Clinical Director

Company: Ascent Behavioral Hospital
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Ascent Behavioral Hospital Clinical Director Grow Your Career. Change Their Future. __________________________________________________ Full-time | M-F 9 am-5 pm Located in Millcreek, UT __________________________________________________ Ascent Behavioral Hospital is seeking a Clinical Director for our Millcreek, UT location to lead and oversee our team of licensed therapists while ensuring excellence across the full continuum of care—from admission through discharge and transition to the next level of treatment. This distinctive leadership role provides the opportunity to drive patient safety, assure quality, and monitor clinical outcomes while delivering compassionate and developmentally appropriate care to adolescents. About Ascent Behavioral Hospital At Ascent Behavioral Hospital, we provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to adolescents navigating challenges related to anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation within a safe and supportive environment. We are committed to the highest standards of integrity, respect, and excellence, and we foster a culture grounded in collaboration, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement. We are seeking an experienced Clinical Director to lead, develop, and set the clinical vision for our Clinical Department. In this role, you will work alongside and provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and guidance to a multidisciplinary team of licensed therapists. As a key member of the hospital’s Leadership Team, the Clinical Director is responsible not only for day-to-day clinical operations, but also for ensuring thoughtful, timely, and coordinated discharge planning as an integral component of treatment. The Clinical Director will oversee the development and execution of individualized treatment plans that emphasize stabilization, family engagement, and readiness for discharge. This includes collaborating closely with psychiatry, nursing, case management, families, schools, and external providers to ensure safe transitions, appropriate aftercare placement, and continuity of services following hospitalization. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, along with the ability to manage clinical risk, resolve conflicts, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain accurate and timely documentation. The ultimate objective of this role is to ensure the smooth operation of the Clinical Department while delivering high-quality, evidence-based care that promotes stabilization during hospitalization and supports successful continuation of care beyond discharge. Responsibilities: Lead, manage, and develop the clinical team Ensure workloads are at efficient and effective levels Carry a responsible caseload Conduct regular team meetings Participate in all Leadership and Clinical Team meetings Assist clinicians in developing a strong professional brand Know, articulate clearly, and practice Ascent Behavioral Hospital's treatment philosophy Oversee the delivery of clinical services and aftercare planning for clients and families Oversee research and outcomes initiatives Ensure that families are receiving support throughout the stabilization process Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team Work collaboratively with direct care staff, including the provision of training with these staff Participate in marketing activities, including occasional travel Develop and maintain relationships with referring professionals Requirements Please ensure your resume includes education, work experience, certifications, and licenses Advanced degree in a mental health field and qualified to supervisor intern or associate therapists 25 years of age 2 years of Hospital or RTC experience 2 years clinical experience Licensed with Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing DOPL license is unrestricted and in good standing Able to pass criminal investigation background check Eligible to work in the USA Able to pass motor vehicle record checks Current Utah driver's license (within 30 days of employment) First Aid and CPR certified (we may provide) Crisis intervention certified (we may provide) Benefits Health, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and other insurance plans available after probationary period Employer contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA) Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Continued professional development and certification opportunities Significant discounts for hundreds of professional gear brands Close to many world-class ski resorts

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