Director, Outpatient Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Triangle Springs, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Director of Outpatient Services to lead behavioral health operations in a busy Raleigh area hospital. The role emphasizes strategic oversight of outpatient care teams, budget management, and regulatory compliance. A robust leadership background in behavioral health is essential.

The position offers full-time day schedule, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for clinical program development within a national healthcare network.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or equivalent experience in social services for psychiatric and substance use patients.
• Experience in outpatient healthcare.
• Ability to lead and manage teams in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements departmental goals aligned with clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical objectives.
• Directs operations including patient care delivery, IT, service levels, and complaint management.
• Plans staffing: hiring, orientation, evaluation, discipline, and ongoing education.
• Monitors budgets and audits to ensure compliant use of funds.
• Fosters professional growth and integrates evidence-based practices into operations.

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work

Job description

Triangle Springs, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Director of Outpatient Services to lead behavioral health operations in a busy Raleigh area hospital. The role emphasizes strategic oversight of outpatient care teams, budget management, and regulatory compliance. A robust leadership background in behavioral health is essential.

The position offers full-time day schedule, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for clinical program development within a national healthcare network.