Director Outpatient Services

Newport Academy; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,607; Full time

Job summary

Newport Healthcare in Santa Monica seeks an experienced Director of Outpatient Services to lead PHP/IOP programs for adolescents. You will shape outpatient operations, foster staff development, and build strong community partnerships to advance holistic mental health treatment.

Lead policy development, ensure licensing compliance, and identify opportunities for program expansion. The role includes coordinating outreach, supervising therapy facilitation, and driving strategic growth within the

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field.
• Licensed in LMFT, LCSW, LPCC or Licensed Psychologist in the applying state.
• Doctorate degree preferred for advanced scope.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement all aspects of outpatient services to ensure effective operations.
• Design and implement staff orientation and training programs to foster growth.
• Build relationships with local organizations to promote collaboration and support.
• Create policies that empower the team and enhance culture.
• Ensure licensing compliance and readiness for audits.
• Explore new treatment divisions and revenue opportunities.
• Participate in outreach and marketing to promote programs and services.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions as needed to support clients.
• Develop and manage engaging workshops and staff training seminars.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to interview and hire top talent.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Community engagement

Policy development

Compliance oversight

Strategic growth

Outreach and marketing

Therapeutic facilitation

Workshop development

Recruitment and hiring

Education

Master’s Degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field

Doctorate degree preferred

Job description

What You’ll Do

At Newport Healthcare, we are dedicated to transforming lives through integrative and holistic mental health treatment. We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Director of Outpatient Services to lead our Santa Monica team, where we provide treatment at the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) levels of care for acute adolescent clients.

Role Overview

As the Director of Outpatient Services, you will play a vital role in shaping and leading our outpatient programs, contributing to our mission of transforming lives through integrative and holistic mental health treatment. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leadership and Strategy: Plan, organize, and implement all aspects of outpatient services to ensure effective administrative and program operations that align with our organizational goals.
• Staff Development: Design and implement a comprehensive orientation and training program for staff, fostering an inspiring and motivating environment that enhances professional growth.
• Community Engagement: Serve as an ambassador for our organization, building and nurturing relationships with local businesses, organizations, and individuals within the treatment community to promote collaboration and support.
• Policy Development: Create and implement policies that empower the team and enhance our organizational culture, ensuring a positive and productive work environment.
• Compliance Oversight: Ensure adherence to licensing requirements and maintain readiness for audits, upholding our commitment to quality and compliance in all operations.
• Strategic Growth: Explore new treatment divisions and revenue opportunities, contributing innovative ideas that will shape the future of our organization and expand our impact.
• Outreach and Marketing: Actively participate in outreach and marketing initiatives to promote our programs and services within the community, raising awareness and engagement.
• Therapeutic Facilitation: Facilitate group therapy sessions as needed, leveraging your expertise to provide valuable support and enhance the therapeutic experience for clients.
• Workshop Development: Develop and manage engaging workshops and training seminars that inspire and educate staff, promoting continuous learning and professional development.
• Recruitment and Hiring: Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to interview and evaluate candidates, ensuring the selection of top talent, including independent contractors and employees, to enhance our team and further our mission.

Position Details

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, with no weekend or on-call responsibilities.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Master’s Degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field required from an accredited or state approved graduate school. Doctorate degree preferred.
• Licensed in Marriage Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work is required in the state in which you are applying (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC or Licensed Psychologist).
• Experience in an organization, other human service for profit organization or healthcare/hospital setting with a proven ability to bring passion, vision, direction and inspiration to others.
• Minimum of two years’ experience providing service in an outpatient setting.
• Demonstrates an effective management approach in staff development, operations and programs within a senior management group consisting of highly competent staff.
• Demonstrates an achievement record of building success upon the base of already successful programs and operations. Prior experience in an organization where private funding is received is highly desirable.
• Exemplary experience in the planning, delivery and administration of social service, addiction and/or family programs and will use this background to enhance the clinical and programmatic services of the organization.

Salary Range for this position $105,000 - $130,607 per year based on education and experience.