Executive Clinical Director

Skyway Behavioral Health; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading behavioral health center is seeking an Executive Clinical Director to oversee clinical operations and lead strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in behavioral health management and a passion for team development. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills to drive growth and ensure quality patient services.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a senior managerial role within behavioral health.
• Licensed (LCPC, LCSW, PhD, or PsyD).
• Clinical proficiency in treatment, diagnosis, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to implement strategic plans.
• Oversee clinical operations and ensure compliance.
• Manage clinical emergencies in collaboration with staff.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Education

Master's Degree

Undergraduate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR Systems

Job description

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Company: Skyway Behavioral Health

Title: Executive Clinical Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Skokie, IL

Skyway Behavioral Health is an innovative center that goes beyond the treatment of mood, anxiety, and eating disorders to address underlying traumatic stress. Our belief is that maladaptive coping strategies are adopted by patients for survival. While adaptive at one time or in specific ways, these coping strategies are now preventing patients from living the life they want to live and have evolved into psychiatric symptoms and disorders.

At Skyway, we provide a fully immersive, intensive, whole-person experience that covers everything from neuroscience to nutrition. We believe that the path to recovery requires a focus that encompasses not just symptom management but also the treatment of underlying individual, systemic, developmental, and familial trauma. We use cutting-edge, specialized, evidence-based treatment modalities to help our patients address the trauma and pain behind their behaviors and diagnoses – thereby empowering them to make lasting changes in their lives.

Our team has extensive clinical and leadership experience in traumatic stress, eating disorders, mood disorders, and personality disorders/pathology. At Skyway, we are committed to building a culture and team that cares for one another such that we may care for our families, communities, and clients. We believe that recovery is not only possible but also attainable for all patients.

Role Description

The Executive Clinical Director reports to Executive Leadership and serves on the Skyway Management team. The Executive Clinical Director is a trusted leader who collaborates with leadership from all departments to embody and promote the mission of Skyway Behavioral Health. They oversee clinical operations, lead business decisions to drive growth, and manage clinical programming, collaborating with leadership and managing stakeholder relationships.

Essential Functions/Core Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with Skyway’s Executive Leadership to implement strategic plans to actualize business objectives.
2. Identify, recruit, train, and develop a talented team of employees to lead critical departments and manage strategic business functions.
3. Monitor operations and ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.
4. Develop organizational culture and promote transparency and collaboration.
5. Provide oversight and leadership to clinical staff and programs, ensuring quality patient services and satisfaction.
6. Oversee clinic operations and programs to meet standards and objectives.
7. Conduct annual employee performance and competency reviews.
8. Support organizational mission, vision, values, and strategic initiatives.
9. Administer policies and procedures to achieve initiatives.
10. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and guidelines.
11. Manage clinical emergencies in collaboration with management and staff.
12. Maintain completion of role-specific competencies and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

1. At least 3 years of experience in a senior managerial role within behavioral health.
2. Undergraduate degree and a minimum of a master’s degree.
3. Licensed (LCPC, LCSW, PhD, or PsyD).
4. Knowledge of corporate and regulatory best practices.
5. Strong organization and leadership skills.
6. Strategic thinking and analytical skills.
7. Experience providing services to a varied population, including adults in outpatient and partial hospital settings.
8. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
9. Fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking).
10. Clinical proficiency in treatment, diagnosis, and documentation.
11. Reliable transportation.
12. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with EHR systems.
13. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination within 90 days of hire.

Additional Preferred Skills

1. Passion for coaching, mentorship, and team development.
2. Problem-solving orientation and initiative to improve processes.
3. Ability to work independently and seek support when needed.
4. Capability to manage multiple priorities and respond confidently in challenging situations.
5. Embodies Skyway values: embraces the whole person, commits to innovative research-based programs, believes in collaboration, celebrates diversity, supports communities, and views leadership as elevating others.