About this opportunity
Alpine Vista lists this Director of Clinical Services opportunity in colorado springs, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Schedule: Day Shift
Leadership: 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
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Worksite address
colorado springs, CO, 80509, US
Who can apply
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