Senior Clinical Director, Behavioral Health Leadership

IN Auditor of State; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Education reimbursement

Paid leave

Pension plan

LinkedIn Learning access

Free parking

Job summary

State of Indiana's Richmond State Hospital is seeking an experienced clinical leader to direct hospital operations, supervise clinical services, and ensure high-quality patient care across disciplines.

This exempt role requires a Master's in behavioral health, active licensure, and 7+ years of progressive clinical experience, with strong data analysis, policy development, and staff coaching to meet Joint Commission, CMS, and DMHA standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and active licensure required.
• 7+ years progressive clinical experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Forensic statutes, Joint Commission and CMS standards.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare reports for leadership decisions.
• Strong communication and leadership across multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary clinical leader to assist the Superintendent, Medical Director, and Director of Nursing in ensuring exceptional patient care.
• Manage, oversee, and maintain clinical operations at the hospital, including Social Services.
• Provide clinical supervision to uphold scope-of-practice integrity and ensure quality service delivery.
• Train, guide, and supervise Clinical Department Heads and staff providing clinical services to maintain operational excellence.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures for patient care, programming, and treatment to meet Joint Commission, CMS, and state standards.
• Lead data-driven initiatives and promote evidence-based practices to support agency and DMHA mission and ensure continued accreditation.
• Directs and facilitates multi-disciplinary, inter/intra-agency performance improvement teams to enhance service quality and outcomes.
• Collaborates with HR to identify staffing needs, develop interview questions, and participate in hiring processes to support clinical capacity.
• Develops and implements standardized assessments, treatment plans, and documentation to meet Indiana’s unique needs and accrediting body requirements.
• Analyzes and communicates outcome-driven statistical data to inform clinical programming and administrative decision-making.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Data analysis

Performance improvement

Communication skills

Supervisory experience

Policy development

Team facilitation

Education

Master's Degree in Behavioral Health

Active clinical licensure (LCSW/LMHC/LMFT)

Job description

State of Indiana's Richmond State Hospital is seeking an experienced clinical leader to direct hospital operations, supervise clinical services, and ensure high-quality patient care across disciplines.

This exempt role requires a Master's in behavioral health, active licensure, and 7+ years of progressive clinical experience, with strong data analysis, policy development, and staff coaching to meet Joint Commission, CMS, and DMHA standards.