Assistant Clinical Director Jobs

Assistant Clinical Director jobs are open across behavioral health, home health, and substance use treatment organizations, at every level from newly licensed clinician to seasoned senior director, with specializations in clinical supervision, program management, and compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles137+
Top stateNew York
Top employerAdvanceable ABA
Top cityBrooklyn, NY
Work type55% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Assistant Clinical Director
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Assistant Clinical Director
Devereux
Rutland, Massachusetts
Account Management
Customer Service
Sales
$75k - $88k/yr
Master's degree in social work
5,001-10,000

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Assistant Director of Clinical Services (ADCS) - Registered Nurse (RN)
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Assistant Director of Clinical Services (ADCS) - Registered Nurse (RN)
Suncrest Hospice
Independence, Ohio
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$90k - $96k/yr
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
501-1,000

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Assistant Director, Clinical Laboratory
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Assistant Director, Clinical Laboratory
County of Riverside
Moreno Valley, California
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$131k.58 - $195k.83/yr
Bachelor's degree in biological science
10,000+

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Assistant Clinical Director (BCBA)
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Assistant Clinical Director (BCBA)
Finitetek
Aurora, Colorado
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$90k - $105k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in applied behavior analysis
51-200

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Assistant Clinical Director (BCBA)
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Assistant Clinical Director (BCBA)
Vinfen
Weymouth, Massachusetts
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
$67k - $88k/yr
Master's degree in social work
1,001-5,000

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Assistant Clinical Director Job Market

Who's Hiring

Advanceable ABA5 open roles
Ascend Health4 open roles
Vinfen3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Government & Public Sector
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in assistant clinical director jobs.

  • Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related clinical field
  • Active LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent state clinical licensure
  • Minimum of three to five years of post-licensure clinical experience
  • Prior supervisory or leadership experience managing licensed clinical staff
  • Familiarity with accreditation standards such as CARF, Joint Commission, or state behavioral health regulations
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems and clinical documentation requirements

Tips for Your Assistant Clinical Director Job Search

Tailor your resume to supervision scope

Hiring managers for assistant clinical director roles scan for how many clinicians you supervised and what oversight you held over care delivery. Name the team size, licensure levels of staff you managed, and any performance improvement processes you led.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists assistant clinical director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Highlight your licensure and credentials upfront

Most assistant clinical director postings screen for a master's-level license before reading further. Put your LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent credential in your resume header so it clears automated filters without reviewers having to hunt for it.

Target postings that match your setting experience

Outpatient, inpatient, community mental health, and residential settings all have distinct workflows and regulatory demands. Applying to roles in your actual setting type dramatically improves your interview conversion, since interviewers press hard on day-to-day operational knowledge.

Prepare concrete compliance and QA examples

Interviewers for these roles almost always probe for experience with accreditation bodies, state licensing boards, or Medicaid audits. Have two or three specific examples ready that describe a compliance gap you identified, the corrective action you drove, and the outcome.

Negotiate start date around credentialing timelines

If the role requires you to hold or transfer a provider credential or facility-specific clinical affiliation, clarify that timeline before accepting an offer. A delayed credentialing approval can push your effective start date and affect your first paycheck.

Assistant Clinical Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most assistant clinical directors?

The companies hiring the most assistant clinical directors right now include Advanceable ABA, Ascend Health, and Vinfen, with the largest share of openings in New York, Massachusetts, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Behavioral health networks, community mental health centers, and home health agencies tend to post the most consistent volume.

How many assistant clinical director jobs are remote?

About 45% of assistant clinical director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by specialty area. Telehealth-focused behavioral health organizations and care management companies tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while residential, inpatient, and school-based programs almost always require an on-site presence.

How do you become an assistant clinical director?

Start by earning a master's degree in a clinical field such as social work, counseling, or marriage and family therapy, then obtain full independent licensure in your state. Build at least three to five years of direct clinical experience, then move into a supervisory role overseeing other licensed clinicians. Demonstrating leadership in quality assurance, staff development, or program compliance is what typically positions a candidate for the assistant clinical director level.

Can you get hired as an assistant clinical director with limited leadership experience?

Some organizations will consider candidates who have strong clinical credentials but limited formal management titles, particularly if you can show informal leadership such as supervising practicum students, leading clinical team meetings, or coordinating care protocols. Smaller agencies and newer programs are more likely to give this kind of candidate a chance than large health systems with established leadership pipelines. Framing any supervisory or coordination work clearly on your resume makes a meaningful difference.

What does the assistant clinical director interview process look like?

Most assistant clinical director interviews involve an initial screening with HR or a recruiter, followed by a panel interview with the clinical director and one or more department heads. Expect scenario-based questions about managing a clinician performance issue, responding to a compliance finding, or handling a clinical crisis involving a client. Some organizations also include a brief written exercise or ask you to review a case summary and walk through your supervision approach.

Where can I find and apply to assistant clinical director jobs?

You can find and apply to assistant clinical director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from organizations across the United States. Find roles that fit your specialty area, setting, and location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.

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