Director of Clinical Services

Acadia Healthcare•Burns, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Mirror Lake Recovery Center has long been recognized for delivering exceptional addiction treatment grounded in true clinical excellence. Nestled on 75 peaceful acres in the scenic community of Burns, Tennessee, our campus offers an environment that supports healing and transformation. We provide evidence-based care designed to help individuals overcome addiction to drugs and/or alcohol and rebuild their lives. We are currently seeking a Director of Clinical Services to join our team. This role includes a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 or a relocation support benefit for qualified candidates in addition to our robust total rewards program.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field required.
Current state licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent) required.
CPR and de-escalation certification required (training available upon hire).
Minimum of 5-7 years of clinical leadership experience in behavioral health.
Proven track record of program development, staff supervision, and operational oversight.
Familiarity with regulatory standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS) and experience ensuring compliance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health hospital.
Knowledge of performance improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction to clinical teams, including therapists, social workers, and other staff.
Oversee day-to-day clinical operations to ensure efficiency and collaboration between departments.
Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and patient-centered care.
Serve as a member of the facility leadership team and make independent clinical decisions to ensure quality care.
Engage collaboratively with corporate leadership and ensure alignment with organizational goals
Develop, implement, and evaluate evidenced-based clinical programs to meet community needs.
Integrate evidence-based practices into treatment plans and ensure their alignment with hospital goals.
Lead initiatives to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction while optimizing resource use.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and accrediting bodies like Joint Commission and CMS.
Monitor clinical performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
Oversee documentation and reporting to maintain accurate patient records.
Ensure safety and infection control requirements are met.
Supervise, mentor, and support clinical staff, promoting professional growth and competency.
Provide clinical supervision to clinical staff as needed, ensuring all clinical staff are trained on and consistently implement evidenced-based practices – including assessments, implementation of measurement-based care, and evidenced-based interventions
Engage in regular fidelity monitoring of clinical programming and groups delivered by clinical staff to ensure alignment with evidenced-based practices and provide ongoing trainings when drift occurs
Manage hiring, development, training, and performance management of staff to ensure effective operations.
Conduct regular reviews of caseloads to optimize utilization of services.
Provide training and oversight for staff, including CPR, de-escalation, and other required certifications.
Work with hospital leadership to align clinical services with hospital-wide initiatives.
Work with hospital leadership to ensure alignment with corporate leadership and in alignment with organizational initiatives and values.
Serve as a liaison between clinical staff, administration, and external partners, fostering clear communication.
Engage with community organizations and healthcare providers to enhance patient access to services.
Direct crisis intervention efforts and oversee case planning and care coordination.
Maintain a limited caseload when necessary and provide onsite coverage for other programs.
Develop operating policies and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and standards of care.
Recognize patient safety as a top priority and work to resolve complaints if needs are unmet.
Participate in on-call rotation schedule as determined and required by facility.
Support business development, engage with local community groups, participate in education events, and collaborate with referral sources to build and maintain strong relationships.