Director of Clinical Operations, Inpatient

Lifepoint Health • Avondale, AZ

6h • Onsite

About The Position

At Copper Springs, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Director of Clinical Operations joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field from an accredited school required.
• Independent Counseling or Social Work license required per state regulations.
• Three years of clinical experience in an inpatient behavioral health care setting required.
• Three years of experience working with patient populations served at the facility required.
• CPR certification is required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
• De-escalation certification is required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all company‑approved programs are implemented consistently and in accordance with established standards.
• Provides oversight and performance feedback to therapists through evaluations and, when necessary, corrective counseling.
• Ensures all therapeutic interventions—individual, group, and family—are delivered and documented in compliance with professional clinical standards.
• Actively participates in regulatory and accreditation surveys, including The Joint Commission, Medicare, and state licensing reviews.
• Coordinates performance improvement initiatives and completes required monthly reporting.
• Attends treatment team meetings regularly to support coordinated, patient‑centered care.
• Ensures clear communication of therapeutic roles and treatment plans with patients and families.
• Participates in the complaint‑resolution process as needed to support timely and appropriate outcomes.
• Collaborates with hospital leadership to support effective operations and alignment of clinical services.
• Always exhibit the company’s core values of champion patient care, do the right thing, embrace individuality, act with kindness, and making a difference together.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

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