Clinical Director

The Within Center, located on the serene AWKN Ranch, our 12-acre sanctuary in South Austin, Texas, is a pioneering psychedelic therapy and integration treatment center. We specialize in ketamine-assisted therapy, blending cutting-edge clinical practices with holistic healing, spiritual ceremony, functional wellness, and profound integration support to address conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, grief, substance use disorders, and more. As Texas’ first ceremonial psychedelic treatment center, we are leading the way in safe, legal, and transformative psychedelic medicine, combining licensed medical professionals, therapists, and facilitators in a nurturing, human-centered environment that fosters healing, awakening, and expanded consciousness.

Our unique Retreat House offers immersive, all-inclusive programs with guided psychedelic sessions, 1:1 therapy and coaching, chef-prepared meals, workshops, nature-based activities, and comprehensive integration to create lasting change. We proudly maintain a close-knit, family-like work culture where collaboration, empathy, purpose, and professional growth thrive.

We are seeking a hands-on Clinical Director to join our tight-knit team and play a key role in our continued growth as the premier destination for psychedelic therapy and integration in Texas and beyond.

Overview

We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, and dynamic Clinical Director to provide hands-on leadership for our clinical operations at The Within Center. In this essential role, you will directly deliver high-quality psychedelic-assisted care while overseeing our small, intimate caseload—working personally with up to seven clients in our Retreat House setting and a few outpatient clients, for a total of approximately 7- 10 clients per week. Your leadership will ensure the highest standards of safety, efficacy, and client-centered care in our innovative ketamine-assisted therapy programs, while fostering a supportive, collaborative team environment grounded in empathy, excellence, and transformative healing. This is a rare opportunity to make a profound impact in a pioneering field, contribute to shaping the future of mental health treatment, and thrive within a purpose-driven, family-oriented culture on our beautiful ranch property in South Austin.

Duties

• Provide hands-on clinical care, including direct facilitation and oversight of ketamine-assisted therapy sessions, integration therapy, and related services for Retreat House and outpatient clients (maintaining a personal caseload of ~10 clients/week).
• Offer strategic and operational leadership for all clinical services, ensuring adherence to best practices, ethical standards, and regulatory compliance in psychedelic-assisted treatment.
• Lead, mentor, and support our multidisciplinary clinical team (therapists, facilitators, medical professionals) to promote professional development, high standards of care, and a cohesive, compassionate work environment.
• Develop and refine policies, procedures, and protocols to enhance safety, quality, and outcomes in psychedelic therapy and integration.
• Collaborate closely with executive leadership and the broader team to align clinical operations with our mission of pioneering transformative mental health care.
• Monitor client progress, clinical performance metrics, and program effectiveness; analyze data and implement improvements to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
• Ensure full compliance with healthcare regulations, safety protocols, and ethical guidelines specific to psychedelic medicine.
• Facilitate open communication and collaboration across teams to maintain our patient-centered, holistic approach in a serene ranch setting.

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven clinical experience in mental health treatment, ideally with background in psychedelic-assisted therapy, ketamine therapy, trauma-informed care, or related innovative modalities.
• Demonstrated hands-on leadership in managing small, multidisciplinary clinical teams in intimate or retreat-based settings.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and best practices in mental health and psychedelic medicine (familiarity with relevant standards highly valued).
• Track record of implementing quality improvement initiatives and achieving positive client outcomes.
• Exceptional communication, empathy, and motivational skills to inspire teams and build strong client relationships.
• Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in Psychology, Counseling, Psychiatry, Nursing, Social Work, or a related clinical field; licensure as a mental health professional required (e.g., LPC, LMFT, LCSW, MD, DO, PMHNP).
• Prior experience in a senior clinical leadership role, preferably in outpatient, residential, or retreat environments, is highly desirable.
• Passion for psychedelic therapy, integration, holistic wellness, and contributing to a family-like team culture.

Join us at The Within Center to lead with heart and expertise, inspire meaningful transformation in clients’ lives, and help shape the evolving landscape of psychedelic therapy as we establish ourselves as the leader in safe, effective, and integrative treatment. Be part of a mission-driven team on our peaceful ranch in South Austin—where healing happens in community, nature, and purpose.

If this resonates, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our growing family! Please send your resume and cover letter to info@within.center

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $82,278.20 - $99,087.72 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person