Clinical Director, Inpatient & Emergency Services

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous PTO

Health benefits

Retirement plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Director of Inpatient and Central Receiving Services to lead Access and Emergency Services, guiding clinical operations, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee daily operations, hire and develop staff, and implement evidence-based protocols while aligning with Meridian's mission and values. Leadership presence is required, including participation in a leadership on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a related field and licensure where applicable.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive leadership or supervisory experience in behavioral/mental health.
• Experience in inpatient, acute care, or crisis response settings is required.
• Active licensure in Florida (RN/LCSW/LMHC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily clinical operations, including admissions, treatment, and discharge.
• Ensure efficient workflows and proper use of staff and resources.
• Lead delivery of safe, compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Hire, train, supervise, and develop clinical staff.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Develop evidence-based treatment protocols focused on safety and recovery.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, contractual, and accreditation requirements.
• Lead quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs and use data to drive improvements.
• Oversee workforce planning and budgeting responsibilities.
• Respond to emergent clinical situations to maintain continuity of care.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Team building

Strategic thinking

Quality & performance improvement

Communication

Data analysis

Budgeting & resource management

Education

Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field

3+ years of progressive leadership experience in a behavioral/mental health setting

Experience in inpatient, acute care, crisis response settings

Florida licensure (RN/LCSW/LMHC) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Clinical software systems

Job description

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Director of Inpatient and Central Receiving Services to lead Access and Emergency Services, guiding clinical operations, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee daily operations, hire and develop staff, and implement evidence-based protocols while aligning with Meridian's mission and values. Leadership presence is required, including participation in a leadership on-call rotation.