Director of Clinical Services at NewVista Behavioral Health

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jun, 26

Salary

90000.0

Posted On

15 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Leadership, Psychiatric Care, Evidence-Based Treatment Models, Multidisciplinary Team Leadership, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Quality, Patient Safety, Utilization Metrics, Accreditation Readiness, Staff Development, Clinical Supervision, Treatment Planning, Inpatient Behavioral Health, Outpatient Behavioral Health, Crisis Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Address: 5500 South Broadway St Louis, MO 63111 Director of Clinical Services Psychiatric Hospital | Inpatient Behavioral Health Pay: 75-90K | Location: St Louis, MO | Schedule: Day Shift | On-call as Needed Lead Clinical Excellence in a Psychiatric Care Environment The Director of Clinical Services provides strategic and operational leadership for all clinical programming and therapeutic services within our psychiatric hospital. This role ensures the delivery of safe, evidence-based, patient-centered psychiatric care while maintaining regulatory compliance, clinical quality, and strong multidisciplinary collaboration across inpatient and outpatient levels of care. What You’ll Do Provide oversight and leadership for all clinical programs and therapeutic services, including inpatient and outpatient psychiatric treatment Ensure implementation and fidelity of evidence-based treatment models appropriate for behavioral health populations Lead, mentor, and support multidisciplinary clinical teams, including therapists, case managers, psychiatrists, and nursing leadership Collaborate with Medical Staff and Nursing to support clinical quality, patient safety, and continuity of care Monitor and analyze clinical outcomes, utilization metrics, length of stay, and quality indicators Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, state licensing, and behavioral health regulatory requirements Oversee clinical documentation standards and treatment planning processes Participate in accreditation readiness, audits, and performance improvement initiatives Support staff development, clinical supervision, and ongoing education Serve as a clinical resource for complex cases and escalated patient care concerns What We’re Looking For Active, unrestricted clinical license required (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LPCC) Minimum of 2+ years of progressive clinical leadership experience in behavioral health Demonstrated experience in inpatient psychiatric hospital settings Strong knowledge of: Evidence-based psychiatric treatment models, Multidisciplinary team leadership, Regulatory and accreditation standards for behavioral health Proven ability to lead teams while balancing clinical quality and operational performance Must be 21 years of age or older Preferred Qualifications Experience overseeing both inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services is helpful Prior Director or Manager-level leadership experience Why You’ll Love It Here (Full-Time Benefits) Multiple medical plan options, Vista Wellness (physician/pharmacy), Dental, Vision Generous PTO and paid holidays 401(k) with company contribution Life and disability coverage Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000 Student loan forgiveness programs Opportunity to shape clinical excellence in a mission-driven psychiatric hospital SEO Keywords Director of Clinical Services Psychiatric Hospital, Behavioral Health Clinical Director, Inpatient Psychiatric Leadership, Licensed Clinical Director Behavioral Health NewVista Behavioral Health is a forward-thinking development and operating company of behavioral health hospitals, substance abuse rehabilitation centers, behavioral health providers and transport operators, as well as outpatient telehealth solutions. The NewVista mission is to inspire hope and deliver holistic care in a contemporary and healing environment. One that is conducive to providing the life skills needed to regain stability and independence, utilizing a passionate and highly-trained team of professionals.

Responsibilities

The Director of Clinical Services provides strategic and operational leadership for all clinical programming and therapeutic services within the psychiatric hospital, ensuring safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care while maintaining compliance. This involves overseeing clinical programs, leading multidisciplinary teams, monitoring outcomes, and ensuring adherence to all regulatory and quality standards.