Director of Outpatient Services

Coachella Valley Behavioral Health; Indio (CA); Presencial; USD 130.000 - 140.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Competitive salary & bonuses

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous PTO including holidays and 3+

Resumo da vaga

Coachella Valley Behavioral Health is seeking a Director of Outpatient Services to lead and grow our PHP/IOP program. This onsite role in Indio, California will oversee daily operations, clinical quality, and business development to drive growth and improve patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate is a licensed clinician (Master’s or Doctorate) with at least 4 years in behavioral health, including 2+ years in leadership.

Qualificações

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

Responsabilidades

• Oversee day-to-day operations of PHP and IOP programs, including occasional group facilitation.
• Drive key business metrics: volume, revenue, patient retention, satisfaction, and clinical quality.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to clinical and support staff.
• Ensure compliance with licensure, accreditation, and contractual obligations.
• Support business development and outreach to grow admissions and brand awareness.
• Coordinate program planning, staff workload, and care delivery across the patient continuum.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Operations management

Business development

Formação

Master’s or Doctorate-level Licensed Clinician

Descrição da vaga

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 Us

Join 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 Role

We know top talent deserves top rewards. Here’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.

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.

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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