Director of Clinical Services
Red River Hospital
Summary
The 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.
Job description
Overview
The 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.
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.
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.
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)
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
- Independently Licensed Clinician – e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Psychologist license
- 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
- 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
- MA in Social Work (MSW/LCSW) strongly preferred
- Experience in an inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health hospital
- Experience in specialty provided at facility (e.g., substance use or eating disorder experience)
Benefits
- Professional Growth & Career Pathing
- Executive Mentorship
- Competitive Salary & Bonuses
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) With Company Match
- Generous PTO
- Vacation & Holidays
- Extended Sick Leave
- Mental Health Days
- Professional Development
- Continuing Education
Company overview
Red River Hospital is a specialized mental health care facility providing comprehensive psychiatric services and behavioral health treatment. As a dedicated healthcare provider in the mental health sector, the hospital offers inpatient and outpatient programs for individuals dealing with various mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, and other psychiatric illnesses. The facility typically provides evidence-based therapeutic interventions, medication management, and multidisciplinary care approaches delivered by teams of psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed therapists, and mental health professionals. Red River Hospital focuses on creating personalized treatment plans that address both acute psychiatric needs and long-term recovery goals, often incorporating individual therapy, group counseling, family support services, and aftercare planning. The hospital serves as a critical resource in its community, offering specialized care for adults and potentially adolescents, with an emphasis on stabilization, symptom management, and improving overall quality of life for patients experiencing mental health challenges.