Clinic Director – Outpatient/PHP/IOP

PsychPlus; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PsychPlus is seeking a compassionate Clinic Director in Houston to oversee operations of outpatient and intensive mental health programs. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and clinical skills, ensuring high-quality care while maintaining compliance with regulations. This role offers a competitive salary and unique perks, aligning with PsychPlus's mission to deliver modern mental health care.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Competitive salaries

Generous PTO policy

Qualifications

• LCSW-ipr licensure required.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Experience with outpatient/PHP/IOP/EAP and crisis evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of outpatient, PHP, and IOP programs.
• Supervise and support licensed therapists and staff.
• Ensure clinical documentation aligns with best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Clinical operations knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Behavioral Health, Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, or related field

Job description

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The current delivery model for mental health care is broken in this country. PsychPlus set out on a mission to reimagine how mental health care is delivered to every American. Our goal is to provide a digital-first, modern approach to psychiatry and therapy. We provide care both in-person at our offices across Texas and virtually so our patients can be seen at their convenience.

Through a combination of exceptional medical and psychological care and best-in-class technology, we provide an unparalleled approach that serves our patients needs in an integrated way. Join us in our mission to ensure that every person has access to affordable and accessible mental health care.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Clinic Director to oversee the daily operations of our Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) services. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with a clinical background and strong administrative skills who is passionate about improving access to high-quality mental health care. This role ensures clinical effectiveness, operational efficiency, compliance, and a positive environment for both patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of outpatient, PHP, and IOP programs.
• Monitor and improve clinical workflows, scheduling, and service delivery.
• Develop and implement program enhancements in response to patient needs and industry trends.
• Supervise and support licensed therapists, psychiatric providers, and support staff.
• Ensure clinical documentation and treatment planning align with best practices and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with medical staff to support integrated care approaches.
• Maintain compliance with state, federal, and accreditation regulations (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS).
• Oversee audits, chart reviews, and incident reporting.
• Implement quality improvement initiatives and track program outcomes.
• Hire, onboard, and train clinical and administrative staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching and feedback.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and ongoing development.
• Ensure high standards of patient care and satisfaction.
• Oversee intake, admissions, discharge planning, and continuity of care.
• Serve as a point of escalation for patient or family concerns.
• Monitor budgets, staffing levels, and resource utilization.
• Collaborate with billing and revenue cycle teams to support accurate documentation and reimbursements.
• Prepare and present operational reports to leadership.

Requirements

• MUST HAVE LCSW-ipr licensure
• 3–5 years of leadership experience in a behavioral health setting; experience with outpatient/PHP/IOP/ EAP and crisis evaluations.
• Master’s degree in Behavioral Health, Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field (required).
• Proven knowledge of clinical operations, evidence-based practices, and payer requirements.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Experience working with EHRs and data analytics tools is a plus.
• Experience launching new programs or expanding existing service lines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Our goals are to find the best, attract the best, and offer a competitive salary—which is why we prioritize the quality of the hire over the number of hires. We offer zero-stress medical, dental, and vision coverage, competitive salaries, and a generous PTO policy. We are excited to tell you about a few "perks” we offer that are unique to Psychplus. We’ve spent time thinking through what it means to be a modern mental health company and how we can better align these additional perks with our mission and values.

Additional Information

The expected base pay for this role will be between $110,000 and $150,000 annually at the commencement of employment. However, base pay will be determined on an individualized basis and will be impacted by location and years of experience. Further, base pay is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Psychplus Health-sponsored benefits.

So—what do you think?

If you’ve made it this far, well, we’re excited to meet you too. Just one more thing that we want you to remember: we pride ourselves on our meritocratic, performance-driven culture. We are a startup and move at the speed of light. You might be required to wear multiple hats at any given time. There’s no room for complacency. Your scope of responsibility and opportunity to make a difference will be uncapped at Psychplus, but we need your commitment that you will work tirelessly for our patients, parents, and partners. At the end of day, our team is committed to helping you succeed at Psychplus because when you succeed, our patients succeed, and we get one step closer to solving the mental health crisis. We’re hopeful that this role will give you the experience to go and do whatever you want in life but the fulfillment to make you never want to leave our team. We look forward to solving the mental health crisis, together.

Please be cautious of potential recruitment fraud. If you are interested in exploring opportunities at Psychplus, please go directly to our Careers Page: https://psychplus.com/careers

Psychplus will never ask you to pay a fee or download software as part of the interview process with our company. In addition, Psychplus will not ask for your personal banking information until you have signed an offer of employment and completed onboarding paperwork that is provided by our People Operations team. All communications with Psychplus will only be sent from @psychplus.com email addresses. Legitimate emails will never originate from gmail.com, yahoo.com, or other commercial email services.

At Psychplus, we value being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to cultivate an environment where individuals can be their authentic selves. Being an Equal Opportunity Employer means every member of our team feels as though they are supported and belong. We value diverse perspectives to help us provide accessible and affordable mental healthcare to every one of our patients.

Psychplus applicants are assessed solely on their qualifications for the role, without regard to disability or need for accommodation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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401(k)

Disability insurance

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