Senior Director, Clinical Services

Overview

About This Role

 

The Senior Director, Clinical Services is responsible for leading the implementation, operationalization, and continuous improvement of clinical programs across acute and specialty facilities. This role partners closely with the facility clinical leaders, operations leaders, informatics, quality, and analytics teams to advance evidence-based care, measurement-based care initiatives, and clinical excellence throughout the organization.

The Senior Director translates enterprise clinical strategy into actionable programs, supports facility adoption of standardized clinical models, monitors program fidelity and outcomes, and drives continuous quality improvement. The role serves as a subject matter expert for clinical program development, training, and regulatory compliance while providing leadership and consultation to Directors of Clinical Services and other facility-based clinical leaders.

 

Our Mission

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.

  

Compensation & Benefits

We value your expertise and dedication—and we invest in your success.

• Competitive Base Salary commensurate with experience
• 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

 

Responsibilities

What you’ll do…

• 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.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

 

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