Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is a leading statewide provider of behavioral health services and a Certified Great Place to Work. Since 1938, BHN has helped individuals, families, and communities thrive through compassionate, high-quality care. With deep roots in Western Massachusetts and a growing presence in communities throughout the state, we are currently seeking a Clinical Practice Director to provide leadership within our Outpatient Services programs serving children, adolescents, and families, and help advance our mission of empowering young people and their families to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.
What We Offer
Meaningful Impact – Provide mission-aligned, strengths-based clinical leadership that ensures children, adolescents, and families receive timely, evidence-based care
Leadership Role – Oversee clinical program development and implementation across CBHC sites, supervising clinicians who work with youth and families
Dynamic, Hands-On Role – Balance program leadership with direct clinical work, including assessments, level-of-care determinations, and treatment for children and families as assigned
Supportive Team Culture – Join a team guided by our HEART values: Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork
Comprehensive Benefits – Generous PTO, 403(b), educational assistance, medical, dental, vision, employee assistance programs, and more
Certified Great Place to Work – Work for an organization recognized for creating a positive and engaging employee experience
What You Will Do
Provide mission-aligned, comprehensive, strengths-based leadership to assigned clinical team(s) serving youth and families across locations, ensuring delivery of timely, evidence-based care aligned with best practices and organizational goals
Collaborate with Practice Managers, Utilization Manager, and other CBHC and BHN leadership to standardize best practices and processes for youth-focused clinical care
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Ensure children and adolescents served receive timely, appropriate evidence-based care based on presenting need, best clinical practice treatment guidelines for youth, and regulatory requirements
Ensure staff members complete adequate, documented training relevant to child and adolescent treatment, in collaboration with the Director of Staff Development
Ensure evidence-based treatment initiatives for youth are implemented to fidelity within organizational protocol and timelines
Participate in the interview process for new clinical employees and conduct on-site orientations, in collaboration with Human Resources and the Director of Staff Development
Ensure program compliance with regulatory standards governing behavioral health care for minors and families
Provide regularly scheduled individual supervision to clinical supervisees, supporting professional development goals and assessing core competencies related to child and adolescent treatment at entry, 3 months, 6 months, and one year post-hire
Monitor supervisee compliance on caseload management, team-based care delivery, documentation quality and timeliness, and use of goal- and outcome-directed treatment for youth
As assigned, provide comprehensive behavioral health assessments and level-of-care determinations for children and adolescents, including walk-in/call-in assessments via the urgent/access center
Provide individual, family, and/or group treatment for children and adolescents based on BHN-approved evidence-based frameworks, involving family members, guardians, schools, and residential providers as appropriate
Provide comprehensive risk/crisis evaluations for youth and take appropriate actions to ensure safety
Maintain flexibility in providing services in settings other than clinics, including homes, schools, and via telehealth, to meet the needs of children and families
Maintain confidentiality under HIPAA regulations and 42 CFR Part 2
Who You Are
Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree in a relevant behavioral health field required
Independent license in an eligible behavioral health field required
Minimum of three years of supervisory and/or management experience required
Experience and/or training working with children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbance, and willingness to work with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
Broad knowledge of child and adolescent mental illness and treatment techniques required
Demonstrates cultural competence in working with youth and families from a variety of cultural backgrounds and considers youth/family culture in the work
Demonstrates working knowledge of community resources relevant to children and families, and how to help them access these resources
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Familiarity with internet, word processing, and email systems
We Hire for HEART!
Since 1938, BHN has delivered high-quality, culturally responsive behavioral health care, building deep roots in Western Massachusetts while expanding our impact in communities throughout the state.
Our core values—Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork—guide how we lead, serve, and support one another.
If you're passionate about improving outcomes for children, adolescents, and families and ready to bring your leadership to a mission-driven organization, we'd love to hear from you.
