Senior Director, Clinical Services

Acadia Healthcare’s purpose is to Lead Care With Light and our mission is to be a world-class organization that sets the standard for excellence in the treatment of mental health and addiction concerns. We strive to maintain our standing as a thought leader in the behavioral healthcare industry, providing treatment that is synonymous with compassion and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Travel required approximately 50–70%.
• Complies with organizational policies, procedures, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintains confidentiality and promotes ethical clinical practices.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develops productive working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Supports a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

Clinical Program Development and Implementation

• Lead the implementation and ongoing refinement of standardized clinical programming across acute and specialty facilities.
• Support the development and execution of measurement-based care initiatives to improve patient outcomes and clinical effectiveness.
• Collaborate with facility clinical leadership teams to operationalize evidence-based treatment models and best practices.
• Assist facilities in developing new clinical programs and service lines, including support for de novo facilities and program expansions.
• Evaluate clinical programming effectiveness and recommend enhancements based on outcomes, data trends, and industry best practices.
• Monitor program fidelity and support corrective action planning when opportunities for improvement are identified.

Clinical Quality and Outcomes

• Partner with Quality, Informatics, and Data Analytics teams to leverage clinical data for program enhancement and performance improvement.
• Analyze clinical outcome measures and key performance indicators to identify trends and opportunities for intervention.
• Facilitate initiatives designed to improve patient outcomes, engagement, and continuity of care.
• Participate in clinical research, outcome measurement, and quality-improvement activities.
• Support enterprise efforts related to value-based care and outcomes reporting.

Training, Education, and Clinical Leadership Support

• Develop and deliver training programs related to measurement-based care, clinical programming, and evidence-based treatment approaches.
• Provide consultation, coaching, and support to facility Directors of Clinical Services and other clinical leaders.
• Establish standardized practices for clinical documentation, assessment, treatment planning, and program delivery.
• Identify organizational training needs and develop clinical education strategies to support continuous professional development.
• Support onboarding and leadership development of clinical directors and other clinical leaders.

Regulatory Compliance and Accreditation

• Ensure clinical programs align with applicable regulatory, accreditation, and licensing requirements.
• Collaborate with facility and corporate teams to support compliance with Joint Commission, CARF, and state regulatory standards.
• Assist with clinical policy and procedure development, review, and updates.
• Participate in readiness assessments, accreditation activities, and corrective action planning as needed.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Operations, Medical, Quality, Compliance, Human Resources, and Business Development leaders.
• Collaborate with Division leadership and facility CEOs to support clinical initiatives and strategic priorities.
• Participate on enterprise workgroups and committees focused on clinical excellence, innovation, and patient outcomes.
• Promote alignment between organizational goals and clinical operations across facilities.

External Relations and Thought Leadership

• Represent the organization at professional meetings, conferences, and industry events as appropriate.
• Support marketing and business development efforts by serving as a clinical subject matter expert.
• Maintain awareness of emerging clinical practices, treatment innovations, and industry trends.
• Foster relationships with external organizations, educational institutions, and professional associations.

Requirements

• Master's degree, PhD, or PsyD in Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related behavioral health discipline required.
• Current unrestricted clinical licensure required.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive behavioral health clinical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership, management, or supervisory experience within behavioral health settings.
• Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating clinical programming preferred.
• Knowledge of measurement-based care, evidence-based treatment models, and clinical outcomes management.
• Experience utilizing electronic health records and clinical data systems.
• Strong understanding of Joint Commission, CARF, and behavioral health regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading organizational change and quality improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, project management, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD preferred.
• Experience supporting multi-site healthcare or behavioral health organizations.
• Research, clinical outcomes, or program evaluation experience preferred.
• Experience supporting facility startups, service line expansion, or program innovation initiatives preferred.

Skills

• Current, active clinical licensure in an applicable behavioral health discipline.
• Advanced certifications related to behavioral health, quality improvement, leadership, or specialty treatment modalities.
• Demonstrated experience with evidence-based and measurement-based care frameworks.

This position is an Individual Contributor.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and recognized holidays
• Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental wellness resources
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within Acadia’s nationwide network