JOB DESCRIPTION
Lifepoint Behavioral Health
Director of Clinical Operations 6 Behavioral Health
Facility Name: Highland Springs
Schedule: 5x8 | Days | Monday to Friday | 8am 6 5pm | Weekends as needed
How you 6ll contribute 6
As a Director of Clinical Operations 6 Behavioral Health, 6you will provide strategic and operational leadership for behavioral health treatment across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will ensure the delivery of exceptional clinical care while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
You will serve as a key member of the facility leadership team, driving clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, staff development, and patient-care initiatives.
What You 6ll Do
- Responsible for oversight of all clinical treatment programs of patients receiving treatment for psychiatric, and substance abuse issues in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Assure that high-quality clinical care is provided and that clinical functions are integrated.
- Supervise individual and group counseling and develop and implement a variety of therapeutic treatment modalities/processes.
- Oversee discharge planning to ensure an optimal post-hospital transition.
- Responsible for ensuring that clinical documentation is current and accurate and meets all regulatory and other standards.
- Responsible for ensuring that company approved programs are implemented and being provided consistently.
- Provide oversight to the therapist and provide feedback through the performance evaluation process and, if necessary, through counseling.
- Ensure that all interventions (individual, group, and family therapy) are performed and documented according to professional clinical standards.
- Actively participate in survey activities (TJC, Medicare, and licensing).
- Coordinate performance improvement and completes monthly reporting.
- Attend treatment team meetings on a regular basis.
- Ensure that clarification of the therapeutic role and treatment plan with the patient and family is completed.
- Actively participate in the complaint resolution process as needed.
- Is responsible to collaborate with leadership team members related to hospital operations.
Why join us 6
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we 6re looking for
Applicants should have a Master 6s Degree in Social Work. Additional requirements include:
- Previous experience in inpatient psychiatric healthcare required.
- A current unencumbered clinical social work license (LCSW) is required.