What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director Clinical Services position at Beacon Specialized Living?
About Beacon
Beacon is a national behavioral health organization providing residential services and supports to children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Autism, Severe Mental Illness, and high-acuity behavioral needs. We are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care aligned with our core values: Integrity, Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.
Why Beacon
The Assistant Director of Clinical Services provides leadership and oversight of clinical programs across Pennsylvania. This role partners with the Director of Clinical Services to ensure high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health services, regulatory compliance, crisis intervention support, staff supervision, and consistent clinical practices across residential programs.
This position requires regular travel (30-60%) throughout Pennsylvania to support programs, staff, and operational needs. Willing to consider out of state applicants providing the applicant is able to accommodate the travel requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Beacon is a national behavioral health organization providing residential services and supports to children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Autism, Severe Mental Illness, and high-acuity behavioral needs. We are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care aligned with our core values: Integrity, Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.
Why Beacon
- Flexible scheduling offering work-life balance
- Competitive compensation and benefit package
- Opportunity to lead impactful behavioral health initiatives
- Collaborative and mission-driven culture
The Assistant Director of Clinical Services provides leadership and oversight of clinical programs across Pennsylvania. This role partners with the Director of Clinical Services to ensure high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health services, regulatory compliance, crisis intervention support, staff supervision, and consistent clinical practices across residential programs.
This position requires regular travel (30-60%) throughout Pennsylvania to support programs, staff, and operational needs. Willing to consider out of state applicants providing the applicant is able to accommodate the travel requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise Clinicians and Behavior Specialists
- Ensure compliance with Medicaid, state, federal, and accreditation standards
- Support implementation of evidence-based clinical and behavioral health practices
- Provide clinical oversight, consultation, crisis intervention, and behavior support
- Monitor clinician caseloads, staffing needs, and service quality
- Review clinical documentation for accuracy, quality, and compliance
- Conduct staff training, supervision, and annual evaluations
- Support audits and quality improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with internal teams, outside providers, and community partners
- Maintain positive relationships with regulatory and referral agencies
- Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Human Services, or related field required
- Must hold an active Pennsylvania clinical license in a mental health or behavioral health discipline to be considered (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LMSW, BCBA, LLP, LMHC, etc.)
- Minimum of 1 year of clinical supervision experience required
- Experience supporting individuals with IDD, Autism, SMI, and high-acuity behaviors preferred
- Knowledge of Medicaid, HCBS, and behavioral health regulations preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel 30–60% throughout Pennsylvania required
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required