Clinical Director – Behavioral Health & Addiction Treatment at Pyramid Healthcare in Gastonia, NC

Job description

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities. Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being. Clinical Director – Behavioral Health & Addiction Treatment Facility: Freedom Detox, a Pyramid Healthcare Program Location: Gastonia, NC Compensation: $65,000–$85,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Additional Availability: Occasional weekends and on-call clinical support as needed Required Credential: Active North Carolina LCAS or other qualifying clinical license Lead Clinical Excellence. Make a Lasting Impact. Freedom Detox, part of Pyramid Healthcare, is seeking an experienced and dedicated Clinical Director to lead clinical operations at our Gastonia, NC facility. The Clinical Director provides leadership and oversight for all clinical services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care to individuals receiving substance use disorder treatment. This position plays a key role in clinical staff development, regulatory compliance, treatment quality, and overall program performance. Working closely with facility leadership and corporate clinical teams, the Clinical Director will help foster a collaborative treatment environment, strengthen clinical programming, and ensure services align with Pyramid Healthcare's standards and commitment to quality patient care. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinical professional who is passionate about leadership, staff development, and improving outcomes for individuals navigating addiction and recovery. Key Responsibilities Clinical Leadership and Program Oversight Provide leadership and oversight for all clinical services, including intake and assessment, individual and group therapy, family services, aftercare planning, crisis stabilization, and utilization review. Ensure clinical programming aligns with Pyramid Healthcare standards, evidence-based practices, and applicable regulatory requirements. Monitor client engagement, treatment outcomes, and completion of required outcome measures in accordance with facility and corporate standards. Identify barriers to effective clinical engagement and implement strategies to improve treatment effectiveness and client outcomes. Staff Supervision and Development Directly supervise clinical staff to ensure appropriate training, professional development, licensure compliance, and adherence to ethical and clinical standards. Provide ongoing clinical supervision, guidance, and support to clinical team members. Coordinate structured onboarding, routine supervision meetings, and treatment team facilitation. Maintain accurate documentation of supervisory activities and ensure staff receive appropriate clinical support. Oversee clinical curriculum development and structured training initiatives in collaboration with Divisional Clinical Leadership. Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations, accreditation standards, and Pyramid Healthcare policies. Collaborate with program and corporate leadership to develop and implement annual clinical strategic plans and continuous quality improvement initiatives. Participate in clinical and operational reviews involving documentation standards, electronic medical record (EMR) utilization, billing coordination, and utilization review. Represent the program during internal and external audits and assist with implement