Executive Director, Clinical Excellence & Training

Family & Children's Services; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Family & Children's Services seeks a senior leader to oversee centralized intake, clinical training, and internship programs. The role ensures compliant intake operations, data-informed decision making, and continuous improvement across service lines.

The incumbent will translate organizational goals into training priorities, collaborate with Directors to close gaps, and maintain governance for clinical policies and risk management. Strong leadership and regulatory acumen are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires Master's or doctoral degree and eligibility for Oklahoma clinical license.
• Minimum seven (7) years of progressive leadership experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or human services.
• Minimum five (5) years leading multiple departments, programs, or organizational functions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate agency-wide intake process across programs and service lines.
• Monitor intake performance against standards and guide data-driven decisions.
• Oversee clinical training framework and onboarding to ensure competent staff.
• Lead internship, practicum, and academic partnerships with universities.
• Collaborate with Directors to align clinical training and address gaps.
• Support clinical governance and development of policies and practice standards.

Skills

Behavioral health knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Strategic prioritization

Data-driven decisions

Effective communication

Cross-program collaboration

Budget and staffing oversight

Leadership coaching

Education

Master's or doctoral degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field

Job description

Family & Children's Services seeks a senior leader to oversee centralized intake, clinical training, and internship programs. The role ensures compliant intake operations, data-informed decision making, and continuous improvement across service lines.

The incumbent will translate organizational goals into training priorities, collaborate with Directors to close gaps, and maintain governance for clinical policies and risk management. Strong leadership and regulatory acumen are essential.