Clinical Director Jobs in Wisconsin
Clinical director jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in health systems, behavioral health networks, and long-term care organizations, with consistent demand at both the senior leadership and operational management levels. Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay are the largest hiring markets, home to established employers such as Froedtert Health, UW Health, and Ascension Wisconsin. The most in-demand specialties are behavioral health, rehabilitation services, and outpatient clinic operations. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Vision insurance
- Growth opportunities
- Flexible working hours
- Supervise the planning, coordination and delivery of the interdisciplinary group interventions.
- Evaluates and completes admission of patients.
- Performs assessments and writes required orders
- Hosts clinical staff update calls
- Assign patient/family to appropriate staff member(s).
- Participate and provide leadership in the team for regular interdisciplinary group meetings; the development, review and revision of the patient/family plan of care; facilitation of problem solving sessions; and delivery of team support.
- Implement and monitor compliance with policies and procedures.
- Serve as a member of the management team in order to address problems associated with the delivery of services and staff development needs, to put forth suggestions for appropriate additions/changes in policies and procedures and to give peer input to enhance and improve the management function.
- Supervise the maintenance of medical records assuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with licensing regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards.
- Provide supervision of support and clerical staff in cooperation with other members of the management team.
- Oversee clinical supervision of nursing personnel, Hospice Aides and Homemakers.
- Conduct appropriate supervisory visits which allow for clinical observation of performance of assigned team members.
- Provide information for inclusion in written performance evaluations for all staff assigned to team in cooperation with appropriate members of the management team.
- Provide leadership and counsel to nursing personnel to measurably enhance staff development.
- Identify need for staff education and assist in the development of in-service programs for interdisciplinary group.
- Assist in education/training programs.
- Participate in orientation of new personnel as appropriate to team responsibilities.
- Perform specific assignments as directed by the Director.
- Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patient.
- Provides Hospice nursing services, treatments and preventive procedures.
- Teaches, supervises and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient.
- Performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctor’s orders.
- Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Always communicates to the Director if unable to meet a patient’s need or perform a procedure.
- Participates in on-call system and is responsible for providing on-call coverage when unavailable for assigned duties.
- Maintain skills and knowledge.
- Manage the QAPI program.
- Performs regular audits of patient charts
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
- Nursing: 5 years (Required)
- Hospice: 3 years (Required)
- NP or RN license (Required)
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Vision insurance
- Growth opportunities
- Flexible working hours
- Supervise the planning, coordination and delivery of the interdisciplinary group interventions.
- Evaluates and completes admission of patients.
- Performs assessments and writes required orders
- Hosts clinical staff update calls
- Assign patient/family to appropriate staff member(s).
- Participate and provide leadership in the team for regular interdisciplinary group meetings; the development, review and revision of the patient/family plan of care; facilitation of problem solving sessions; and delivery of team support.
- Implement and monitor compliance with policies and procedures.
- Serve as a member of the management team in order to address problems associated with the delivery of services and staff development needs, to put forth suggestions for appropriate additions/changes in policies and procedures and to give peer input to enhance and improve the management function.
- Supervise the maintenance of medical records assuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with licensing regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards.
- Provide supervision of support and clerical staff in cooperation with other members of the management team.
- Oversee clinical supervision of nursing personnel, Hospice Aides and Homemakers.
- Conduct appropriate supervisory visits which allow for clinical observation of performance of assigned team members.
- Provide information for inclusion in written performance evaluations for all staff assigned to team in cooperation with appropriate members of the management team.
- Provide leadership and counsel to nursing personnel to measurably enhance staff development.
- Identify need for staff education and assist in the development of in-service programs for interdisciplinary group.
- Assist in education/training programs.
- Participate in orientation of new personnel as appropriate to team responsibilities.
- Perform specific assignments as directed by the Director.
- Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patient.
- Provides Hospice nursing services, treatments and preventive procedures.
- Teaches, supervises and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient.
- Performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctor’s orders.
- Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Always communicates to the Director if unable to meet a patient’s need or perform a procedure.
- Participates in on-call system and is responsible for providing on-call coverage when unavailable for assigned duties.
- Maintain skills and knowledge.
- Manage the QAPI program.
- Performs regular audits of patient charts
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
- Nursing: 5 years (Required)
- Hospice: 3 years (Required)
- NP or RN license (Required)
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Clinical Director Job Market in Wisconsin
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What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical director jobs across Wisconsin.
- Active Wisconsin license in a relevant clinical field such as nursing, social work, or counseling
- Master's degree or higher in healthcare administration, nursing, social work, or a related clinical field
- Minimum five years of direct clinical practice with progressive supervisory or management responsibility
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement clinical programs, policies, and quality improvement initiatives
- Experience managing interdisciplinary clinical teams and coordinating care across departments or service lines
- Familiarity with Wisconsin DHS regulations, Joint Commission standards, and applicable federal compliance requirements
Clinical Director Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical director in Wisconsin?
Most Wisconsin employers require an active state-issued license in a core clinical discipline before considering a candidate for a director role. Depending on your background, that means holding a Wisconsin Registered Nurse license through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, or a Licensed Professional Counselor credential. Beyond licensure, a master's degree in your clinical field or healthcare administration is the standard education floor, followed by several years of direct clinical and supervisory experience.
Which companies hire clinical directors in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin clinical director roles are posted by Compassus, Advocate Aurora Health, and Rogers Behavioral Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Wisconsin's large integrated health systems, federally qualified health centers, and behavioral health networks generate the steadiest volume of openings across the state.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most clinical director jobs?
Milwaukee, Madison, and Oconomowoc account for the largest share of clinical director openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee dominates because of its density of major health systems and academic medical centers, while Madison's openings are driven heavily by UW Health and state government-affiliated programs, and Green Bay reflects the regional presence of HSHS and Bellin Health serving northeastern Wisconsin.
Are there remote clinical director jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. Clinical directors typically carry on-site responsibilities including direct staff supervision, regulatory oversight, and patient-care program management that are difficult to perform fully remotely. About 17% of clinical director openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to cluster in utilization management, telehealth program oversight, and population health roles where day-to-day presence at a clinical site is not required.
How can I get hired as a clinical director in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving into a charge nurse, clinical supervisor, or program coordinator role first, then building toward director-level responsibility. Large Wisconsin health systems such as Froedtert Health and Ascension Wisconsin regularly post lead and supervisor positions that function as structured stepping stones. Earning a Wisconsin clinical license in your discipline and pairing it with a master's degree in healthcare administration signals readiness to hiring committees even when formal director experience is limited. Seeking out committee work in quality improvement or accreditation at your current employer also accelerates the transition.
Where can I find and apply to clinical director jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to clinical director jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings from health systems, behavioral health providers, and long-term care organizations. Search the listings, find roles that fit your clinical background and leadership experience, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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