Clinical Director Jobs in Park Ridge, IL (NOW HIRING)

Leadership is more than managing people. It is creating an environment where exceptional clinicians thrive, patients receive extraordinary care, and communities are changed for the better.

At Talbot Health Services, we believe outstanding clinical outcomes begin with outstanding leadership. We are seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Clinical Director to provide strategic oversight of our behavioral health and substance use disorder programs while fostering a culture of clinical excellence, accountability, innovation, and compassion.

This position is ideal for a seasoned clinical leader who enjoys mentoring professionals, improving systems, developing programs, and ensuring every patient receives high-quality, evidence-based care. If you are passionate about leading people, strengthening organizations, and making a lasting impact throughout Northwest Ohio, we encourage you to apply.

Talbot Health Services provides compassionate, evidence-based treatment for individuals experiencing mental health and substance use disorders. Through our continuum of care, we are committed to restoring hope, supporting recovery, and improving lives.

Our services include:

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Residential Treatment

Case Management

Recovery Support Services

Integrated Behavioral Healthcare

Our success is built upon collaboration, integrity, accountability, innovation, and a relentless commitment to patient-centered care.

The Clinical Director serves as the senior clinical leader responsible for the strategic direction, operational oversight, and continuous improvement of all clinical programming.

Working closely with executive leadership, medical providers, operational leadership, and quality teams, this individual will ensure exceptional clinical care while maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state, licensing, and accreditation standards.

This leader will inspire excellence, mentor clinical professionals, develop future leaders, and continuously improve organizational performance through evidence-based practice and thoughtful leadership.

Lead multidisciplinary clinical teams by establishing high expectations for quality, ethics, professionalism, and patient-centered care. Foster a supportive culture where clinicians are empowered to grow, collaborate, and provide exceptional treatment.

Partner with executive leadership to strengthen clinical services, improve operational efficiency, expand programming, and implement innovative treatment approaches that enhance patient outcomes.

Oversee documentation quality, treatment planning, assessments, clinical interventions, and patient outcomes while promoting evidence-based practices throughout the organization.

Maintain compliance with CARF standards, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, Ohio Administrative Code, and all applicable federal and state regulations. Lead accreditation preparation, audits, licensing activities, and corrective action initiatives.

Recruit, mentor, coach, and retain talented clinical professionals. Provide ongoing supervision, performance feedback, leadership development, and opportunities for professional growth.

Utilize data, quality indicators, and clinical metrics to identify trends, improve efficiency, reduce barriers to care, and strengthen patient outcomes.

Provide strategic leadership for all clinical operations.

Supervise licensed clinicians, supervisors, and clinical leadership staff.

Monitor clinical quality, patient outcomes, and documentation standards.

Ensure regulatory compliance across all programs.

Develop and implement clinical policies, procedures, and best practices.

Participate in organizational strategic planning and program development.

Oversee quality improvement initiatives and clinical performance metrics.

Collaborate with physicians, nursing, operations, compliance, and executive leadership.

Assist with licensing surveys, accreditation reviews, and regulatory inspections.

Address complex clinical situations with professionalism and sound judgment.

Promote interdisciplinary collaboration and communication.

Support organizational growth initiatives through innovative clinical leadership.

Foster employee engagement, accountability, and professional excellence.

The successful candidate is an experienced behavioral health leader who combines strong clinical knowledge with outstanding leadership skills.

You are someone who:

Leads with integrity and professionalism.

Builds trust through collaboration.

Inspires teams rather than simply managing them.

Thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Maintains exceptionally high ethical standards.

Values accountability and continuous improvement.

Enjoys mentoring future leaders.

Makes thoughtful, data-informed decisions.

Remains calm, approachable, and solution-oriented during complex situations.

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or another closely related behavioral health discipline.

Current independent Ohio clinical licensure (LPCC-S, LISW-S, IMFT, Psychologist, or equivalent).

Minimum of five years of progressive behavioral health leadership experience.

Experience supervising licensed clinicians and multidisciplinary teams.

Extensive knowledge of behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment.

Demonstrated knowledge of CARF standards, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and applicable federal and Ohio regulations.

Exceptional leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Previous Clinical Director or Executive Director experience.

Experience overseeing residential and outpatient treatment programs.

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) experience.

Accreditation survey leadership experience.

Quality improvement and organizational performance experience.

During your first year, you will:

Strengthen collaboration across clinical departments.

Enhance documentation quality and compliance.

Improve staff engagement and retention.

Support continued organizational growth.

Lead successful regulatory and accreditation activities.

Develop emerging clinical leaders.

Advance quality improvement initiatives that positively impact patient care.

We know our employees are our greatest strength.

When you join Talbot Health Services, you become part of a mission-driven organization committed to investing in its people while delivering exceptional care to our communities.

You’ll work alongside dedicated professionals who value teamwork, integrity, innovation, and service while having the opportunity to shape the future of behavioral healthcare across Northwest Ohio.

Talbot Health Services offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth.

Benefits may include:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-sponsored life insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Continuing education support

Leadership training

Employee Assistance Program

If you are ready to lead with purpose, inspire exceptional clinical teams, and make a meaningful impact in behavioral healthcare, we encourage you to apply.

We look forward to learning how your leadership, experience, and passion can help shape the future of Talbot Health Services.

Talbot Health Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every employee and every patient is treated with dignity, respect, and professionalism.