Behavioral Health Clinical Director

Behavioral Health Clinical Director – Eating Disorder Inpatient Program

Take the helm of a 25‑bed adult inpatient program dedicated to Eating Disorders and Trauma. You’ll shape the clinical vision, lead a multidisciplinary team, and drive excellence in recovery‑focused care — all from a vibrant, walkable suburb just minutes from Washington, D.C.

🎯 Core Responsibilities

Clinical & Operational Leadership

• Provide 24/7 oversight of the adult Eating Disorder & Trauma inpatient unit, ensuring exceptional clinical standards and smooth operations.

Team Supervision & Development

• Lead a multidisciplinary team—including RNs, LPNs, therapists, and counselors—through performance management, ongoing training, and mentorship.

Discharge Planning & Continuity of Care

• Oversee comprehensive discharge planning to ensure that every patient transitions into aftercare with strong support systems and access to community resources.

Collaboration & Compliance

• Work closely with nursing leadership and medical directors to uphold clinical policies, regulatory requirements, and accreditation readiness.

Direct Clinical Engagement

• Maintain a small caseload, offering individual, group, or family therapy as needed, enhancing your leadership impact through direct patient care.

Certification Oversight

• Ensure all staff maintain BLS and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certifications within mandated timelines to support safe, high-quality care.

👤 Ideal Candidate

We welcome experienced clinical leaders holding one of the following licenses:

• Registered Nurse (RN) – psychiatric/mental health
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW/LCSW)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or equivalent

Qualifications include:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s + advanced licensure in a behavioral health discipline
• Minimum 2 years’ supervisory or leadership experience in inpatient mental health—ideally within eating disorder or trauma services
• Demonstrated expertise in trauma‑informed, recovery‑oriented clinical care and discharge planning

🌟 Why You’ll Love It Here

• Lead with Autonomy & Vision: Shape a full-service 25-bed program focused on innovative, high-quality care.
• Community & Lifestyle Perks: Live and work in a nationally recognized “healthiest” suburb, renowned for walkability, outstanding schools, and outdoor recreation
• Strategic Location: Enjoy easy commutes into Washington, D.C., paired with the charm of a small, tight-knit urban village.
• Competitive Compensation: Base salary of $108K–$125K, Large Sign-On Bonus, plus Relocation support.

📌 What Sets This Role Apart

Join a well-resourced Behavioral Hospital, focused on Eating Disorders, Trauma, Child, Adolescent, and Adult care. This means your leadership will be fully backed, clinically focused, and strategically supported within a true behavioral health environment.

If you're a skilled clinical leader—whether you're a nurse, social worker, or counselor—with a passion for shaping inpatient Eating Disorder and Trauma services in a vibrant community-setting, let's connect. Together, we'll elevate clinical care and lead recovery-forward innovations.