Senior Clinical Director – Residential Services

RADIAS Health

. Provide strategic clinical leadership across residential services programs, including Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) and Crisis programs.

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeSaint Paul • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $138,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates strategic clinical leadership in residential services, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and driving program growth and quality improvement. Proficient in managing budgets, overseeing treatment planning, and leading teams to enhance operational performance and client outcomes.

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Licensed Mental Health ProfessionalBehavioral Health Leadership ExperienceProgram Compliance ManagementData-Driven Decision MakingQuality Improvement Practices

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Hard Skills

Treatment PlanningProgram AdministrationGrant DevelopmentPerformance EvaluationCrisis ManagementIncident ReviewBudget ManagementEvidence Based PracticesClient Outcome MonitoringRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Strategic LeadershipTeam SupervisionInterpersonal CommunicationProblem SolvingCommunity Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteData Analysis ToolsQuality Measurement Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Behavioral SciencesLicensed Mental Health Professional in Minnesota

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthHealthcareHuman ServicesCrisis ProgramsResidential Treatment ServicesCompliance StandardsPayer RequirementsPrivacy RegulationsQuality ImprovementProgram Sustainability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic clinical leadership across residential services programs, including Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) and Crisis programs.
Direct clinical programming and oversee groups, activities, treatment planning, and treatment-related policies and procedures.
Monitor compliance with statutory, regulatory, payer, contractual, privacy, and professional practice requirements.
Partner with Operations to meet program compliance requirements.
Lead program growth, innovation, service integration, and geographic or community expansion initiatives.
Oversee referral management and access processes.
Monitor quality, access, productivity, utilization, client outcomes, and operational performance; initiate corrective action as needed.
Manage and monitor program budgets and improve sustainability, efficiency, and revenue performance.
Maintain performance documentation for direct reports and assign duties to Program Directors.
Supervise Program Directors, including performance evaluations, development plans, and corrective action.
Oversee mandated training and conduct training in Evidence Based Practices and other relevant areas.
Identify, support, write, and obtain grant-development and funding.
Partner with marketing and talent acquisition on program sustainability, growth, and community engagement.
Lead quality improvement, risk management, incident review, and corrective action activities.
Attend community provider meetings, conferences, training sessions, and other relevant meetings.
Coordinate DHS, MA, Federal, Department of Health, and County program inspections.
Investigate and report suspected abuse and neglect incidents.
Review and resolve client and employee grievances.
Ensure timely completion of program evaluations.
Hire relevant positions in partnership with Human Resources.
Participate in the on-call rotation and provide cross-coverage for other Senior Clinical Directors.
Complete paperwork, reports, and charting contemporaneously and in an organized manner.
Attend and facilitate regularly scheduled Managers Meetings.
Maintain regular work hours, confidentiality, professional growth, and appropriate supervision.
Perform other duties assigned by the Chief Clinical Officer and Executive Leadership Team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be licensed as a Mental Health Professional in the State of Minnesota.
A Master’s degree in the behavioral sciences or related field.
Minimum of 4,000 hours of work experience providing services to mentally ill persons.
Minimum of 4,000 hours of experience in administration or supervision.
5 or more years progressively responsible leadership experience in behavioral health, healthcare, housing, human services or a closely related setting.
Demonstrated ability to use data, financial information, and quality measures to guide decisions and improve performance.
Knowledge of applicable behavioral health regulations, payer or contractual requirements, privacy expectations, and quality improvement practices.
Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

Benefits

Comp & perks

4 weeks accrued PTO first year of employment
12 paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
Health Saving Accounts (HSA) + employer contribution and Flexible Saving Accounts (FSA)
Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Dependent Care Account (DCA) + employer contribution
Reimbursement for professional licensure fees
Routine supervision from a Mental Health Professional, with access to licensure supervision opportunities
403b retirement plan with an employer percentage match
Employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
Bereavement and paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness program to support employee overall health and well-being
Variety of discounts through ADP LifeSmart
Pet insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Casual dress code
Office benefit package (Parking/Remote Expenses)