Licensed Clinical Manager

Claratel Behavioral Health is an innovative, community-based behavioral health and developmental disabilities services organization located in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, offering a full range of mental health services, developmental disabilities programs and substance abuse treatment to more than 11,000 citizens annually who are uninsured and underinsured.  As a public, not-for-profit organization, Claratel Behavioral Health operates more than 20 locations in DeKalb County with a diverse workforce of more than 500 direct-care and support staff.
 

Our staff of physicians, nurses, clinicians and support personnel is dedicated to helping our clients and their families recover from these debilitating disabilities and resume productive lives. We strive to provide the highest quality, evidence-based services in the least restrictive settings, and we envision a community in which disabilities no longer limit potential. 

Licensed Clinical Manager – DeKalb Addiction Clinic

Lead With Purpose. Serve With Compassion.

We’re seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Clinical Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our Intensive and Non-Intensive Substance Use Treatment Programs at the DeKalb Addiction Clinic. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead clinical teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and directly support adults living with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

You’ll be at the forefront of shaping effective recovery paths by delivering evidence-based treatment, supervising clinical staff, and driving program excellence within a person-centered, trauma-informed framework.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations Leadership

• Manage and monitor program budgets in collaboration with the Clinical Director
• Supervise and support clinical staff with daily oversight and performance management
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, contractual, and agency requirements
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and customer-service-focused clinic environment
• Leverage data to make informed decisions that drive program improvement

Clinical Oversight

• Provide direct clinical services: assessments, individual, group, and family counseling
• Promote evidence-based practices and a recovery-oriented care philosophy
• Maintain thorough documentation in accordance with agency policies
• Uphold the highest ethical standards and clinical integrity
• Offer clinical supervision, training, and mentorship to treatment staff
• Actively engage in supervision and guidance with the Clinical Director

Organizational Impact

• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to enhance care coordination
• Support the agency's strategic goals through leadership and innovation
• Develop emerging leaders and contribute to a culture of continuous growth
• Maintain a consistent leadership presence that models professionalism and compassion

Required Qualifications:

• Active licensure as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT in the state of Georgia
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment
• Proven ability to manage clinical operations and supervise staff
• Proficient in using technology, electronic health records, and multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of evidence-based treatment for substance use and co-occurring disorders
• Commitment to a person-centered, recovery-oriented, and trauma-informed care approach

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience in a supervisory or management role
• Background in substance use treatment programming
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and customer service skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities

Join a Team That’s Changing Lives

If you’re a compassionate clinical leader ready to elevate recovery services and empower individuals to reclaim their lives, we invite you to apply and bring leadership, healing, and hope to our community.

Thank you so much for your interest in joining our team! Due to the high number of applications we receive, we’ll be reaching out directly to those selected for an interview. We truly appreciate your understanding and wish you the very best in your job search journey.

Claratel is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EOE).

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Claratel not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital or partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.  This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff and termination

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