[Hiring] Lead of Associate Clinician Program @Mood Health

Role Description

As lead of our Associate Clinician Program, you will support and elevate the supervision function across the organization—setting clinical quality standards, supporting and developing supervisors, and ensuring all supervision practices align with regulatory requirements and best practices. You’ll partner cross-functionally to build scalable supervision frameworks, provide guidance on complex or high-risk cases, and drive consistency in documentation, training, and clinical decision-making. This role will ensure both supervisors and associate clinicians are supported, compliant, and equipped to deliver high-quality care.

What You’ll Do

• Clinical Oversight & Quality
  • Develop, implement, and maintain consistent standards for clinical supervision
  • Ensure supervision practices align with ethical guidelines, licensing board requirements, and best practices
  • Oversee and provide clinical support on complex or high-risk cases
  • Review and provide support for clinical interviews and their final scorecards
  • Conduct clinical interviews for associate clinicians and clinical supervisors
• Supervisor Support & Development
  • Train, mentor, and support a team of clinical supervisors
  • Provide consultation and escalation support for challenging clinical situations
  • Support the coordination of supervisors joining the team and/or transitioning from therapist to supervisor within the Mood Team
  • Facilitate ongoing professional development and calibration among supervisors
  • Be available for emergency and/or short term coverage for Supervision of associates
• Program Development
  • Design and improve supervision frameworks, tools, and workflows
  • Standardize documentation, expectations, and supervision processes
  • Partner cross-functionally to integrate supervision into broader clinical operations
• Compliance & Risk Management
  • Offer training and oversight for Clinical Interviewers of Associates
  • Guarantee supervision aligns with all state and federal regulations
  • Collaborate with leadership to identify and address clinical risks
  • Provide effective coaching and support to both supervisors and clinicians
  • Support audit processes and maintain precise supervision records
• Collaboration & Communication
  • Work closely with Clinical Leadership, Operations, and Credentialing teams
  • Communicate updates, expectations, and best practices to supervisors and clinicians
  • Contribute to organizational initiatives that impact clinical care delivery
• Therapy Caseload
  • Maintain a minimum caseload of 5 clients per week

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted clinical LCSW license (e.g., LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, Psychologist)
• Meets BBS requirements for providing clinical supervision
• 5+ years of post-licensure clinical experience
• 2+ years experience supervising or mentoring clinicians
• Strong knowledge of ethical standards, risk management, and clinical best practices
• Familiar with BBS Regulations regarding Associate and Supervisor requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership or program development role
• Familiarity with telehealth or remote care models
• Strong organizational, communication, and training skills
• Experience implementing and coaching clinicians on performance improvement plans
• Technical and technology skills

Success in This Role Looks Like

• High-quality, consistent supervision across all teams
• Confident, well-supported supervisors and clinicians
• Strong compliance and reduced clinical risk
• Continuous improvement of supervision practices

Compensation

• $70 per encounter for client caseload
• $65 per hour for all clinical lead related duties
• $40 per hour for all no shows, training rate

Why Join Mood

• Be part of a mission-driven company that’s rewriting the playbook for mental healthcare
• A collaborative, supportive culture where your work directly impacts lives every day
• Growth opportunities—develop customer-facing, communication, and sales skills in a fast-growing healthcare company

EEO Statement

At MOOD, we believe great care starts with a great team—and great teams are diverse. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome people of all races, backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences. No matter where you come from, what you believe, or how you identify, you are welcome here. We’re committed to fair hiring practices and fostering an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. We believe in the power of differences—and we’re glad you’re considering joining us.

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