Head of Outpatient Behavioral Health & Growth

Cedar Springs Hospital, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental, Life

Short/Long Term Disability

Generous PTO

Education/Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Growth and development opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

Cedar Springs Hospital, Inc. seeks a Director of Outpatient Services to oversee all outpatient programs, including PHP, IOP, and general outpatient services. The role reports to the CEO and drives clinical, operational, and financial success across a large behavioral health outpatient portfolio.

The DOP will develop new programs to improve access to behavioral health care, manage day-to-day operations, strategic planning, and staffing. Requires leadership in a complex clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field; licensure required.
• Licensed in LPC, LCSW, or LMSW and registered with Colorado DORA.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with psychiatric population; 2 years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages the financial operations of all outpatient programs including FTE management and cost control.
• Leads internal and external business development to grow program volume.
• Monitors Performance Improvement indicators and develops plans to address variances.
• Ensures high quality clinical care across outpatient programs and regulatory compliance.
• Maintains relationships with shareholders, therapists, physicians, nurses, and referral sources.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies including The Joint Commission and CMS.
• Oversees staff assignments and schedules; participates in executive meetings.
• Advocates for patients by addressing grievances from patients and families.
• Ensures hospital policies are followed and updated; provides clinical education for staff.
• Manages day-to-day operations of PHP and IOP.

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology, Business Administration, Counseling, Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Social Work, or related experience

Licensure: LPC, LCSW, or LMSW; Must be registered with DORA (Colorado)

Minimum 5 years of experience; 2 years supervisory

Job description

Cedar Springs Hospital, Inc. seeks a Director of Outpatient Services to oversee all outpatient programs, including PHP, IOP, and general outpatient services. The role reports to the CEO and drives clinical, operational, and financial success across a large behavioral health outpatient portfolio.

The DOP will develop new programs to improve access to behavioral health care, manage day-to-day operations, strategic planning, and staffing. Requires leadership in a complex clinical setting.