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Clinical Program Director
- BrightSpring Health Services (Springfield, IL)
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Our Company
SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care
Overview
The Clinical Program Director will lead the strategic growth, clinical quality, and operational success of Adult Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver services. This role combines program expansion, clinical oversight, staff development, and compliance management to ensure that adults with developmental disabilities receive evidence-based, person-centered care while supporting organizational growth and sustainability.This position is eligible to participate in the company’s annual short-term incentive plan.
Responsibilities
• Program Growth & Development
• Lead the expansion of Adult DD Waiver services in alignment with organizational goals and state regulations.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify growth opportunities, streamline service delivery processes, and establish best practices.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, referral sources, payors, and community partners to promote program awareness and sustainability.
• Clinical Leadership & Supervision
• Provide clinical oversight of Behavior Support Plans, assessments, and interventions for adults with developmental disabilities.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate Level 2 clinicians and new staff, ensuring adherence to ethical standards and fidelity to treatment protocols.
• Conduct both group and individual supervision meetings to promote clinical excellence and a collaborative learning culture.
• Staff Training & Development
• Deliver training for new hires, Level 2 clinician cohorts, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Support staff in developing competencies in adult DD waiver services, behavior management, and person-centered practices.
• Foster a culture of accountability, clinical excellence, and continuous improvement through mentoring and structured learning opportunities.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance
• Ensure all services comply with DD Waiver requirements, state/federal regulations, and BACB standards.
• Monitor clinical documentation for accuracy, timeliness, and clinical justification (e.g., Brellium platform).
• Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and data-driven decision-making to maintain compliance and optimize outcomes.
• Complete invoices for contractual level staff to ensure matching of therapeutic hours
• On-Going Therapeutic Practice
• Maintain an active clinical caseload of at least 100 hours per month to remain connected to direct service delivery and model best practices.
Qualifications
+ Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or related field (required).
+ Minimum 5 years of clinical experience serving adults with developmental disabilities, including DD Waiver programs.
+ Prior leadership or supervisory experience within behavioral health or developmental disability services strongly preferred.
+ Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification (required).
+ Strong knowledge of DD Waiver regulations, behavior support practices, and person-centered planning.
+ Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
+ Strategic thinker with the ability to balance clinical quality and operational growth.
+ Inspiring leader who fosters collaboration, mentorship, and accountability.
+ Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and data-driven decision-making.
+ Ability to build and maintain relationships with community partners, referral sources, and regulatory bodies.
+ Percentage up to 25%
About our Line of Business
SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, offers a holistic approach and integrated care for people with cognitive, developmental, or intellectual disabilities who often need additional resources. The behavior analysts, therapists, social workers, counselors, and psychologists at SpringHealth combine their expertise to deliver high-quality behavioral services for clients to live more positive, active, and social lives. For more information, please visitwww.springhealthbehavioral.com. Follow us onFacebook (https://www.facebook.com/SpringHealthBehavioral) andLinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/springhealth-behavioral) .
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Job LocationsUS-IL-SPRINGFIELD
ID 2025-176679
Line of Business SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care
Position Type Full-Time
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