can apply
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