Clinical Director

Behavioral Healthcare Partners of Central Ohio, Inc.; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA contributions

Paid time off

OPERS retirement

Life and disability insurance

EAP

Professional development

Job summary

Behavioral Healthcare Partners of Central Ohio, Inc. is seeking an experienced Clinical Director to lead outpatient behavioral health and substance use programs. This executive role provides strategic clinical direction, operational oversight, and staff leadership to deliver person-centered care.

The Clinical Director collaborates with executive leadership, clinical staff, referral partners, and community organizations to shape the future of behavioral healthcare in Central Ohio.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in behavioral health required.
• Independent Ohio behavioral health license required (LISW-S, LPCC-S, or equivalent).
• Minimum five years of progressive behavioral healthcare leadership experience.
• Valid Ohio driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for outpatient mental health and substance use programs.
• Lead, mentor, and support clinical supervisors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop and oversee evidence-based clinical practices, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure continuity of services, staffing, and operational excellence.
• Monitor quality, documentation, productivity, and key performance indicators.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives with agency leadership.
• Build relationships with healthcare providers and community partners.
• Ensure compliance with CARF, ODH, HIPAA, and related regulations.
• Represent the organization in leadership meetings and community collaborations.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement across clinical services.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field

Job description

Job Details

Clinical Director

Behavioral Healthcare Partners of Central Ohio (BHP)

Full-Time | Exempt

Join Our Leadership Team

Behavioral Healthcare Partners of Central Ohio (BHP) is seeking an experienced and visionary Clinical Director to lead our outpatient behavioral health and substance use disorder programs. This executive leadership position is responsible for providing strategic clinical direction, operational oversight, and staff leadership to ensure the delivery of exceptional, person-centered behavioral healthcare services.

The Clinical Director plays a critical role in developing high-performing clinical teams, advancing quality improvement initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering collaboration across the organization and throughout the community. Working closely with executive leadership, clinical staff, referral partners, and community organizations, the Clinical Director helps shape the future of behavioral healthcare while improving outcomes for individuals and families throughout Central Ohio.

If you are a collaborative leader with a passion for clinical excellence, innovation, and developing others.

What You'll Do

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for outpatient mental health, substance use disorder, school-based, correctional, and other assigned clinical programs.
• Lead, mentor, and support clinical supervisors and multidisciplinary teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Develop, implement, and oversee evidence-based clinical practices, policies, and procedures that promote high-quality, person-centered care.
• Ensure continuity of services, operational excellence, and appropriate staffing across all assigned programs.
• Monitor clinical quality, documentation, productivity, and key performance indicators to drive positive client outcomes and operational performance.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and collaborate with agency leadership to strengthen clinical services and organizational effectiveness.
• Build strong relationships with healthcare providers, referral sources, community partners, and other stakeholders to promote coordinated, integrated care.
• Ensure compliance with CARF accreditation standards, Ohio Department of Behavioral Health requirements, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Represent BHP in leadership meetings, community collaborations, and strategic initiatives that support the organization's mission and growth.
• Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and evidence-based practices across all clinical services.

What We're Looking For

Education

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field required.

Licensure

• Independent Ohio behavioral health license required (LISW-S, LPCC-S, or equivalent).
• Supervisory designation (S) preferred.
• Valid Ohio driver's license required.

Experience

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible behavioral healthcare leadership experience preferred.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary clinical teams in an outpatient behavioral healthcare setting.
• Experience with CARF accreditation, Ohio Department of Behavioral Health standards, and evidence-based clinical practices preferred.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong clinical leadership and strategic decision-making abilities
• Experience developing, mentoring, and leading high-performing teams
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to quality improvement and continuous learning
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• High ethical standards, professionalism, and integrity
• Passion for improving behavioral healthcare and supporting positive client outcomes

Why Join BHP?

At Behavioral Healthcare Partners of Central Ohio, you'll have the opportunity to influence the future of behavioral healthcare while leading dedicated professionals who are committed to improving the lives of individuals and families throughout our communities. We value collaboration, innovation, professional development, and compassionate, person-centered care, and we're committed to supporting our leaders as they grow and succeed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contribution
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities

Join Our Mission

If you're ready to lead innovative behavioral healthcare programs, develop exceptional clinical teams, and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

Behavioral Healthcare Partners of Central Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.