Acadia Healthcare

Director of Clinical Services

Acadia Healthcare  •  Wichita Falls, TX (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Overview

Director of Clinical Services position is fully onsite in Wichita Falls, TX.

We are seeking an experienced Director of Clinical Services to provide leadership and oversight of clinical operations, treatment programming, and patient care services. This role is responsible for leading multidisciplinary clinical teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, driving quality outcomes, and promoting evidence-based treatment practices.

Why You’ll Love This RoleWe know top talent deserves top rewards. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:• Professional Growth & Career Pathing - your development is our priority.• Executive Mentorship – Paired with a corporate clinical support from day one• Competitive Salary & Bonuses• Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with Company Match• Generous PTO - Includes vacation, holidays, extended sick leave, and mental health days.

Red River Hospital & Residential Treatment Center is a leading behavioral health provider located in Wichita Falls, Texas. The facility offers a comprehensive continuum of care for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors facing mental health and substance use challenges. Services include inpatient psychiatric treatment, residential care, detoxification, and outpatient programming, with specialized treatment options for military populations.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

The Director of Clinical Services (DCS) provides leadership and clinical oversight to ensure the highest standards of clinical excellence and patient-centered care. This role exists to design, implement, and sustain evidence-based treatment programs (e.g., CBT, DBT) that drive measurable outcomes, uphold regulatory compliance, and foster recovery across the continuum of care. By championing evidence-based practices, advancing staff competencies, and embedding fidelity to proven models of care, the DCS creates a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Through collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and leaders, the DCS ensures that high quality clinical services are provided consistently and in alignment with hospital’s mission and goals.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership, mentorship, and supervision to clinical staff and leaders.
  • Oversee clinical operations, program development, and service delivery.
  • Ensure compliance with accreditation, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
  • Champion evidence-based treatment practices, including CBT, DBT, and measurement-based care.
  • Monitor clinical quality measures, patient outcomes, documentation standards, and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Provide oversight for crisis intervention, care coordination, and treatment planning.
  • Partner with leadership teams, referral sources, and community stakeholders to support program growth and operational excellence.
  • Participate in strategic planning, staff development, and ongoing program evaluation.

Ideal Candidate

  • Licensed behavioral health professional (LPC, LMFT, LMSW, LCSW, Psychologist, or equivalent).
  • Progressive leadership experience in a behavioral health, psychiatric, or healthcare setting.
  • Strong understanding of clinical operations, accreditation standards, and quality improvement.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams, develop clinical programming, and drive positive patient outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong clinical leader who is passionate about developing teams, enhancing patient care, and building high-performing behavioral health programs.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

  • License-bearing Master’s or Doctorate degree in Behavioral or Mental Health (e.g., MSW, MA in marriage and family, MA in professional counseling, PhD in Clinical, Counseling, or Educational Psychology), or PsyD.
  • Minimum of 4 years’ experience working with clinical population of the facility required.
  • Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
  • Familiarity with regulatory standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, CARF) and experience ensuring compliance.
  • Excellent leadership, collaboration, and communication skills among audiences ranging from front-line clinical staff to facility leadership.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Independently Licensed Clinician – e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Psychologist license
  • Acute
  • MA in Social Work (MSW/LCSW) strongly preferred
  • Experience in an inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health hospital
  • Specialty
  • Experience in specialty provided at facility (e.g., substance use or eating disorder experience)
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education

​​While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.​

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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About Acadia Healthcare

Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare was established in January 2005 to develop and operate a network of behavioral health facilities across the country.

Acadia Healthcare’s mission is to create a world-class organization that sets the standard of excellence in the treatment of specialty behavioral health and addiction disorders.

Acadia’s management style and philosophy is one of collaboration and flexibility as we create an energetic and team-oriented service delivery system. Our organization values input from employees, physicians, and all strategic alliances. As evidenced in our mission statement, Acadia Healthcare’s mission is to create behavioral health centers where people receive care that enables them to regain hope in a supportive, caring environment. We want Acadia to be synonymous with excellent care, phenomenal customer service and an unparalleled commitment to our patients, staff, physicians, and community.

As a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the United States and Puerto Rico, Acadia Healthcare operates 253 treatment facilities across 39 states. Our network of treatment facilities offers multiple levels of care for various behavioral health and substance use disorders. At Acadia, our primary goal is to meet patients where they’re at in their treatment process. We do this by providing a multitude of levels of care, including detoxification, residential treatment for addiction, residential treatment for dual diagnosis, acute psychiatric inpatient hospitalization, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services, and an array of outpatient programming options, ranging from partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) to traditional outpatient services. Our network of treatment facilities creates greater access to care, reduces the stigma associated with mental illness and addiction, and offers those in our communities a safe environment in which to receive the treatment they need.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
Year Founded
Unknown
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