Clinical Operations Lead – Mental Health Programs

Newport Academy; Murray (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Academy in Connecticut seeks a Clinical Operations Manager to oversee the delivery of high-quality primary mental health care and program services through an interdisciplinary team.

This role emphasizes a collaborative, outcomes-driven approach to ensure optimal client care, staff support, and compliance with standards across the facility. You will lead daily operations, staff development, and weekly team meetings while coordinating admissions, supervision schedules, and crisis response.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; licensed as LMFT/LPC/LMHC/LicSW or psychologist.
• Minimum two years clinical experience with adolescents, young adults, and families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical and operational functions to ensure standards.
• Develop and implement clinical program schedule with at least 20 hours weekly.
• Recruit, hire, train, and mentor staff; manage PTO and evaluations.
• Participate in intake and provide caseload support; facilitate groups when needed.
• Lead weekly treatment team meetings and supervision sessions; collaborate on training.
• Engage clients and families with clear communication; participate in on-call rotation.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and safety standards; support QA initiatives.
• Perform other duties to support Newport Academy’s mission.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Team leadership

Staff development

Crisis management

Program development

Education

Master’s degree; licensed LMFT/LPC/LMHC/LicSW or doctorate-level psychologist

Job description

Newport Academy in Connecticut seeks a Clinical Operations Manager to oversee the delivery of high-quality primary mental health care and program services through an interdisciplinary team.

This role emphasizes a collaborative, outcomes-driven approach to ensure optimal client care, staff support, and compliance with standards across the facility. You will lead daily operations, staff development, and weekly team meetings while coordinating admissions, supervision schedules, and crisis response.