Senior Director, Clinical Services

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health in Temple, TX seeks a Director of Clinical Services to lead and plan the facility's clinical programs, ensuring alignment with community needs and organizational goals. You will oversee administrative processes, promote a therapeutic environment, and implement clinical treatment program development.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s in a mental health field, with 5+ years post-master’s experience in psychiatric settings and proven management experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in nursing, social work, or related mental health field.
• Minimum of five years post-master’s experience in a psychiatric setting or related field.
• Three years of management experience preferred.
• State licensure in mental health; LCSW designation encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Follow therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team for each patient.
• Assess and observe changes in a patient’s appearance, behavior, or ability to work toward treatment goals; document findings.
• Communicate changes in patient’s condition to the charge nurse.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Regulatory knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Crisis management

Education

Master’s Degree in nursing, social work or related mental health field

Job description

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health in Temple, TX seeks a Director of Clinical Services to lead and plan the facility's clinical programs, ensuring alignment with community needs and organizational goals. You will oversee administrative processes, promote a therapeutic environment, and implement clinical treatment program development.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s in a mental health field, with 5+ years post-master’s experience in psychiatric settings and proven management experience.