Clinical Manager (Goldsboro)

Clinical Manager (LCAS Required) Behavioral Health Program
Hiring on behalf of a trusted behavioral health provider in Goldsboro, NC
Salary: $70,000$90,000 (based on licensure and experience)
Schedule: Full-time | In-Person | Leadership Role

Lead the team that leads recovery.
The Wilkinson Firm is hiring a compassionate, licensed Clinical Manager to oversee community-based substance use programs (SAIOP & SACOT) for a well-established behavioral health provider serving Goldsboro and the surrounding region.

In this role, you'll wear many hats: clinical leader, supervisor, program strategist, and hands-on support for individuals navigating recovery. You'll help shape the care culture while driving clinical excellence and team cohesion.

What You'll Do:

• Supervise Clinicians & QPs: Manage day-to-day oversight of a multidisciplinary team (QPs, APs, CADCs, paraprofessionals)

• Deliver Clinical Care: Conduct Diagnostic Assessments, group therapy, relapse prevention, and individualized support

• Oversee Program Compliance: Maintain documentation, staff timekeeping, quality audits, and crisis planning

• Coach & Grow Staff: Lead performance reviews, training initiatives, and personnel decisions (e.g. PIPs, hiring, promotion)

• Operational Management: Handle budget requests, schedule needs, and communication with internal departments

You're a Strong Fit If You:

• Hold an active LCAS license in North Carolina (required)

• Understand the 12 Core Functions, ASAM criteria, and DSM-V diagnostic tools

• Have experience managing SAIOP, SACOT, or similar structured outpatient programs

• Lead with compassion, cultural humility, and clinical confidence

• Can mentor diverse teams while holding high standards

Bonus Points If You:

• Are dual licensed (LCMHC, LCSW, or LMFT in addition to LCAS)

• Have led Medicaid-funded treatment teams

• Are fluent in trauma-informed and person-centered frameworks

What's in It for You:

Strong salary. Stable team. Supportive benefits.
Full benefits kick in after 90 days and include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision (DSIS covers 50% of BCBS health plan)

• Life Insurance: Up to $10,000 company-paid

• PTO starts accruing on Day 1 (available to use after 90 days)

• Minimum of 10 Paid Holidays annually

• CEUs & Leadership Training via Relias Platform

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) free 24/7 support

• Optional coverage: Accident, Critical Illness, Cancer, and Hospital Cash Plans

• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Recognition & Awards monthly lunches, staff celebrations, and high-performance incentives

• A team culture that's about people, not just productivity

About the Employer:

This behavioral health provider is deeply rooted in the communities it serves offering evidence-based, culturally responsive care to those most often overlooked. Through outpatient therapy, structured day treatment, and wraparound supports, they meet people where they are and walk with them toward lasting recovery.

This role is being hired and managed by The Wilkinson Firm, a human-centered HR and staffing agency exclusively focused on the behavioral health and human services workforce. For more information visit our website or

Ready to Lead?

Apply now and take the next step in your leadership journey.
Schedule a confidential intro call: Select a Date & Time - Calendly
Questions? Reach out to Daryan@TheWilkinsonFirm.com!