[Hiring] REG DIR - CLINICAL SVCS @UHS

Role Description

The Regional Director-Clinical Services provides strategic leadership and operational oversight to clinical leadership teams across multiple facilities, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality, evidence-based addiction treatment services. This role partners closely with on-site Clinical Directors to strengthen clinical operations, standardize care processes, and ensure clinical documentation supports medical necessity, continuity of care, and positive patient outcomes.

• A primary focus is driving clinical excellence through strong documentation compliance, adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards, and thoughtful program design that supports patient engagement and retention.
• Identifies trends impacting patient flow—including AMA and ACA occurrences—and leads system-wide initiatives to reduce premature discharges through improved clinical structure, therapist support, group programming, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Supports consistency and quality across levels of care (detox, residential, PHP, and IOP) by guiding clinical leaders on best practices related to treatment planning, clinical decision-making, and coordination of care.
• Requires deep expertise in addiction treatment modalities, clinical leadership experience across multiple levels of care, and a strong working knowledge of CARF and ASAM standards.
• The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who can balance operational discipline with clinical empathy, communicate effectively across disciplines, and drive meaningful improvements in patient experience, engagement, and care quality at scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred
• Licensure as a Clinical Psychologist, LCSW, LPC, or equivalent required
• 8-10 years related experience required, 10+ years related experience preferred
• Extensive knowledge of addiction treatment modalities and best practices
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of professionals
• Strong understanding of utilization management principles and practices
• Experience with CARF and ASAM accreditation processes
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Proven track record of successful program development and implementation

Requirements

• Provide strategic direction and support to clinical directors and UM directors at individual facilities
• Support UM directors at individual locations to ensure appropriate use of services
• Evaluate and improve existing programs based on corporate-wide patient outcomes and feedback
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices to inform corporate strategy
• Oversee and support the development and implementation of the EMR
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Appeals and Denials Case Managers
• Review appeal outcomes and metrics, ensuring that the team meets established goals related to accuracy, timeliness, and resolution efficiency
• Oversee the development and implementation of corporate-wide clinical policies and procedures
• Monitor and evaluate clinical performance metrics across all facilities
• Implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and outcomes
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations at a corporate level

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!