Clinical Director

Clinical Director Forward Learning Youth and Young Adults (FLYY)

Full-Time

About FLYY

Forward Learning Youth and Young Adults (FLYY) is a mission-driven non-profit dedicated to supporting youth, young adults, and families through accessible, relationship-centered mental health services. We provide therapy, skill development, service facilitation and psychoeducation through a variety of modalities, to individuals navigating an array of mental health needs. FLYY operates within a flexible, community-based model that extends beyond traditional office settings, allowing staff to meet clients where they are and play an active role in shaping responsive, relationship-centered care. As a small to medium sized non-profit organization, our organizational culture and mission of care create a workplace of support and authenticity for all of our staff.

Position Overview

FLYY is seeking a dynamic and experienced Clinical Director to lead and strengthen our clinical services. This role blends clinical supervision with strategic and operational leadership, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed care across all programs.

The Clinical Director plays a key role in shaping clinical practice, supporting staff development, and partnering with leadership to expand and enhance services.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Supervision

• Provide clinical supervision to staff delivering therapeutic services and for clinicians with training licenses working towards full licensure
• Support clinicians through case consultation, including weekly team meetings
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, ethical, and trauma-informed mental health services
• Guide staff in adapting therapeutic approaches to meet diverse client needs

Program Oversight & Development

• Oversee clinical documentation, compliance, and file management
• Collaborate with program directors to lead the development of clinical programming and drive clinical quality standards across all programs
• Partner with the Executive Director on strategic growth and service delivery
• Maintain best practices for community and home-based services

Staff Development & Support

• Identify and coordinate professional development and training opportunities
• Foster a supportive, collaborative, and growth-oriented team culture
• Participate in recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of clinical staff

Internship & Training Program

• Provide oversight and collaboration for FLYY’s internship program
• Ensure meaningful training experiences and appropriate supervision for interns

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field from a graduate program that meets nationally recognized accreditation requirements
• Active clinical licensure (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT) in Wisconsin. Candidates holding a training license are not eligible for this position.
• Strong background in trauma-informed care with adolescents, young adults, and families
• Experience providing mental health services in community or home-based settings
• Demonstrated leadership, supervision, and team development experience
• Ability to work flexibly across settings and adapt to client needs
• Commitment to LGBTQIA+ affirming practices and creating a safe, inclusive environment for all clients and staff
• Eligible candidates must pass a Wisconsin caregiver background check and criminal history screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing or leading clinical programs
• Experience in supervising in- training clinicians with both reflective and administrative lenses
• Experience with modalities such as IFS, DBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, somatic work, mindfulness, or nature-based therapy
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Dane County CCS certification
• Experience working with commercial insurance

Why Join FLYY?

FLYY offers a unique opportunity to work within a flexible, community-based model that extends beyond traditional office settings. As a Clinical Director, you will play a direct role in shaping clinical programming, supporting a close-knit team, and mentoring clinicians working toward licensure. This position provides meaningful influence over service design and delivery, allowing you to help expand access to care across Dane County while working in a collaborative and mission-driven environment. At FLYY, you’ll be part of a passionate team committed to meeting clients where they are—literally and figuratively. This role offers the opportunity to shape meaningful services, mentor clinicians, and make a lasting impact in the lives of youth and young adults.