Clinical Director of Inpatient and Residential Services

Current Career • Prescott, AZ

2d

About The Position

The Clinical Director of Inpatient and Residential Units provides strategic leadership and oversight for Polara Health’s inpatient, sub-acute, and residential behavioral health services. The role is accountable for high-quality, patient-centered care across multiple levels of care and compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards. The Director leads program development, manages resources, and works with internal and external stakeholders to deliver innovative, effective, and integrated services. As a member of the senior leadership team, the Director contributes to organizational strategy and decision-making.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Nursing, or a related field.
• Current independent Arizona licensure as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of progressive leadership experience in behavioral health settings, including at least 3 years overseeing inpatient or residential programs.
• Demonstrated success in program development, budget management, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to engage effectively with staff, community partners, and regulatory bodies.
• Must be able to provide or obtain an AZDPS Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, vision, and strategic direction for inpatient, sub-acute, and residential clinical services.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of inpatient and residential programs to support safe, efficient, high-quality service delivery.
• Direct program development and expansion, including implementation of innovative models of care.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards, including Joint Commission and Title 36 requirements.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, behavioral health professionals, and support staff, to coordinate care and improve outcomes.
• Partner with Finance and Operations leadership to develop, manage, and monitor departmental budgets and resource allocation.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and use data-driven approaches to evaluate and improve clinical outcomes.
• Recruit, develop, and retain staff; establish succession planning and professional development opportunities.
• Serve as the primary liaison with hospitals, community partners, and regulatory agencies regarding inpatient and residential care.
• Participate as a senior leadership team member in organizational strategy, cross-department collaboration, and decision-making.
• Represent inpatient and residential programs at board, community, and stakeholder meetings as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Up to 3 weeks of paid time off
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Shift pay for select inpatient and residential positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director