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Job description
Clinical Director – Eating Disorder Treatment
Location: Dallas, Texas
Position Type: Full-Time | Onsite
Industry: Eating Disorder & Behavioral Health Treatment
Confidential Leadership Opportunity
A growing behavioral healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Clinical Director to lead clinical services within a specialized eating disorder treatment program in Texas.
This is a hands‑on leadership position for an experienced clinician who understands the complexities of treating eating disorders and can effectively lead a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Direct eating disorder treatment experience is REQUIRED. Candidates without eating disorder experience will not be considered.
The Role
The Clinical Director will be responsible for the overall quality and effectiveness of clinical care, providing leadership to the treatment team while ensuring programming remains clinically sound, compliant, and aligned with evidence‑based eating disorder treatment.
This individual will work closely with clinical, medical, nutritional, and operational leadership to create an integrated treatment environment and maintain exceptional standards of care.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop a multidisciplinary clinical team
Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and performance management
Oversee treatment planning and ensure individualized, clinically appropriate care
Maintain the quality and consistency of therapeutic programming
Lead clinical case consultation and treatment team discussions
Partner closely with medical, nursing, dietary, and operational teams
Ensure clinical documentation meets regulatory, payer, and accreditation expectations
Monitor caseloads, clinical performance, and quality‑of‑care indicators
Provide guidance on complex cases, escalations, and clinical risk
Support staff education and continued development in evidence‑based eating disorder treatment
Identify opportunities to strengthen programming, clinical outcomes, and the overall patient experience
Required Qualifications
Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related clinical discipline
Active, unrestricted Texas clinical license as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Psychologist
Eating disorder treatment experience REQUIRED
Previous clinical leadership or supervisory experience REQUIRED
Strong knowledge of evidence‑based treatment approaches for eating disorders
Experience working within multidisciplinary behavioral healthcare teams
Strong understanding of clinical documentation, compliance, and quality standards
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and hold clinical teams accountable
Preferred Background
Previous Clinical Director, Assistant Clinical Director, or comparable leadership experience
Experience within residential, PHP, IOP, or other structured eating disorder treatment settings
Experience treating co-occurring mental health conditions and trauma
Familiarity with accreditation and regulatory requirements
Experience working closely with dietitians, medical providers, and other specialized disciplines
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an experienced eating disorder clinician who has progressed into leadership while remaining connected to the clinical work.
They should be confident leading experienced clinicians, comfortable addressing difficult clinical situations, and capable of balancing excellent patient care with documentation, compliance, staff development, and organizational expectations.
Above all, this person must understand eating disorder treatment. General behavioral health or substance use experience alone will not meet the requirements for this position.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation based on experience
Comprehensive health benefits
Paid Time Off
Professional development opportunities
Long‑term leadership and career growth
CONFIDENTIAL SEARCH: Additional information regarding the organization and specific treatment program will be provided to qualified candidates during the recruitment process.
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Worksite address
dallas, TX, 75215, US
Who can apply
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