Director of Clinical Services - LPC, LCSW, LMFT
Perimeter Healthcare•Springdale, AR
•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite
About The Position
Perimeter Behavioral of the Ozarks is seeking a Director of Clinical Services to lead their multidisciplinary clinical team in delivering exceptional, trauma-informed behavioral healthcare to youth in a residential treatment setting. This role offers the opportunity to influence treatment outcomes, mentor clinicians, and build a culture centered on compassion, accountability, and clinical excellence. The Director will oversee clinical operations, ensuring high standards of patient care, regulatory compliance, and staff development.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field
- Current Arkansas LPC or LCSW licensure
- Minimum 5 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and families
- Minimum 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and evidence-based behavioral health treatment
- Knowledge of Joint Commission and regulatory standards
- Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
Nice To Haves
- Experience with residential treatment, inpatient psychiatry, or acute behavioral health preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise licensed therapists, case managers, utilization review, and recreational therapy staff
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing clinical culture
- Ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health services
- Oversee treatment planning, clinical documentation, and utilization management
- Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, Medicaid, and state regulatory standards
- Develop and implement clinical policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives
- Recruit, mentor, coach, and develop clinical staff
- Monitor program outcomes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
- Partner closely with nursing, medical providers, education, and executive leadership to deliver integrated patient care
- Participate in leadership meetings and administrator on-call rotation
- Support strategic planning and program development initiatives
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Supplemental Insurance Options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
