Walden - Program Director, Inpatient Clinical Services

Oversee inpatient clinical services and programming, providing leadership, supervision, and support to staff in managing complex patient situations, including direct involvement in patient and family interactions. Establish and drive the vision, structure, and ongoing evolution of the inpatient treatment model, ensuring delivery of evidence-based, patient-centered care across units while maintaining confidentiality. Partner with Medical Staff, Nursing, Nutrition, and Clinical Executive Leadership to advance clinical outcomes and support organizational growth. Manage the Clinical Department through direct supervision of the Clinical Director and oversee the Director of Integrative Therapies to ensure effective integration of expressive therapies. Monitor performance on key clinical and operational indicators, including patient weight restoration trends, discharge metrics, and quality outcomes, while ensuring full compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards. Lead clinical quality improvement initiatives, prepare for regulatory surveys, and develop policies aligned with industry best practices. Manage departmental operations within financial targets, monitor census and utilization, and collaborate with Utilization Review to align with payer expectations. Serve as a core member of the hospital leadership team, driving culture of collaboration and representing the organization in professional and community settings.