Remote Division Director, Behavioral Health Operations

WP Engine, Inc.; Brentwood (TN); Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being Programs

Professional Development

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is hiring a Division Director of Clinical Operations to provide strategic leadership across multiple behavioral health hospitals within the division. You will ensure high-quality, evidence-based care, regulatory compliance, and patient experience improvements.

You will collaborate with hospital CEOs and interdisciplinary leaders to develop and evaluate clinical programs, monitor performance metrics, and guide workforce development.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Recreational Therapy or related behavioral health discipline from an accredited institution required.
• Active licensure in a clinical discipline (e.g., PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, CTRS) is required.
• CPR certification within 30 days of employment required.
• De-escalation certification within 30 days of employment required.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive clinical leadership experience in behavioral health or psychiatric hospital settings, with at least 3 years in a multi-site or regional leadership role.
• Demonstrated expertise in program development, clinical operations, and regulatory compliance (TJC, CMS, state licensing).
• Proven record of success in driving quality improvement, employee engagement, and patient satisfaction outcomes.
• Travel up to 50% by land and/or air.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and direction for clinical operations across multiple behavioral health hospitals within the division.
• Partner with hospital CEOs, Director of Clinical Services, and interdisciplinary leaders to ensure delivery of consistent, high-quality treatment.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical programs, ensuring alignment with system standards and community needs.
• Monitor divisional performance indicators, including clinical quality, compliance, patient satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
• Lead facility clinical leadership teams in performance management, recruitment, onboarding, and development.
• Ensure clinical departments maintain readiness for JCAHO, CMS, and state surveys through proactive audit and education processes.
• Collaborate with Utilization Review and Business Office teams to ensure appropriate documentation and reimbursement for clinical services.
• Support growth initiatives, new program openings, and service expansions.
• Participate in patient complaint resolution, sentinel event review, and clinical risk management as appropriate.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Clinical operations management

Regulatory compliance

Program development

Multisite leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Lifepoint Health is hiring a Division Director of Clinical Operations to provide strategic leadership across multiple behavioral health hospitals within the division. You will ensure high-quality, evidence-based care, regulatory compliance, and patient experience improvements.

You will collaborate with hospital CEOs and interdisciplinary leaders to develop and evaluate clinical programs, monitor performance metrics, and guide workforce development.