Clinical Director Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Clinical Director:

  • MA in clinical administration, medical science, psychology or similar relevant field
  • Previous working experience as clinical director for (x) years
  • x years of experience in clinical supervision 
  • Hands-on experience with computer systems such as EMR
  • Outstanding communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
  • Good understanding of budget and resources planning budgeting, as well as evaluation procedures and methods
  • In-depth knowledge of relevant regulations 

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Clinical Director skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Clinical Director roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.