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The Salvation Army San Francisco

Clinical Director

The Salvation Army San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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The Salvation Army Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

PAY RANGE:

$160k-165k

OVERVIEW:

The Clinical Director oversees clinical operations at the Harbor Light Center (HLC) and Recovery Wellness Services (RWS), ensuring evidence-based care for clients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. This role manages assessments, treatment planning, and transitions between detox and ongoing care, while maintaining full regulatory compliance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Program Management

Design and manage recovery curriculum for Harbor Light and Recovery Wellness Services

Coordinate transitions between withdrawal management and treatment, including referrals

Conduct SUD assessments with the TCU 5 tool for DPH-funded detox and residential programs at RWS and HLC

Ensure counseling and client documentation in WellSky, Avatar, and other EHRs meet licensing requirements

Train, supervise, and mentor clinical staff in MI, SMI curriculum, and counseling; provide ongoing training and evaluations

Oversee client treatment plans and services

Conduct weekly case conferences

Handle grievances per California Department of Healthcare Services requirements

Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations

Provide trauma-informed, client-centered care for clients with co-occurring disorders

Planning and Development

Represent the Executive Director in clinical planning and development meetings

Assist in developing strategic partnerships and expansion opportunities

Contribute to strategic planning, program development, and outcome monitoring; recommend improvements based on community needs

Maintain high standards per National Social Services Standards

Support growth through grant writing and fundraising

Administrative

Maintain Harbor Light Program policy and procedure manual

Assist with HIPAA and Title 42 CFR Part 2 compliance attestations

Ensure clients meet San Francisco and California health regulations with proper documentation

Keep client records complete, accurate, and audit-ready

Oversee audit preparation and regulatory compliance

Other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field (required)

CA State Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) (required)

NP, PA, RN, RPh, LCP, LCSW, LPCC, LMFT, or related

Experience addressing substance abuse, mental health, and other barriers to self-sufficiency

First Aid and CPR certification (within first fourteen days of employment – company provided)

Tuberculosis clearance (within the first seven days of employment – company-provided)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Skilled in supporting clients with SMI using Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Ability to manage and train a team

Excellent clinical and program leadership skills

Proficient in Avatar and Wellsky systems

EQUIPMENT USED Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes)

ADA STATEMENT Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RELIGIOUS PURPOSES OF THE SALVATION ARMY The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of the Army’s religious purposes and his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.

AT-WILL I hereby understand and acknowledge that, unless otherwise defined by applicable law, any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at will” nature, which means that the Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge the Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.

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