Assistant Clinical Director $7,500 Sign on Bonus

Acadia Healthcare•Tucson, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Clinical Director plans, implements, and coordinates clinical services across assigned programs and departments at Sierra Tucson, a residential behavioral health treatment facility in Tucson, Arizona. The role oversees clinical operations, staff supervision, regulatory compliance, performance improvement, and collaboration with multidisciplinary treatment teams to support quality patient outcomes. The position may also direct counselors, clinical staff, or other facility staff involved in program services and may carry an assigned caseload if applicable. The Assistant Clinical Director develops and maintains administrative and clinical operations, contributes to program planning and implementation, oversees program budgets and policies, and establishes procedures to improve efficiency and coordinate care delivery. The role supports evidence-based behavioral health practices, accreditation and licensing compliance, quality improvement, and regulatory readiness. It also involves staff hiring, training, development, performance management, and communication; monitoring staffing levels; maintaining treatment plans and patient records; and coordinating with clinical and operational colleagues. This is a full-time role requiring a clinical license such as LPC, LCSW, or Independent LMFT. Schedule options are Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday. The listed pay range is $80,000–$90,000 annually, with compensation dependent on experience, licensure, and qualifications. A $7,500 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral or mental health or a closely related field.
Master’s degree in behavioral or mental health where required by the state for licensed clinicians.
Four or more years of experience working with the facility’s patient population.
One or more years of supervisory experience.
Clinical license required for the state and area of clinical expertise; the posting identifies LPC, LCSW, or Independent LMFT.
Full-time availability.
Schedule availability for Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver’s license if required by the facility.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
First-aid qualification where required by the state or facility.

Responsibilities

Oversee and support daily clinical operations within assigned service areas and monitor quality treatment delivery, patient access, and continuity of care.
Review clinical and operational performance metrics and develop strategies for improvement.
Support implementation and maintenance of evidence-based behavioral health practices.
Contribute to organizational planning, reporting, program development, and program goals, objectives, staffing, resources, and equipment planning.
Implement program objectives, timetables, expected outcomes, and measures for assigned areas.
Oversee program budgets and policies concerning participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits.
Develop and implement procedures to improve program efficiency and coordinate care delivery and workflow, including scheduling, registration, discharge, and billing processes.
Recruit, onboard, train, supervise, develop, and evaluate clinical staff; provide coaching and mentorship.
Promote accountability, collaboration, professional growth, communication, and teamwork across departments.
Monitor staff schedules to ensure appropriate staffing levels for timely care.
Develop and implement treatment plans and maintain and audit patient charts and records.
Ensure adherence to accreditation standards, licensing requirements, organizational policies, and applicable state and federal behavioral health regulations.
Support quality improvement and regulatory-readiness activities.
Assist in developing and implementing operating policies and procedures and ensure workflows align with organizational objectives, treatment protocols, regulations, and standards of care.
Ensure operations conform to environmental, safety, and infection-control requirements.
Serve as a liaison and provide consultation to staff regarding issues, regulations, and standards related to the clinical specialty.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, and other stakeholders to support integrated patient care.
Represent Sierra Tucson in community meetings and professional partnerships and provide outreach in the clinical specialty as needed.
Address patient concerns promptly and professionally, prioritizing patient safety and satisfaction.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.