Outpatient Mental Health Director

NuWest Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NuWest Group in Seattle is seeking an experienced Outpatient Mental Health Director to lead a growing behavioral health program. This senior role blends clinical practice with department-level leadership to shape operations, clinical quality, and the future of mental health services.

The ideal candidate will oversee multi-site outpatient services, supervise clinicians, drive quality improvement, and ensure culturally responsive care for the American Indian/Alaska Native community while guiding

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field.
• 5+ years of upper-level mental health management experience.
• Strong experience leading outpatient behavioral health operations; residential oversight is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of a multi-site outpatient Mental Health Department.
• Maintain a clinical caseload while providing strategic and operational leadership.
• Supervise, mentor, and support the professional development of mental health clinicians.
• Drive quality improvement, clinical standards, compliance, and best practices across multiple care sites.
• Collaborate across medical, dental, behavioral health, human services, and traditional wellness programs to provide integrated care.
• Oversee program budgets, productivity, revenue cycle considerations, grants, and resource utilization.
• Support recruitment and hiring efforts as the behavioral health program grows.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case staffing, leadership meetings, trainings, audits, and program development.

Skills

Leadership experience

Clinical leadership

Team development

Education

LICSW license

Job description

Lead. Serve. Make an Impact.

We’re seeking an experienced Outpatient Mental Health Director to lead a growing behavioral health program in Seattle. This senior leadership opportunity combines clinical practice with department-level leadership, allowing you to stay connected to patient care while shaping operations, clinical quality, and the future of mental health services.

This role is ideal for a seasoned behavioral health leader who is passionate about culturally responsive care, community health, and developing high-performing clinical teams.

What You’ll Do

• Lead day-to-day operations of a multi-site outpatient Mental Health Department.
• Maintain a clinical caseload while providing strategic and operational leadership.
• Supervise, mentor, and support the professional development of mental health clinicians.
• Drive quality improvement, clinical standards, compliance, and best practices across multiple care sites.
• Collaborate across medical, dental, behavioral health, human services, and traditional wellness programs to provide integrated care.
• Oversee program budgets, productivity, revenue cycle considerations, grants, and resource utilization.
• Support recruitment and hiring efforts as the behavioral health program continues to grow.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case staffing, leadership meetings, trainings, audits, and program development.
• Help ensure services remain accessible, high-quality, culturally attuned, and aligned with organizational values.

Why This Opportunity?

• Clinical + Leadership: Spend approximately 62% of your time in clinical practice and 38% in administrative leadership, giving you the opportunity to remain hands-on while making a broader organizational impact.
• Meaningful Mission: Join an organization committed to providing accessible, culturally responsive healthcare and serving the American Indian/Alaska Native community.
• Multi-Site Leadership: Help guide behavioral health services across four clinical locations in the Seattle area.
• Growth & Influence: Play a key role in expanding services, developing clinicians, improving systems, and supporting a rapidly growing behavioral health program.

What We’re Looking For

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related qualifying field.
• 5+ years of upper-level mental health management experience.
• Strong experience leading outpatient behavioral health operations; residential oversight experience is a plus.
• Active LICSW license; Washington licensure required within 6 months if not already held.
• Knowledge of Washington behavioral health regulations, licensing, funding, and compliance requirements.
• Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Co-occurring mental health/substance use experience preferred; SUDP certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with the health and social issues impacting American Indian/Alaska Native communities and a genuine interest in serving this population.
• Valid Washington State driver's license and reliable transportation for local meetings.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1.0 FTE structured as four 10-hour shifts per week, including paid time for non-face-to-face care.

Base Pay: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 / Year

If you’re a behavioral health leader looking for an opportunity where clinical care, leadership, community impact, and cultural responsiveness come together, we’d love to connect.