Director of Clinical Services (DCS)

Ridgeview Institute - Smyrna; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health insurance

Life insurance (100% company-paid up 2

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability (100% company‑pay

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Cafeteria on site

Employee engagement events

Employee assistance program

Employee recognition program

Free parking

Job summary

Ridgeview Institute - Smyrna is seeking a Director of Clinical Services to provide executive leadership and strategic direction for the facility’s clinical and social services programs. You will collaborate with the Medical Director and senior leadership to design, implement, and continuously improve clinical programming that supports patient outcomes, staff excellence, and long-term growth.

Responsibilities include leading clinical services, budget oversight, and mentoring interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• Master’s in social work or related mental health field
• GA license in mental health (LCSW/LMFT/LPC-CPCS)
• Minimum 5 years in psychiatric/mental health; 3+ years in advanced clinical/management preferred
• Strong knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS standards, OSHA regulations, patient rights standards, and applicable laws

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for clinical services, including administrative oversight, clinical workflows, and performance management
• Serve as executive representative for Clinical Services, partnering with Medical Director to plan, develop, and improve clinical programming
• Ensure integrity of clinical programs for specialized populations and responsiveness to community needs and payer expectations
• Monitor market trends, referral patterns, payer dynamics, and regulatory factors impacting behavioral health
• Set vision for clinical programming and drive improvements for quality, efficiency, and outcomes
• Establish standards of practice and mentor clinical leadership and teams
• Lead departmental budget planning for staffing, facilities, and resources
• Align clinical service goals with organizational priorities and performance objectives
• Manage Program Therapists, Discharge Planner, and other treatment team members

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Clinical management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master’s in social work

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES (DCS)!

Annual bonus eligibility!

Must hold an active GA license in mental health: LCSW, LMFT, LPC-CPCS

Your Work Matters

How will you make a difference?

The Director of Clinical Services (DCS) provides executive-level leadership and strategic direction for the facility’s clinical and social services programs, ensuring high-quality care, regulatory compliance, and alignment with organizational performance goals.

This role partners closely with the Medical Director and senior leadership to design, implement, and continuously improve clinical programming that supports patient outcomes, staff excellence, and long-term growth.

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all clinical services, including administrative oversight, clinical workflows, and performance management systems.
• Serve as the executive representative for Clinical Services, collaborating with the Medical Director to plan, develop, and implement structured, evidence-based social services programs within the therapeutic environment.
• Ensure the integrity of the clinical programs for specialized patient populations, ensuring responsiveness to community needs and payer expectations.
• Monitor and interpret market trends, referral patterns, payer dynamics, and regulatory or political factors impacting behavioral health delivery.
• Set a clear vision for clinical programming, evaluating current services and driving improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, and outcomes.
• Apply systems-level thinking to solve complex organizational challenges, establishing measurable goals and guiding change through strong leadership and collaboration.
• Establish and uphold clinical standards of practice, providing direction, mentorship, and guidance to clinical leadership and interdisciplinary teams.
• Lead departmental budget planning, including development, justification, and ongoing fiscal oversight for staffing, facilities, and resources.
• Ensure all clinical service goals and initiatives align with the facility’s overall mission, strategic priorities, and performance objectives.
• Manage Program Therapists, Discharge Planner, and other treatment team members.

Your Experience Matters What We’re Looking For

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school with a master’s in social work, or a related mental health field; preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the psychiatric/mental health field, with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in advanced clinical/management practice preferred.
• License: Appropriate State of Georgia licensure in mental health; LCSW, LMFT, LPC-CPCS.
• Additional Skill Requirements: A strong knowledge of Joint Commission and CMS standards, OSHA regulations, patient rights standards, and all other applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities.

Your Care Matters What We Provide For Our Team

• 401(k) + matching
• Health insurance
• 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Cafeteria on site
• Employee engagement events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee recognition program
• Free parking

What sets us apart?

• Career & training development opportunities
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment
• Engaged management team dedicated to your success
• A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our north star and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations

Disclaimer: Select benefits are available only to full-time positions. Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Ridgeview Institute - Smyrna.

Compensation

This is a full-time role. We are eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and we will consider their experience and skill level. The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $110,000.00 annually, plus an annual bonus opportunity. Join us as our Director of Clinical Services (DCS)!