Director of Clinical Services

About This Role

The Director of Clinical Services provides clinical direction and administrative oversight for a specific program, ensuring clinical excellence through development, implementation, and monitoring of quality. This role also manages staff and is accountable for performance, financial, and growth objectives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the program to ensure quality and initiate necessary improvements
• Hire and train new therapists, dietitians, and nurses, collaborating with subject matter specialists
• Guide the professional development of staff through training and supervision
• Supervise program staff and work with lead team members to ensure clinically appropriate, ethical, and effective treatment
• Coordinate medical care with physicians following established directives
• Coordinate admissions into the Program and oversee integration into the therapeutic community
• Consistently assess the effectiveness of the treatment program, gathering input from lead staff
• Serve as a liaison between treatment programs and collaborate with community entities influencing clients' lives
• Maintain and ensure the program operates within accreditation guidelines and increases patient safety awareness
• Partner with leaders to develop, coordinate, and deliver in-services, education sessions, presentations, and training
• Support Utilization Review department by facilitating communication for weekly insurance and peer-to-peer reviews
• Collaborate with local outreach representatives to engage referral sources monthly

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling, or other relevant health related discipline
• 3+ years of progressively responsible experience in leadership role
• 2+ years recent related experience working with eating disordered clients
• Experience in partnering with an executive team
• High level of written and oral communication skills

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling, or other relevant health related discipline
• 3+ years of progressively responsible experience in a leadership role and a minimum of 2+ years recent related experience working with eating disordered clients or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Nice to Have

• Licensed as a Clinical Counselor in the state the position is located

Benefits