Make a lasting difference in young liveswhile working steps from the ocean!

Plummer Youth Promise is a nationally recognized leader in child welfare practice, helping youth and families build permanent, lifelong connections. Weve just opened a beautiful new oceanfront building in Salem, Massachusetts, designed to inspire and support both the young people we serve and the dedicated professionals who work alongside them.

We are seeking a Clinical Director to join our leadership team and oversee the clinical services in our Community Treatment Residence and Youth & Young Adult Group Residence. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your expertise, leadership, and vision to an organization that values innovation, permanency-focused practice, and staff well-being.

Why Join Plummer?

• Mission-driven work: Every decision centers on permanency, healing, and equity for youth.
• Professional growth: Robust supervision, leadership development, and national practice engagement.
• Collaborative team: Join passionate colleagues in a supportive, innovative environment.
• Competitive compensation: Strong salary, comprehensive benefits, generous time off, and wellness supports.
• Oceanfront workplace: Enjoy a modern, light-filled facility overlooking Salem Harbor.

What Youll Do

As Clinical Director, you will:

• Lead and supervise a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed, and permanency-centered interventions.
• Oversee referrals, intakes, treatment planning, and documentation with fidelity to Plummers Intervention & Outcome (I&O) Model.
• Provide reflective clinical supervision and guidance, building a strong culture of learning and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with DCF/DMH standards and DEEC licensing, while driving performance quality improvement.
• Represent Plummer in system-level meetings and collaborate with external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the growth of innovative, restraint-free residential programs that prepare youth for permanency and adulthood.

What Were Looking For

• Masters degree with Independent Clinical Licensure (LICSW or LMHC).
• 5+ years of supervisory/management experience, preferably in child welfare or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
• Strong skills in team-building, supervision, and trauma-informed care.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging in clinical practice and organizational culture.

Location & Schedule

• Based in our oceanfront campus in Salem, MA.
• Full-time exempt position with participation in a rotating on-call schedule.

Come build futures by the sea. At Plummer Youth Promise, youll lead transformative work in a setting as inspiring as the mission itself.

• 100% Employer Provided Medical Insurance
• 100% Employer Provided Dental Insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Wellness resources