Clinical Director

Clinical Director

Walnut Creek, CA

Full\-Time Hybrid

About Little Dove Counseling

Little Dove Counseling is a private\-pay child and family therapy practice in Walnut Creek, CA. We specialize in therapy for children ages 2–12 and their families, with a deep commitment to play therapy, attachment\-based approaches, and the belief that parents are the experts on their children.

Our work is grounded in three core values:

* Honor — We hold unconditional positive regard for every family we serve.

* Curiosity — We co\-witness rather than prescribe. We stay open to what each family teaches us.

* Partnership — Parents are co\-therapists in the healing process, not passive recipients of care.

We believe the therapeutic relationship is the leading contributor to outcomes — and that belief shapes everything from how we train clinicians to how we support families.

The Opportunity

We are hiring a Clinical Director to lead our clinical team. This is a real leadership role with real authority — not a clinician title with extra tasks.

As Clinical Director, you will carry a caseload, supervise our associate therapists, and help shape the clinical standards of the practice. You will collaborate with the Practice Owner on client assignments, clinical protocols, documentation standards, clinician performance, and hiring decisions.

This role is designed to grow. We are building toward a structure where the Clinical Director fully owns clinical operations, freeing the Practice Owner to focus on business development and strategic growth. If you are looking for a long\-term home where your leadership will shape the future of the practice, this is it.

What You'll Do

Clinical Work (\~15 hrs/week)

• Carry a caseload of 14–16 clients per week (children, teens, and families)
• Provide attachment\-informed, developmentally appropriate therapy rooted in play therapy
• Support complex cases including divorce, co\-parenting conflict, and high\-risk presentations

Supervision (\~5\.5 hrs/week)

• Provide BBS\-approved supervision for up to 4 associate therapists (AMFTs, ASWs, APCCs)
• Review and approve clinical documentation, treatment plans, and progress notes
• Mentor early\-career clinicians with consistency, warmth, and high standards

Leadership (\~9\.5 hrs/week)

• Collaborate on client\-to\-clinician assignments based on fit and capacity
• Support clinician performance through coaching and feedback
• Collaborate on developing and updating clinical protocols
• Help oversee group therapy programs (development, documentation, staffing)
• Serve as on\-call clinical support for practice needs
• Participate in hiring decisions for clinical staff

Qualifications

Required:

• Active California license (LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC)
• BBS\-approved supervisor status
• 5\+ years of experience working with children and families
• Strong foundation in play therapy and attachment\-based approaches
• Competency with DSM\-5 diagnosis, safety assessment, and mandated reporting
• Experience with divorce/co\-parenting cases and multi\-home family systems

Preferred:

• Registered Play Therapist (RPT) or RPT\-Supervisor credential
• Training in Theraplay, TBRI, Hand\-in\-Hand Parenting, or CPRT/Filial Therapy
• Experience in private pay or group practice settings

Compensation \& Benefits

Hourly Compensation (Example — actual hours may vary):

Work Type: Hourly

Hours/Week: 40

Rate: Clinical $90/hr, Supervision 90/hr, Admin $25/hr

Approximate Annual Compensation: \~$110,000 (based on example above)

Schedule: Full\-time (\~30\-40hours/week), hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Professional development support
• Health savings account

How to Apply

Send your resume and a brief note about why this role interests you to anna@littledovecounseling.com.

Pay: Up to $110,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• BBS License (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Walnut Creek, CA 94596