Clinical Director Jobs in San Francisco, CA
Clinical Director jobs in San Francisco are in strong demand, concentrated in Mission Bay, the Medical Center area around Parnassus, and the Financial District, across health systems, behavioral health organizations, and outpatient care networks. Employers hiring right now include Merck, Vir Biotechnology, and AbbVie. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Top employerMerck
Work type78% Hybrid
Top credentialMaster's degree
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CLINICAL DIRECTOR - Behavioral Health
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Foundations San Francisco
CLINICAL DIRECTOR - Behavioral Health
San Francisco, California
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Associate Director, Clinical Biomarkers Lead
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Biogen
Associate Director, Clinical Biomarkers Lead
San Francisco, California
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Senior Director, Clinical Science, Oncology Early Development (Hybrid)
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Merck
Senior Director, Clinical Science, Oncology Early Development (Hybrid)
San Francisco, California
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Senior Director, Clinical Operations Oncology
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Vir Biotechnology
Senior Director, Clinical Operations Oncology
San Francisco, California
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Associate Director, Clinical Process Engineer
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AbbVie
Associate Director, Clinical Process Engineer
San Francisco, California
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CLINICAL DIRECTOR - Behavioral Health
Foundations San Francisco·San Francisco, California
Job functions:
$95k - $125k/yr
Master's degree in social work
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) offers comprehensive, integrated outpatient treatment with flexible daytime and evening programs to address addiction and mental health issues in a supportive atmosphere. The integrative and holistic approach to our patient treatment includes group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, yoga therapy, acupuncture massage therapy, and medication management.
Our patient-centered care and emphasis on education sets us apart from others in the industry. If you have a passion for helping others, find hope and healing, we want to hear from you!
You can expect our employees to:
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
About Foundations Recovery Network
We are the premier provider of integrated treatment for addiction and mental health issues. Our focus on professionalism, clear communication and accuracy lets our treatment teams connect daily about each patient’s needs. We prioritize social and life skills development as well as health, wellness, and holistic approaches to recovery.
Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) offers comprehensive, integrated outpatient treatment with flexible daytime and evening programs to address addiction and mental health issues in a supportive atmosphere. The integrative and holistic approach to our patient treatment includes group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, yoga therapy, acupuncture massage therapy, and medication management.
Our patient-centered care and emphasis on education sets us apart from others in the industry. If you have a passion for helping others, find hope and healing, we want to hear from you!
You can expect our employees to:
- Prioritize patient well-being
- Be open, honest, and empathetic
- Be committed to patient-centered care
- Be supportive, compassionate, and respectful
- Be focused on patient recovery mindset
- Thrive on working collaboratively with others
- Take on complex challenges and approach each patient with empathy, professionalism, and consistency while ensuring that treatment plan, safety, and individualized care remain the top priority
Additionally, we will provide:
- Competitive compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401K with company match and discounted stock plan
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan, etc.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensures the integrity of the core clinical product
- Ensures use of current, relevant evidence-based practice techniques (DBT, trauma treatment, etc.). Assists, coaches and supports the clinical staff in using evidence-based treatment models
- Champions and oversees the full integration of Patient Centered Care
- Provides supervision over clinical/program activities, develops and implements plans for enhancing productivity, compliance and profitability
- Supervises clinical/program staff, including facilitating treatment team meetings, conducting staff meetings and ensuring provision of individual supervision. Includes scheduling of staff to balance both quality and efficiency of coverage
- Oversees program schedule to meet the unique needs of patient population and any unique service groups, based on level of care, balancing both quality and efficiency
- Insures clinical documentation meets both qualitative and quantitative standards set by the company, 3rd party payers, and DHCS
- Establishes systems for both quantitative auditing and qualitative peer review that ensures that standards are maintained over time
- Completes monthly, quarterly and all other reports as required in a timely manner
- Consult with Call Center on unusual admissions
- Handles individual therapeutic cases and leads therapy and support groups as needed
- Effectively provides required supervision to interns in order for those individuals to obtain licensure
- Work closely with Human Resources to ensure regular, consistent, structured training of new staff and annual updates of the core components of our model (Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change and Patient Centered Care) as well as other required trainings to meet regulatory standards (HIPPA, Risk Management, etc.)
- Attends and participates in meetings as directed by CEO
- Must have an understanding of diverse cultures
- Overall responsibility for referral source communication. Insures that the patient care coordinator, primary therapist, etc., provide regular and comprehensive clinical updates to all referral sources
- Investigates and resolves customer service complaints regarding clinical services. Such complaints may originate from internal staff members, patients, patient family members, or referral sources
- Regularly provides training to internal staff members on critical clinical processes and models
- Performs all other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in psychology or social work required, PhD preferred
- 5 years supervisory/managerial experience preferred
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a clinical residential setting
- Must maintain active state license LMFT or LCSW
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
Salary: Starting from $95,000.00 to $125,000.00 a yearFoundations San Francisco
CLINICAL DIRECTOR - Behavioral Health
San Francisco, California
New 19h ago
Job functions:
$95k - $125k/yr
Master's degree in social work
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) offers comprehensive, integrated outpatient treatment with flexible daytime and evening programs to address addiction and mental health issues in a supportive atmosphere. The integrative and holistic approach to our patient treatment includes group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, yoga therapy, acupuncture massage therapy, and medication management.
Our patient-centered care and emphasis on education sets us apart from others in the industry. If you have a passion for helping others, find hope and healing, we want to hear from you!
You can expect our employees to:
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
About Foundations Recovery Network
We are the premier provider of integrated treatment for addiction and mental health issues. Our focus on professionalism, clear communication and accuracy lets our treatment teams connect daily about each patient’s needs. We prioritize social and life skills development as well as health, wellness, and holistic approaches to recovery.
Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) offers comprehensive, integrated outpatient treatment with flexible daytime and evening programs to address addiction and mental health issues in a supportive atmosphere. The integrative and holistic approach to our patient treatment includes group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, yoga therapy, acupuncture massage therapy, and medication management.
Our patient-centered care and emphasis on education sets us apart from others in the industry. If you have a passion for helping others, find hope and healing, we want to hear from you!
You can expect our employees to:
- Prioritize patient well-being
- Be open, honest, and empathetic
- Be committed to patient-centered care
- Be supportive, compassionate, and respectful
- Be focused on patient recovery mindset
- Thrive on working collaboratively with others
- Take on complex challenges and approach each patient with empathy, professionalism, and consistency while ensuring that treatment plan, safety, and individualized care remain the top priority
Additionally, we will provide:
- Competitive compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401K with company match and discounted stock plan
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan, etc.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensures the integrity of the core clinical product
- Ensures use of current, relevant evidence-based practice techniques (DBT, trauma treatment, etc.). Assists, coaches and supports the clinical staff in using evidence-based treatment models
- Champions and oversees the full integration of Patient Centered Care
- Provides supervision over clinical/program activities, develops and implements plans for enhancing productivity, compliance and profitability
- Supervises clinical/program staff, including facilitating treatment team meetings, conducting staff meetings and ensuring provision of individual supervision. Includes scheduling of staff to balance both quality and efficiency of coverage
- Oversees program schedule to meet the unique needs of patient population and any unique service groups, based on level of care, balancing both quality and efficiency
- Insures clinical documentation meets both qualitative and quantitative standards set by the company, 3rd party payers, and DHCS
- Establishes systems for both quantitative auditing and qualitative peer review that ensures that standards are maintained over time
- Completes monthly, quarterly and all other reports as required in a timely manner
- Consult with Call Center on unusual admissions
- Handles individual therapeutic cases and leads therapy and support groups as needed
- Effectively provides required supervision to interns in order for those individuals to obtain licensure
- Work closely with Human Resources to ensure regular, consistent, structured training of new staff and annual updates of the core components of our model (Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change and Patient Centered Care) as well as other required trainings to meet regulatory standards (HIPPA, Risk Management, etc.)
- Attends and participates in meetings as directed by CEO
- Must have an understanding of diverse cultures
- Overall responsibility for referral source communication. Insures that the patient care coordinator, primary therapist, etc., provide regular and comprehensive clinical updates to all referral sources
- Investigates and resolves customer service complaints regarding clinical services. Such complaints may originate from internal staff members, patients, patient family members, or referral sources
- Regularly provides training to internal staff members on critical clinical processes and models
- Performs all other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in psychology or social work required, PhD preferred
- 5 years supervisory/managerial experience preferred
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a clinical residential setting
- Must maintain active state license LMFT or LCSW
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
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Who's Hiring
- Merck54
- Vir Biotechnology54
- AbbVie18
- Pine Park Health18
- Latigo Biotherapeutics18
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Healthcare & Medical Services
Clinical Director Jobs in San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a clinical director job in San Francisco?
The strongest path is targeting San Francisco's dense concentration of health systems, community health centers, and behavioral health agencies in Mission Bay, the Tenderloin, and the Bayview. Candidates with experience managing multidisciplinary teams in high-acuity or underserved settings stand out here. Familiarity with value-based care models and California's Medi-Cal ecosystem gives a clear edge over applicants with purely private-sector backgrounds.
Which companies hire clinical directors in San Francisco?
Employers hiring clinical directors in San Francisco right now include Merck, Vir Biotechnology, and AbbVie, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. San Francisco's market is anchored by large academic medical centers, federally qualified health centers, and a growing cluster of digital health and behavioral health companies headquartered in the city.
Are there remote clinical director jobs in San Francisco?
Yes, though opportunities are limited given how much of the role involves direct oversight of clinical staff and on-site operations. About 83% of clinical director openings tied to San Francisco are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with flexibility most common at digital health companies and utilization management organizations headquartered in the city.
How can I get a clinical director job in San Francisco with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a clinical supervisor or program manager role at one of San Francisco's federally qualified health centers, such as those serving the Tenderloin or Bayview-Hunters Point. These organizations promote from within and value clinical hours in community settings over administrative credentials. Building experience with care coordination, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance makes the step to director level achievable within a few years.
Which industries hire the most clinical directors in San Francisco?
Most clinical director openings in San Francisco sit in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare & Medical Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. San Francisco's role as a hub for both safety-net healthcare and venture-backed digital health companies creates consistent demand well beyond traditional hospital settings.
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