Outpatient Behavioral Health Director

Peakbehavioral; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Behavioral Health in Las Cruces, NM seeks an Outpatient Director to oversee day-to-day outpatient operations, lead psychosocial assessments, and supervise staff in PHP/IOP/OP settings. The role emphasizes ensuring quality clinical programming, treatment planning, and regulatory compliance to improve client outcomes.

Required are LCPC/LCSW/LMFT or similar licensure and a Master’s Degree in a clinical field, with at least four years of licensed practice experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a clinical, psychology or social service-related field is required.
• Four or more years as a licensed therapist, with PHP/IOP/OP experience preferred.
• Licensure allowing independent practice is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops and implements quality outpatient programming and schedules.
• Supervises outpatient staff and coordinates with leadership to ensure compliant care.
• Ensures documentation, charts, and discharge planning meet regulatory standards.
• Leads care coordination, treatment planning, and family therapy initiatives.

Skills

Licensed therapist

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Program development

Quality assurance

Education

Master’s Degree in clinical, psychology or social service-related field

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Job description

Peak Behavioral Health in Las Cruces, NM seeks an Outpatient Director to oversee day-to-day outpatient operations, lead psychosocial assessments, and supervise staff in PHP/IOP/OP settings. The role emphasizes ensuring quality clinical programming, treatment planning, and regulatory compliance to improve client outcomes.

Required are LCPC/LCSW/LMFT or similar licensure and a Master’s Degree in a clinical field, with at least four years of licensed practice experience.