Aspiranet
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Clinical Director
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Aspiranet . Location: Onsite – Santa Cruz, CA Schedule: Full-Time - Exempt Department: Crisis Stabilization Unit Reports to: Associate Core Division Director Pay Range: $120,000 - $135,000 per year Sign On Bonus: $5,000 - $10,000 Aspiranet, a leading California-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting children, youth, and families, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Clinical Director to lead our Crisis Stabilization Unit in Santa Cruz. If you are a licensed mental health professional with a passion for clinical excellence, staff development, and evidence-based care, this is your opportunity to make a profound impact. In this pivotal role, you’ll provide clinical supervision, guide program operations, and ensure the highest standards of behavioral health services for youth and families in crisis. Join a mission-driven team where your leadership will help shape brighter futures across our community. About Aspiranet Aspiranet is a mission-driven social services agency with a legacy of supporting California communities since 1975. We are committed to ensuring that every child is loved, every family is supported, and every individual has the tools to succeed. Our services span the state and are delivered through six divisions: Foster Care and Adoption; Transitional Aged Youth (TAY); Residential; Intensive Home-Based Services; Behavioral Health; and Family and Community. At Aspiranet, every role contributes to building a future where opportunity, hope, and healing are within reach. Position Summary
The Clinical Director is responsible for the leadership, oversight, and continuous improvement of behavioral health programs at the designated location. This role integrates clinical supervision, program operations, and quality assurance to ensure services are delivered in alignment with evidence-based practices, regulatory standards, and agency policies. Key Responsibilities
Provide group clinical supervision to program staff Provide individual clinical supervision to program staff Provide training to program staff within clinical supervision Communicate regularly with program management about staff performance Immediately notify management of high risk situations Provide input regarding staff performance evaluations Provide clinical direction aligned with agency practice standards Provide clinical supervision in compliance with the BBS Complete required written and/or verbal reports Develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff and program management Represent self and Agency in a professional manner Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with staff and program management Complete administrative paperwork on time Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences Perform additional duties as assigned Qualifications
California Licensed Marriage Family Therapist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker Meets the BBS qualifications to provide clinical supervision Ability to develop and provide training Ability to supervise to evidence-based practices used by the agency (must be trained in EB practices) Two years of experience providing clinical supervision to staff in the field of family or child mental health or related field Work Environment & Schedule
On-site role in Santa Cruz, CA Why Aspiranet?
Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching Access to the Aspiranet Employee Perks Program with discounts on entertainment, travel, wellness, and more Flexible paid time off including 11 paid holidays, 10 vacation days, 10 sick days, two diversity days, and paid birthday time off Employee assistance program with 24/7 crisis line; up to 6 counseling sessions per issue Training opportunities for ongoing development and career growth Collaborative, inclusive, and mission-aligned culture Opportunity to lead meaningful initiatives that support employee wellbeing Equal Employment Opportunity
Aspiranet is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to provide a welcoming workplace that respects differing world views, cultures, and lived experiences. How to Apply
Apply today through our career portal at www.aspiranet.org/careers. Pro tip: once you’re in the portal, create an account to get started on your application.
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Join to apply for the
Clinical Director
role at
Aspiranet . Location: Onsite – Santa Cruz, CA Schedule: Full-Time - Exempt Department: Crisis Stabilization Unit Reports to: Associate Core Division Director Pay Range: $120,000 - $135,000 per year Sign On Bonus: $5,000 - $10,000 Aspiranet, a leading California-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting children, youth, and families, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Clinical Director to lead our Crisis Stabilization Unit in Santa Cruz. If you are a licensed mental health professional with a passion for clinical excellence, staff development, and evidence-based care, this is your opportunity to make a profound impact. In this pivotal role, you’ll provide clinical supervision, guide program operations, and ensure the highest standards of behavioral health services for youth and families in crisis. Join a mission-driven team where your leadership will help shape brighter futures across our community. About Aspiranet Aspiranet is a mission-driven social services agency with a legacy of supporting California communities since 1975. We are committed to ensuring that every child is loved, every family is supported, and every individual has the tools to succeed. Our services span the state and are delivered through six divisions: Foster Care and Adoption; Transitional Aged Youth (TAY); Residential; Intensive Home-Based Services; Behavioral Health; and Family and Community. At Aspiranet, every role contributes to building a future where opportunity, hope, and healing are within reach. Position Summary
The Clinical Director is responsible for the leadership, oversight, and continuous improvement of behavioral health programs at the designated location. This role integrates clinical supervision, program operations, and quality assurance to ensure services are delivered in alignment with evidence-based practices, regulatory standards, and agency policies. Key Responsibilities
Provide group clinical supervision to program staff Provide individual clinical supervision to program staff Provide training to program staff within clinical supervision Communicate regularly with program management about staff performance Immediately notify management of high risk situations Provide input regarding staff performance evaluations Provide clinical direction aligned with agency practice standards Provide clinical supervision in compliance with the BBS Complete required written and/or verbal reports Develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff and program management Represent self and Agency in a professional manner Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with staff and program management Complete administrative paperwork on time Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences Perform additional duties as assigned Qualifications
California Licensed Marriage Family Therapist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker Meets the BBS qualifications to provide clinical supervision Ability to develop and provide training Ability to supervise to evidence-based practices used by the agency (must be trained in EB practices) Two years of experience providing clinical supervision to staff in the field of family or child mental health or related field Work Environment & Schedule
On-site role in Santa Cruz, CA Why Aspiranet?
Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching Access to the Aspiranet Employee Perks Program with discounts on entertainment, travel, wellness, and more Flexible paid time off including 11 paid holidays, 10 vacation days, 10 sick days, two diversity days, and paid birthday time off Employee assistance program with 24/7 crisis line; up to 6 counseling sessions per issue Training opportunities for ongoing development and career growth Collaborative, inclusive, and mission-aligned culture Opportunity to lead meaningful initiatives that support employee wellbeing Equal Employment Opportunity
Aspiranet is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to provide a welcoming workplace that respects differing world views, cultures, and lived experiences. How to Apply
Apply today through our career portal at www.aspiranet.org/careers. Pro tip: once you’re in the portal, create an account to get started on your application.
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