What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Service Director ,LCSW - Wichita Falls, Texas position at Red River Hospital?
Overview:
Acadia Healthcare’s purpose is to Lead Care With Light and our mission is to be a world-class organization that sets the standard for excellence in the treatment of mental health and addiction concerns. We strive to maintain our standing as a thought leader in the behavioral healthcare industry, providing treatment that is synonymous with compassion and innovation.
Director Of Clinical Service (DCS) Red River Hopsital
Red River Hospital is seeking a Director of Clinical Services. This leadership role involves overseeing clinical operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and enhancing the quality of patient care. For more information about the facility, please visit: https://www.redriverhospital.com/
Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities :
Leadership & Management
Qualifications:
Education:
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Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. Acadia operates a growing network of 250 plus behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,100 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 75,000 patients daily, Acadia is the largest stand-alone behavioral health company in the U.S.
Acadia Healthcare’s purpose is to Lead Care With Light and our mission is to be a world-class organization that sets the standard for excellence in the treatment of mental health and addiction concerns. We strive to maintain our standing as a thought leader in the behavioral healthcare industry, providing treatment that is synonymous with compassion and innovation.
Director Of Clinical Service (DCS) Red River Hopsital
Red River Hospital has been a leader in behavioral healthcare for over 40 years, providing superior healthcare treatment to the people, communities, and military installations we serve. We are a private inpatient 96 bed acute psychiatric facility dedicated to the treatment of behavioral health and substance abuse services. Located in Wichita Falls, Texas, Red River Hospital provides mental health and substance abuse treatment to the following populations:Dedicated military personnel, adults, seniors, children and adolescents ages 12 through 17.
Red River Hospital is seeking a Director of Clinical Services. This leadership role involves overseeing clinical operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and enhancing the quality of patient care. For more information about the facility, please visit: https://www.redriverhospital.com/
Responsibilities:
Position Summary:
The Director of Clinical Services will oversee the clinical programs at Red River Hopsital. This position ensures the delivery of high-quality patient care, program development, and regulatory compliance. The Director is responsible for providing clinical leadership, managing staff, and aligning services with the hospital’s mission to treat patients with mental health and substance use disorders.
The Director of Clinical Services will oversee the clinical programs at Red River Hopsital. This position ensures the delivery of high-quality patient care, program development, and regulatory compliance. The Director is responsible for providing clinical leadership, managing staff, and aligning services with the hospital’s mission to treat patients with mental health and substance use disorders.
Key Responsibilities :
Leadership & Management
- 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 goal
Program Development & Implementation:
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Develop, implement, and evaluate evidenced-based clinical programs to meet community needs.
o 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.
Quality & Compliance:
- 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.
Staff Development & Supervision:
- 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.
Collaboration & Communication:
- 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.
Additional Responsibilities:
- 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.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Master's degree in social work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field required.
- Licenses/Certifications: Current state licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent) required. CPR and de-escalation certification required (training available upon hire).
Experience:
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in an inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health hospital.
- Knowledge of performance improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma. Competitive salary
Total Reward Benefits include:
- Comprehensive medical,dental,and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid time off package including Personal days, Vacation, Sick, Holidays, and Extended Sick Leave
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
- Competitive salary
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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