Inpatient & Central Receiving Director

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. in Gainesville, FL, seeks a Clinical Director of Inpatient and Central Receiving Services.

You will provide strategic clinical and operational leadership for Access and Emergency Services, ensuring safe, patient-centered care during crisis stabilization and recovery. You will hire, develop, and supervise multidisciplinary teams, implement evidence-based treatment protocols, and lead quality improvement initiatives while balancing regulatory compliance,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive leadership in behavioral/mental health.
• Florida licensure (RN, LCSW, LMHC) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic clinical and operational leadership for Access and Emergency Services.
• Oversee daily clinical operations including patient admission, treatment, and discharge processes.
• Ensure safe, compassionate, patient-centered care and regulatory compliance.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate clinical staff across disciplines.
• Lead quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators to drive improvement.
• Oversee workforce planning and budget/resource management.
• Support 24/7 operations and leadership on-call needs.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Team building

Strategic thinking

Communication

Quality improvement

Analytical skills

Organization & time management

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. in Gainesville, FL, seeks a Clinical Director of Inpatient and Central Receiving Services.

You will provide strategic clinical and operational leadership for Access and Emergency Services, ensuring safe, patient-centered care during crisis stabilization and recovery. You will hire, develop, and supervise multidisciplinary teams, implement evidence-based treatment protocols, and lead quality improvement initiatives while balancing regulatory compliance,