Clinical Director, Behavioral Health

Trinity Health•Hartford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center, part of Trinity Health of New England, is seeking an experienced Clinical Director, Behavioral Health to lead inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services. This senior nursing leadership role provides strategic, clinical, and operational oversight for a large, multidisciplinary behavioral health division. The Clinical Director is accountable for clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and growth of behavioral health services. Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) with a dyad relationship to the Behavioral Health Physician Leader, this role leads over 90 FTEs and serves as a key member of the nursing executive leadership team.

Requirements

BSN and MSN (or related master’s degree) – required
Current RN license (CT preferred or ability to obtain)
5–7 years of progressive nursing leadership experience in an acute care setting
Behavioral health leadership experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated success in physician collaboration, change management, and strategic execution
Strong financial, operational, and analytical skills
Knowledge of Connecticut healthcare regulations preferred

Responsibilities

Lead inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services to ensure high‑quality, evidence‑based care
Develop and implement policies, programs, and strategic plans aligned with organizational goals
Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and patient safety standards
Partner with physicians and interdisciplinary leaders to optimize outcomes and patient experience
Oversee budgeting, staffing, resource utilization, and performance improvement initiatives
Mentor and develop nurse leaders and frontline leaders
Support growth initiatives, payer strategy, and new models of behavioral health care delivery