Position Purpose

The Associate Director of Clinical Standards ensures compliance with ethical, legal, and documentation requirements across CFR. This role leads quality assurance initiatives, serves as the HIPAA Compliance Officer, and works collaboratively to maintain CFR's clinical policies and training materials. The position supports clinician education on clinical standards, helps CFR remain a leader in accessible, ethical, and high-quality therapy.

Key Functions And Responsibilities

Compliance, Ethics, & Risk Management

• Serve as CFR's HIPAA Compliance Officer; ensure adherence to privacy and confidentiality protocols.
• Monitor compliance with CFR policies, state and federal regulations, and the AAMFT Code of Ethics.
• Support CFR's risk management infrastructure and respond to documentation or privacy concerns.
  
  

Quality Assurance & Documentation Systems

• Develop and implement systems for client chart audits, clinical documentation review, and internal quality controls.
• Reports to the Director of Clinical Operations and align documentation standards with workflow systems.
• Lead regular reviews and updates to CFR's Clinical Manual and consent forms.
  
  

Clinician Support & Training

• Educate new and existing clinicians on documentation practices, compliance policies, and ethical standards.
• Provide consultation on complex clinical, legal, or ethical cases.
• Participate in onboarding to reinforce compliance expectations and documentation norms.
  
  

Policy & Special Projects

• Prepare or review documents for new education, clinical, or group therapy initiatives.
• Contribute to CFR-wide training sessions, peer review meetings, and internal evaluations.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Leadership Team on strategic initiatives related to clinical excellence.
  
  

Clinical Contribution

• Maintain a part-time caseload (minimum 8 clients/week or 34/month) subject to the clinical job description and compensation plan. (SEE BELOW)
• Serve as a model for best practices in documentation, cultural humility, and quality clinical care.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or related mental health field.
• Licensure in relevant discipline (LMFT, LCSW, LPC, etc.) preferred.
• 7+ years of clinical experience with strong compliance/ethics background.
  
  

Qualities Sought

• Excellent attention to detail and high accountability.
• Ability to apply ethical reasoning in complex clinical situations.
• Collaborative spirit and commitment to CFR's values.
  
  

Working Conditions and Environment

This position is hybrid, with a combination of remote work and in-person meetings at CFR office locations as needed.

Physical Requirements

The position requires repetitive motion, such as standing, walking, sitting and bending. Light lifting, up to 20 pounds, may be required.

Clinical Requirement Subject To The Part-time Therapist Job Description

Part-time therapists at Council for Relationships are W-2, fee-for-service employees. They are highly skilled clinicians who provide exceptional clinical care, complete all documentation and administrative duties, and engage in their own caseload-building and marketing. They are expected to maintain a minimum caseload of 8 clients but are welcome to see more than that. The position is flexible, and therapists are able to set their own schedules and rates. Therapists report to their Office Director and the Director of Clinical Operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality therapy in a manner that is ethical, in conformity with established professional standards, in compliance with HIPAA regulations, and accountable and accessible to peer review.
• Follow Council clinical policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Utilize Council's practice management software system.
• Maintain the highest standards of professional practice, including completing client case files in a timely manner and respecting client confidentiality.
• Attend group clinical supervision.
• Attend monthly all staff meetings as schedule allows.
• Attend monthly clinical specialty group meetings as schedule allows.
• Meet monthly clinical productivity requirements.
• Maintain an updated profile on the Council website.
• Submit writing for Council internal and external communications/marketing pieces.
  
  

Compensation

Therapists are paid a variable percentage (50%-65%) of the fees they charge.

Salary: $44.87 - $51.28 per hour