Director, Clinical Operations - Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Beachwood, OH

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is seeking a Director of Clinical Operations – Behavioral Health to join their team at Highland Springs Behavioral Health. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for behavioral health treatment across inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring the delivery of exceptional clinical care while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The Director will serve as a key member of the facility leadership team, driving clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, staff development, and patient-care initiatives.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work.
• Previous experience in inpatient psychiatric healthcare required.
• A current unencumbered clinical social work license (LCSW) is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of all clinical treatment programs for patients receiving treatment for psychiatric and substance abuse issues in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Assure high-quality clinical care is provided and clinical functions are integrated.
• Supervise individual and group counseling and develop and implement a variety of therapeutic treatment modalities/processes.
• Oversee discharge planning to ensure an optimal post-hospital transition.
• Ensure clinical documentation is current, accurate, and meets all regulatory and other standards.
• Ensure company-approved programs are implemented and provided consistently.
• Provide oversight to therapists and offer feedback through performance evaluations and counseling if necessary.
• Ensure all interventions (individual, group, and family therapy) are performed and documented according to professional clinical standards.
• Actively participate in survey activities (TJC, Medicare, and licensing).
• Coordinate performance improvement and complete monthly reporting.
• Attend treatment team meetings on a regular basis.
• Ensure clarification of the therapeutic role and treatment plan with the patient and family.
• Actively participate in the complaint resolution process as needed.
• Collaborate with leadership team members related to hospital operations.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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