Clinical Director - OH Licensed Psychologist required

Ellie Mental Health-South Dayton, OH; Springboro (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Flexible Schedule

Training & Development stipend

Job summary

Ellie Mental Health-South Dayton, OH is looking for a Clinical Director to oversee clinic operations and improve access to mental health care. The role includes managing staff performance, providing training, and maintaining a small caseload of clients.

This position offers flexible scheduling and a supportive work environment in Springboro, Ohio, with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a competitive salary.

The ideal candidate must be a Licensed Psychologist in Ohio with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed Psychologist in Ohio.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical performance and operations of the clinic.
• Manage staff performance and provide new hire training.
• Maintain a small caseload of clients, no more than 15 hours weekly.

Skills

Licensed Psychologist in Ohio

Strong leadership skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organizational skills and attention to detail

Time management skills

Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance

Compensation and Benefits

• Benefits: W2 employee with 401k, PTO, healthcare, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Schedule
• Hybrid work opportunities for those with a HIPAA compliant home office (must be in office a minimum of 2 days a week)
• Comfortable, furnished office and inclusive environment
• Training and Development: $700 annual professional development stipend, free internal CEU's provided
• Administrative, technology, scheduling, and referral support
• Annual bonus based on performance

Position Overview

The Clinical Director (CD) will share our vision for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care and thrive in an environment driven by our core values of authenticity, humor, compassion, creativity, acceptance, and determination. Ellie was proudly founded on the principle of destigmatizing mental health. The mental health industry is full of barriers, and we’ve made it our goal to fill the gap and find innovative ways to break down these barriers for the communities we serve.

The CD is responsible for the overall clinical performance and operations of the clinic. They will sign and provide feedback on dependently licensed staff and interns notes to meet best practice standards and insurance requirements, manage staff performance, hire clinical staff, provide new hire training, is accountable to meeting clinic’s fiscal goals, develop and sustain relationships with referral partners, and provide ongoing administrative and clinical oversight. The CD will also have a small caseload of their own clients (no more than 15 direct hours weekly). The CD works collaboratively with the Franchise Owner, Operations Director, additional Clinical Directors, and Office Managers.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Licensed Psychologist in Ohio
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and executive skill sets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong working knowledge of state requirements regulating mental health practice.
• Working understanding of human resource principles, practices, and procedures.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high‑paced and changing environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications, including Office Suite, Outlook, and Teams.
• Adept at learning and navigating Electronic Health Record systems.

Reporting & Supervision

• Clinic Director reports to Franchise Owner
• All therapists at the Springboro location will report to this Clinic Director.
• Training supervision of Post‑docs/Psychology trainees may also be available if interested.

Tasks & Responsibilities

Hiring, Training, and Staff Management

• Oversee the hiring process for all therapists at their clinic.
• Provide all training for clinic new hires, ensuring all required Ellie Mental Health clinical and operational policies and procedures are taught and followed.
• Assess ongoing development and training needs and conduct ongoing training as needed.
• Hold staff compassionately accountable to meeting performance expectations.
• Manage staff performance, including implement Performance Coaching, Performance Improvement Plans, and termination process as needed.

Clinic Oversight

• Provide training, staff development, and administrative oversight to support the functioning of the clinic.
• Collaborate with franchise owner and Ellie Mental Health corporate staff (as needed) to implement strategies for fiscal and clinical efficiency.
• Provide timely response to concerns raised by clients, clinicians, or external stakeholders.
• Lead and contribute to required clinical staff meetings.

Clinic Outreach, Marketing, and Networking

• Spearhead clinic’s community outreach and engagement efforts, in collaboration with franchise owner and consistent with guidance from Ellie Corporate Outreach Team.
• Collaborate with Ellie Corporate Marketing Team to promote clinic’s online visibility.

Organizational Leadership

• Collaborate with franchise owner and Ellie Corporate Team to implement all required policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve client care, quality, and effectiveness, and implement changes in collaboration with franchise owner.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Diagnose, create and maintain individualized treatment plans and maintain ongoing clinical documentation in EHR system, using creativity in interventions to help clients achieve or exceed their goals.
• Maintain a caseload of 10 client visits per week (maximum 15).

Other Duties as Assigned

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We value diversity and inclusion and strive to create an environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

We recognize that talented individuals may hesitate to apply for a position if they do not meet every listed qualification, particularly women and people of color, based on research showing these groups are less likely to apply unless they satisfy all requirements. We encourage all interested candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every qualification. We value diverse experiences, transferable skills, and potential, and are committed to considering the whole person, not just a checklist of credentials.

Learn More About Our Company At Www.elliementalhealth.com

Flexible work from home options available.