Director of Outpatient Services

Coachella Valley Behavioral Health; Indio (CA); Presencial; USD 130.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

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Bonus potential

Descripción de la vacante

Coachella Valley Behavioral Health is seeking a Director of Outpatient Services to lead and grow our PHP/IOP programs on-site in Indio, CA. The role combines clinical leadership with business development to drive growth and quality across services.

The ideal candidate will be a fully licensed clinician in California with strong leadership and program development skills, overseeing day-to-day operations and guiding the team toward excellent patient outcomes and operational excellence.

Formación

• Master's or Doctorate-level Licensed Clinician (e.g., LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, PsyD, PhD).
• Minimum of 4 years in behavioral healthcare, including 2+ years of operations and managerial experience.
• Experience with PHP and IOP levels of care strongly preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee day-to-day operations and clinical PHP/IOP programs.
• Drive growth in volume, revenue, and patient satisfaction while maintaining clinical quality.
• Provide supervision, training, and mentorship for clinical and support staff.

Conocimientos

Clinical leadership

Business development

Supervision

Educación

Master's or Doctorate-level Licensed Clinician

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Coachella Valley Behavioral Health is searching for a Director of Outpatient Services to lead and grow our PHP/IOP Program!

Where: Onsite in Indio, California

Salary: $130,000 to $140,000 annually plus bonus potential

Why Join UsJoin a mission-driven team dedicated to making a real impact in behavioral health. At Coachella Valley Behavioral Health, you'll work alongside experienced clinicians in a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and your work helps patients build healthier futures.

Why You'll Love This RoleHere’s what you'll enjoy:

• Professional Growth & Career Pathing - your development is our priority.
• Executive Mentorship - Paired with a corporate clinical support from day one
• Competitive Salary & Bonuses
• Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous PTO - Includes vacation, holidays, extended sick leave, and mental health days.
• Industry-Leading Training & Support - You'll be paired with a corporate clinical mentor from day one.

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical, leadership, and business development skills and be fully licensed in the state of California with the ability to prodive clinical supervision.

More About This Role:

The Director of Outpatient Services is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations and long-term success of the facility’s partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP). This role is accountable for achieving key performance targets - including volume growth, financial performance, patient experience, and clinical quality - by driving clinical excellence, operational rigor, referral growth, and standardized care delivery across the behavioral health care continuum. The Director will serve as a clinical leader, performance coach, and community advocate, ensuring a seamless transition for patients stepping down from inpatient care and patients stepping up from community-based care.

Responsibilities

Clinical & Operational Leadership

• Oversee day-to-day operations and clinical program for PHP and IOP services, including occasional facilitation of groups
• Achieve key business objectives including ADC, visits, revenue, EBITDA, patient retention, patient satisfaction, and clinical quality outcomes
• Monitor KPIs regularly and adjust operations to meet goals, address barriers, and ensure continuous improvement.
• Serve as a visible leader with internal stakeholders to drive step-down admissions from inpatient units and build advocacy for outpatient care/behavioral health care continuum
• Actively support business development and outreach activities to enhance brand awareness and drive direct admissions.
• Coordinate weekly group assignments and session topics to balance clinician workloads and tailor care to patient cohort needs. Utilize feedback, patient outcome data, and satisfaction surveys to enhance care delivery and program relevance and to ensure services remain accessible and responsive to the needs of the target population.
• Collaborate with divisional and corporate leadership on identifying and implementing strategic growth initiatives, including expansion planning and program development.

Team Development & Supervision

• Hire, onboard, and retain a high-performing team
• Provide supervision, training, and mentorship for clinical and support staff, including therapists, counselors, BHAs, and students.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with all relevant licensure, accreditation, regulatory, and contractual obligations (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, state laws).
• Develop and assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient records and services delivered.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Required to be a Master's or Doctorate-level Licensed Clinician – e.g., LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, PsyD, PhD.
• Minimum of 4 years in behavioral healthcare, including 2+ years of operations and managerial experience.
• Experience with PHP and IOP levels of care strongly preferred. Preference for experience working with acute psychiatric hospital.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Master's or Doctorate-level Licensed Clinician – e.g., LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, PhD (Clinical, Counseling or Educational Psychology), or PsyD with supervision credentials

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS: Supervises a team of employees

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