Director of Clinical Services

Acadia Healthcare; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth & Career Pathing

Executive Mentorship

Competitive Salary & Bonuses

Health Benefits

Generous PTO

Job summary

Red River Hospital & Residential Treatment Center in Wichita Falls, TX is seeking a Director of Clinical Services to lead clinical operations, treatment programming, and patient care. This role will supervise multidisciplinary teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive quality outcomes in a full-time, onsite capacity.

The ideal candidate is a licensed behavioral health clinician with progressive leadership experience, deep knowledge of accreditation standards, and a passion for

Qualifications

• License-bearing Master’s or Doctorate in Behavioral or Mental Health or PsyD.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience with clinical populations.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards (Joint Commission, CMS, CARF) and compliance.
• Excellent leadership, collaboration, and communication skills across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and supervision to clinical staff and leaders.
• Oversee clinical operations, program development, and service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
• Champion evidence-based treatment practices, including CBT, DBT, and measurement-based care.
• Monitor clinical quality measures, patient outcomes, documentation standards, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Provide oversight for crisis intervention, care coordination, and treatment planning.
• Partner with leadership teams, referral sources, and community stakeholders to support program growth and operational excellence.
• Participate in strategic planning, staff development, and ongoing program evaluation.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical operations

Regulatory compliance

Team supervision

Communication

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Behavioral or Mental Health

Licensed Clinician (LCSW/LPC/LMFT/Psychologist)

Job description

Overview

Director of Clinical Services position is fully onsite in Wichita Falls, TX.

We are seeking an experienced Director of Clinical Services to provide leadership and oversight of clinical operations, treatment programming, and patient care services. This role is responsible for leading multidisciplinary clinical teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, driving quality outcomes, and promoting evidence-based treatment practices.

Why You’ll Love This Role

We know top talent deserves top rewards. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

• Professional Growth & Career Pathing - your development is our priority.
• Executive Mentorship – Paired with a corporate clinical support from day one
• Competitive Salary & Bonuses
• Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous PTO - Includes vacation, holidays, extended sick leave, and mental health days.

Red River Hospital & Residential Treatment Center is a leading behavioral health provider located in Wichita Falls, Texas. The facility offers a comprehensive continuum of care for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors facing mental health and substance use challenges. Services include inpatient psychiatric treatment, residential care, detoxification, and outpatient programming, with specialized treatment options for military populations.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

The Director of Clinical Services (DCS) provides leadership and clinical oversight to ensure the highest standards of clinical excellence and patient-centered care. This role exists to design, implement, and sustain evidence-based treatment programs (e.g., CBT, DBT) that drive measurable outcomes, uphold regulatory compliance, and foster recovery across the continuum of care. By championing evidence-based practices, advancing staff competencies, and embedding fidelity to proven models of care, the DCS creates a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Through collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and leaders, the DCS ensures that high quality clinical services are provided consistently and in alignment with hospital’s mission and goals.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and supervision to clinical staff and leaders.
• Oversee clinical operations, program development, and service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
• Champion evidence-based treatment practices, including CBT, DBT, and measurement-based care.
• Monitor clinical quality measures, patient outcomes, documentation standards, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Provide oversight for crisis intervention, care coordination, and treatment planning.
• Partner with leadership teams, referral sources, and community stakeholders to support program growth and operational excellence.
• Participate in strategic planning, staff development, and ongoing program evaluation.

Ideal Candidate

• Licensed behavioral health professional (LPC, LMFT, LMSW, LCSW, Psychologist, or equivalent).
• Progressive leadership experience in a behavioral health, psychiatric, or healthcare setting.
• Strong understanding of clinical operations, accreditation standards, and quality improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, develop clinical programming, and drive positive patient outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong clinical leader who is passionate about developing teams, enhancing patient care, and building high-performing behavioral health programs.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• License-bearing Master’s or Doctorate degree in Behavioral or Mental Health (e.g., MSW, MA in marriage and family, MA in professional counseling, PhD in Clinical, Counseling, or Educational Psychology), or PsyD.

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience working with clinical population of the facility required.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, CARF) and experience ensuring compliance.
• Excellent leadership, collaboration, and communication skills among audiences ranging from front-line clinical staff to facility leadership.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Independently Licensed Clinician – e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Psychologist license
• Acute
  • MA in Social Work (MSW/LCSW) strongly preferred
  • Experience in an inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health hospital
• Specialty
  • Experience in specialty provided at facility (e.g., substance use or eating disorder experience)

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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