Walden - Clinical Director

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Middletown, CT, USA

USD 90k-125k / year

Posted on Jul 29, 2026
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Clinical Director

Walden Behavioral Care

Middletown, CT

Walden Behavioral Care is one of the only rapidly-growing, leading national specialty healthcare systems dedicated to serving all genders and offering the full continuum of care for people with all types of eating disorders. We currently have 14-locations on the East Coast in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Georgia. Over the past 15 years, utilizing our state-of-the art evidence based, personalized approach to care, we have helped over 20,000 people on their road to recovery. Headquartered in Massachusetts we have over 450 employees who are dedicated to helping people with eating disorders get the help they need and deserve. Learn more at www.waldenbehavioralcare.com or www.waldeneatingdisorders.com.

As the Clinical Director you will directly oversee all aspects of the PHP and IOP programs including, but not limited to: fiscal, administrative, clinical and marketing responsibilities, as well as team management and clinical supervision.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape and manage program staffing, including the selection, development and supervision of staff. Walden Behavioral Care helps children, adolescents and adults with all types of eating disorders at all levels of care with locations in MA and CT.

Hours/Shift: Full Time – 40 hours per week

Pay: $90,000.00-$125,000.00 depending on education and experience

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Total Rewards:

Discover a rewarding career with us and enjoy an array of comprehensive benefits! We prioritize your success and well-being, providing:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage (Benefits At a Glance)
  • Retirement
  • Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development
  • And many more!

At Walden we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, where we celebrate our employees, our patients and the communities we work with. In recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions only you can bring in terms of your education, culture, opinions, experience and background. Join us and find out how you can make a difference today.


Responsibilities Include:

  • Maintain clinical quality and integrity of PHP and IOP programs
  • Manage program staffing, selection, training, ongoing development and supervision of staff
  • Manage and maintain budgeting targets
  • Ensure compliance with all organizational and regulatory agency standards
  • Participate in regulatory agency reviews
  • Promote patient care consistent utilizing the philosophy and objectives of Walden Behavioral Care and Monte Nido and Affiliates
  • Partner with the Outreach department on community efforts as outlined in the Strategic Marketing Plan
  • Clinical Case Management as needed

Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree, Psy D or PhD in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field
  • At least 5 years of leadership experience
  • Minimum of 5 years clinical experience with a psychiatric, mental health and/or eating disorder population; 24/7 level of care strongly preferred
  • Clinical supervisory and managerial experience with a budget in excess of $1M and multiple direct reports
  • Experience with marketing, systems strategy, psychosocial treatment strategies, knowledge of eating disorders, age specific growth and development, limit setting, crisis and behavioral management.
  • Previous experience working with commercial insurance carriers including managed care
  • You must possess knowledge of team management, psychiatric group process, therapeutic relationships processes, age specific growth and development, limit setting and behavior management, crisis management with aggressive behaviors.
  • Licensure/Certification: Independent License Required
  • Clinical Leadership, Operational Excellence and Strategic Thinking
  • Effective Team Management
  • Provision of Client Care Services and Resource Management
  • Critical Thinking, Communication and Customer Relations
  • Marketing and Business Development
  • Managing Staff Performance and Empowering Others

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