Director of Behavioral Health & Clinical Services

Root Center; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employer-paid life insurance

Short-term disability

Retirement plan with employer matching

4 weeks PTO

Paid holidays including birthday

Professional development funding

Annual bonus eligibility

NHSC Loan Repayment Programs

Job summary

Root Center for Advanced Recovery is seeking a Director of Clinical Services to lead high quality behavioral health programs across OTP, residential, IOP, PHP, mental health, adolescent, and case management services.

You will ensure clinical and regulatory compliance, partner with Finance and Operations to align clinical goals with financial and operational performance, and drive quality improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and CT independent clinical license required.
• LADC may qualify with required education and leadership experience.
• Experience with EMR in behavioral health settings is required.
• Knowledge of HRSA requirements and FQHC operations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead high quality, evidence-based behavioral health services across all Root Center programs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and alignment of clinical priorities with financial goals.
• Oversee program development, staffing, and clinical initiatives with cross-functional partners.
• Support regulatory surveys, inspections, accreditation reviews, and payer audits.
• Maintain accurate documentation and medical necessity for reimbursement and external review.
• Address training needs through audits and performance indicators with the Director of Quality.
• Contribute to organizational committees and strategic planning.

Skills

EMR experience

Regulatory compliance knowledge

HRSA requirements knowledge

FQHC operations knowledge

Leadership collaboration

Education

Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related behavioral health field

Connecticut independent clinical license (LCSW/LPC/LMFT) or equivalent

LADC may qualify with required education and leadership experience

Job description

Root Center for Advanced Recovery is seeking a Director of Clinical Services to lead high quality behavioral health programs across OTP, residential, IOP, PHP, mental health, adolescent, and case management services.

You will ensure clinical and regulatory compliance, partner with Finance and Operations to align clinical goals with financial and operational performance, and drive quality improvement across the organization.