Senior Director of Clinical Services

Acadia Healthcare; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Career growth & professional mentoring

Executive mentorship

Competitive salary & bonuses

Health, dental, vision, 401(k)

Job summary

Crestwyn Behavioral Health in Memphis, TN, seeks a Director of Clinical Services to lead our clinical team and ensure exceptional patient care. MSW with independent licensure is required; you’ll oversee programs, compliance, and staff development in a high‑impact behavioral health setting.

The role emphasizes evidence‑based treatment, regulatory excellence, and collaboration across disciplines, with relocation support and a competitive compensation package including a $5k sign‑on bonus.

Qualifications

• License-bearing Master’s or Doctorate degree in Behavioral or Mental Health (e.g., MSW, MA in marriage and family, MA in professional counseling, PhD in Clinical, Counseling, or Educational Psychology), or PsyD.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience working with clinical population of the facility required.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, CARF) and experience ensuring compliance.
• Excellent leadership, collaboration, and communication skills among audiences ranging from front-line clinical staff to facility leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction to clinical teams, including therapists, social workers, and other staff.
• Oversee day-to-day clinical operations, including budget management, developing marketing and strategic plans and independent decision making for program requiring clinical expertise.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and patient-centered care and ensures efficiency and collaboration between departments.
• Serve as a member of the facility leadership team and make independent clinical decisions to ensure quality care and alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop and implement clinical programs based on evidence-based models (e.g., CBT, DBT) and integrate evidence-based practices into treatment plans.
• Evaluate clinical performance metrics, including service-delivery models, patient-reported outcomes, satisfaction scores, length of stay, treatment completion, and discharge effectiveness.
• Champion best practices in suicide risk assessment, safety planning, and risk mitigation, ensuring standardized application across facilities.
• Facilitate the continuum of care, partnering with outpatient facilities to develop robust step-down processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Supervisory

Education

MSW degree

Independent licensure

Job description

Crestwyn Behavioral Health in Memphis, TN, seeks a Director of Clinical Services to lead our clinical team and ensure exceptional patient care. MSW with independent licensure is required; you’ll oversee programs, compliance, and staff development in a high‑impact behavioral health setting.

The role emphasizes evidence‑based treatment, regulatory excellence, and collaboration across disciplines, with relocation support and a competitive compensation package including a $5k sign‑on bonus.