GA-Licensed Executive Director, Clinical Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Free parking

Job summary

Ridgeview Institute Smyrna is seeking a Director of Clinical Services to provide executive leadership for clinical and social services, ensuring high-quality care, regulatory compliance, and alignment with organizational goals.

The role partners with the Medical Director to design and implement evidence-based programs, oversee clinical workflows, and guide interdisciplinary teams toward improved patient outcomes and staff excellence.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Education

Master's degree in social work or related mental health field

Job description

Ridgeview Institute Smyrna is seeking a Director of Clinical Services to provide executive leadership for clinical and social services, ensuring high-quality care, regulatory compliance, and alignment with organizational goals.

The role partners with the Medical Director to design and implement evidence-based programs, oversee clinical workflows, and guide interdisciplinary teams toward improved patient outcomes and staff excellence.