Director of Outpatient Services — PHP/IOP Growth Leader

Acadia Healthcare; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Health benefits

PTO and holidays

401(k) with match

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Pacific Grove Behavioral Health Hospital in Riverside, CA, seeks a Director of Outpatient Services to lead its PHP and IOP programs onsite. The role requires clinical leadership, operational excellence, and a focus on patient outcomes.

The position offers a $125,000–$140,000 salary with a $5,000 sign-on bonus, relocation support, and comprehensive benefits. You will guide daily operations, drive growth, and mentor a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate-level Licensed Clinician (LCSW/LMHC/LMFT/PsyD/PhD).
• 4+ years in behavioral health with 2+ years in operations/management.
• Experience with PHP and IOP levels of care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and clinical program for PHP and IOP services, including occasional facilitation of groups.
• Achieve 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.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Operational management

Team supervision

PHP/IOP knowledge

Behavioral health

Education

Master's/Licensed Clinician

License: LCSW/LMHC/LMFT/PsyD/PhD

Job description

Pacific Grove Behavioral Health Hospital in Riverside, CA, seeks a Director of Outpatient Services to lead its PHP and IOP programs onsite. The role requires clinical leadership, operational excellence, and a focus on patient outcomes.

The position offers a $125,000–$140,000 salary with a $5,000 sign-on bonus, relocation support, and comprehensive benefits. You will guide daily operations, drive growth, and mentor a multidisciplinary team.