Director of Clinical Services ($10k SOB)

Overview                                     ! $10k Sign on Bonus! Lead With Purpose. Transform Behavioral Health Care. Are you an experienced, mission-driven clinical leader ready to shape care at the Director level? Join Oasis Behavioral Health to become part of Acadia Healthcare, the nation's largest stand-alone provider of mental health and addiction treatment. Why You'll Love This Role We know top talent deserves top rewards. Here's what you'll enjoy: Relocation Assistance – We'll support your move with a generous relocation package. Professional Growth & Career Pathing – Your development is our priority. Executive Mentorship – Paired with 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. Industry-Leading Training & Support – You'll be paired with a corporate clinical mentor from day one. About Oasis Behavioral Health Hospital Oasis Behavioral Health Hospital in Chandler is a premier behavioral health facility serving adolescents and adults across the greater Phoenix area. This 94-bed behavioral health hospital provides a full continuum of care, including inpatient, residential, and outpatient services, for individuals experiencing mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use disorders. Our multidisciplinary team delivers compassionate, evidence-based treatment in a safe and supportive environment designed to help patients stabilize, heal, and build a foundation for lasting recovery. About the Role 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 the hospital's mission and goals. Qualifications Master of Social Work (MSW) required. Current LCSW licensure strongly preferred. Candidates with an MSW and LPC licensure may also be considered based on leadership experience and overall qualifications. Minimum of 5 years of progressive clinical leadership experience within behavioral healthcare, preferably in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary clinical teams and driving quality outcomes. Strong knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, and state regulatory requirements. Experience with evidence-based treatment modalities, including CBT and DBT. Proven ability to develop staff, lead change initiatives, and foster a culture of clinical excellence. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Leadership & Management: Provide strategic direction to clinical teams, including therapists, social workers, and other staff. Oversee day-to-day clinical operations, including budget management, developing marketing and strategic plans and independent decision making for program requiring clinical expertise Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and patient-centered care and ensures efficiency and collaboration between departments. Serve as a member of the facility leadership team and make independent clinical decisions to ensure quality care and alignment with organizational goals. Clinical Staff Oversight, Development and Supervision: Provide direction and oversight to staff members. Provide clinical consultation, oversight of case planning and care coordination. Direct crisis intervention efforts and intervene as required 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. Ensure staff are current on all certifications and regulatory requirements. Program Development & Implementation: Develop and implement clinical programs based on evidence-based models (e.g., CBT, DBT) and integrate evidence-based practices into treatment plans. Evaluate clinical performance metrics, including service-delivery models, patient-reported outcomes, satisfaction scores, length of stay, treatment completion, and discharge effectiveness. Conduct regular clinical audits to ensure high-quality documentation, fidelity to care models, and appropriate levels of care. Champion best practices in suicide risk assessment, safety planning, and risk mitigation, ensuring standardized application across facilities. Facilitate the continuum of care, partnering with outpatient facilities to develop robust step-down processes. Provide clinical oversight of other programs and levels of care as needed. Quality & Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and accrediting bodies (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, CARF, state licensing boards). Monitor clinical performance metrics and implement corr