Director of Clinical Services

Overview

Lead With Purpose. Transform Behavioral Health Care.

Are you an experienced, mission-driven clinical leader ready to shape care at the Director level? Join CenterPointe Hospital of Columbia to become part of Acadia Healthcare - the nation’s largest stand-alone provider of mental health and addiction treatment.

 

About CenterPointe Hospital of Columbia

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a strategic and mission-driven Director of Clinical Services (DCS) to provide clinical leadership for private, 80-bed facility that provides clinically excellent behavioral health treatment for adolescents, adults, and senior adults. At CenterPointe Hospital of Columbia, we serve children and adolescents who have mental health concerns and adults and senior adults who have mental health concerns and substance use disorders. We offer both inpatient and outpatient treatment options, along with specialty services such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for adults who are struggling with major depressive disorder. Our goal is to help each of our patients learn to manage their symptoms and live a better, more fulfilling life. 

 

Why You’ll Love This Role

We know top talent deserves top rewards. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

• Relocation Assistance- We’ll support your move with a generous relocation package.
• Professional Growth & Career Pathing - your development is our priority.
• Executive Mentorship – Paired with a corporate clinical support from day one
• Competitive Salary & Bonuses
• Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous PTO - Includes vacation, holidays, extended sick leave, and mental health days.
• Industry-Leading Training & Support - You’ll be paired with a corporate clinical mentor from day one.

 

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

The Director of Clinical Services (DCS) provides leadership and clinical oversight to ensure the highest standards of clinical excellence and patient-centered care. This role exists to design, implement, and sustain evidence-based treatment programs (e.g., CBT, DBT) that drive measurable outcomes, uphold regulatory compliance, and foster recovery across the continuum of care. By championing evidence-based practices, advancing staff competencies, and embedding fidelity to proven models of care, the DCS creates a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Through collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and leaders, the DCS ensures that high quality clinical services are provided consistently and in alignment with hospital’s mission and goals.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Leadership & Management:

• 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.

 

Clinical Staff Oversight, Development and Supervision:

• Provide direction and oversight to staff members.
• Provide clinical consultation, oversight of case planning and care coordination.
• Direct crisis intervention efforts and intervene as required
• Supervise, mentor, and support clinical staff, promoting professional growth and competency.
• Provide clinical supervision to clinical staff as needed, ensuring all clinical staff are trained on and consistently implement evidenced-based practices – including assessments, implementation of measurement-based care, and evidenced-based interventions.
• Engage in regular fidelity monitoring of clinical programming and groups delivered by clinical staff to ensure alignment with evidenced-based practices and provide ongoing trainings when drift occurs.
• Manage hiring, development, training, and performance management of staff to ensure effective operations.
• Conduct regular reviews of caseloads to optimize utilization of services.
• Ensure staff are current on all certifications and regulatory requirements.

 

Program Development & Implementation:

• Develop and implement clinical programs based on evidence-based models (e.g., CBT, DBT) and integrate evidence-based practices into treatment plans.
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