0000 Facility Director of Clinical Services (Executive team only)

Director of Clinical Services Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health Hospital

Methodist Health System, the region's most established not-for-profit provider, has partnered with Acadia Healthcare, the nation's largest standalone behavioral health company, to open a new 96-bed inpatient behavioral health hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. This marks Acadia's first acute psychiatric facility in Iowa, expanding much-needed access to behavioral health services across Southwest Iowa and the Greater Omaha area. Just minutes from downtown Omaha, Council Bluffs blends small-town charm with city convenienceoffering affordable living, great schools, and a strong sense of communitymaking it an ideal location for this important new facility.

Scheduled to open in early 2026, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health Hospital will offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient care for adults, seniors, and youth, including programs for mood disorders, dual diagnosis, geriatric psychiatry, child & adolescent care, PHP / IOP, and ECT. The facility will play a vital role in addressing the region's significant behavioral health bed shortage.

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Clinical Services to lead the launch and long-term development of clinical staff in this flagship hospital. This is a unique opportunity to build a behavioral health hospital from the ground uppartnering with Nebraska Methodist, a trusted regional health system with a 130+ year legacy of excellence.

What We Offer

The Director of Clinical Services will oversee the clinical programs at [Hospital Name], a leading behavioral health facility. This position ensures the delivery of high-quality patient care, program development, and regulatory compliance. The Director is responsible for providing clinical leadership, managing staff, and aligning services with the hospital's mission to treat patients with mental health and substance use disorders.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management :

• Provide strategic direction to clinical teams, including therapists, social workers, and other staff.
• Oversee day-to-day clinical operations to ensure efficiency and collaboration between departments.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and patient-centered care.
• Serve as a member of the facility leadership team and make independent clinical decisions to ensure quality care.
• Engage collaboratively with corporate leadership and ensure alignment with organizational goals

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While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances dictate.

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