Associate Director, Neurodiverse Clinical Programs

Perimeter Healthcare Careers; Waynesville (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Perimeter Behavioral Health in Missouri seeks an Associate Director of Clinical Services to oversee Neurodiverse Programming across inpatient and residential settings, delivering trauma-informed, evidence-based care for neurodivergent youth and expanding ASD/IDD programming.

The role partners with the Clinical Director and CEO, leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring CMS and Joint Commission compliance, and developing therapies including sensory-informed milieu design.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active PLPC, LPC, MSW, or LCSW license in Missouri.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience with children, adolescents, and families.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Residential setting experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Commitment to ethics, confidentiality, and patient rights.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary team meetings and review caseloads.
• Ensure clinical documentation aligns with neurodiverse care models.
• Support CMS and Joint Commission compliance.
• Provide direct clinical services (assessments, therapy, crisis intervention).
• Supervise and train licensed and non-licensed clinicians.
• Serve as liaison between treatment teams, families, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to strategic planning of innovative programming.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Supervision

Liaison & advocacy

Program development

Education

Active MO license (PLPC/LPC/MSW/LCSW)

Job description

Perimeter Behavioral Health in Missouri seeks an Associate Director of Clinical Services to oversee Neurodiverse Programming across inpatient and residential settings, delivering trauma-informed, evidence-based care for neurodivergent youth and expanding ASD/IDD programming.

The role partners with the Clinical Director and CEO, leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring CMS and Joint Commission compliance, and developing therapies including sensory-informed milieu design.