Clinical Operations Lead - Behavioral Health

Acadia Healthcare; Saddlebrooke (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Sierra Tucson, located in Tucson, Arizona, seeks an Assistant Clinical Director to lead clinical excellence across residential programs. This leadership role oversees clinical operations, regulatory compliance, and staff development to ensure high-quality patient care.

Licensed behavioral health professionals (LPC, LCSW, or independent LMFT) with leadership experience are encouraged to apply. Salary ranges from $80,000 to $90,000 annually with a $7,500 sign-on bonus, and schedule options include

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral or mental health or closely related field.
• Master's degree in behavioral or mental health where required by state for licensed clinicians.
• Four or more years’ experience working with the population of the facility required.
• One or more years’ supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and support for daily clinical operations within assigned service areas.
• Monitor clinical services to ensure quality treatment delivery, patient access, and continuity of care.
• Review and analyze clinical and operational performance metrics and develop improvement strategies when needed.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of evidence-based behavioral health practices across programs.
• Participate in organizational planning, reporting, and program development initiatives.
• Recruit, onboard, train, supervise, and develop clinical staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching and mentorship to team members.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Promote effective communication and teamwork across departments.
• Ensure adherence to accreditation standards, licensing requirements, and organizational policies.
• Support quality improvement efforts and regulatory readiness activities.
• Maintain compliance with applicable state and federal behavioral health regulations.
• Represent Sierra Tucson in community meetings and professional partnerships.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, and other stakeholders to support integrated patient care.

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral or mental health or closely related field

Master's degree in behavioral or mental health where required by state for licensed clinicians

Job description

Sierra Tucson, located in Tucson, Arizona, seeks an Assistant Clinical Director to lead clinical excellence across residential programs. This leadership role oversees clinical operations, regulatory compliance, and staff development to ensure high-quality patient care.

Licensed behavioral health professionals (LPC, LCSW, or independent LMFT) with leadership experience are encouraged to apply. Salary ranges from $80,000 to $90,000 annually with a $7,500 sign-on bonus, and schedule options include