Director, Outpatient IOP/PHP Programs

Aurora Behavioral Health System; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

PTO and holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Aurora Behavioral Health System in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Director of Outpatient Services to lead the IOP and PHP programs at our Tempe campus. This senior role drives program development, regulatory compliance, and patient outcomes while guiding a multidisciplinary team in a collaborative healthcare environment.

The ideal candidate brings strategic leadership, clinical expertise, and a passion for mental health, with experience growing outpatient services and managing budgets in a hospital or

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required in a behavioral health-related field.
• Arizona licensure in select categories listed.
• Minimum 2 years behavioral health hospital experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience developing and growing programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all aspects of the IOP and PHP programs.
• Ensure clinical excellence and compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary treatment teams.
• Monitor program effectiveness, patient outcomes, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Foster referral relationships and support community outreach efforts.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to achieve organizational goals.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, productivity, and departmental budgets.
• Ensure continuity of care across the behavioral health continuum.
• Participate in strategic planning, program development, and growth initiatives.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and patient-centered treatment environment.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Team management

Strategic planning

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Aurora Behavioral Health System in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Director of Outpatient Services to lead the IOP and PHP programs at our Tempe campus. This senior role drives program development, regulatory compliance, and patient outcomes while guiding a multidisciplinary team in a collaborative healthcare environment.

The ideal candidate brings strategic leadership, clinical expertise, and a passion for mental health, with experience growing outpatient services and managing budgets in a hospital or