Outpatient Services Director — PHP/IOP Growth Leader

Acadia Healthcare; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Professional Growth & Career Pathing

Executive Mentorship

Competitive Salary & Bonuses

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Generous PTO

Industry-Leading Training & Support

Job summary

Oasis Behavioral Health Hospital in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Director of Outpatient Services to lead the PHP and IOP programs. You will drive clinical excellence, operational rigor, and patient outcomes across the behavioral health continuum.

This role requires a licensed clinician with 4+ years in behavioral health and 2+ years in operations/management. You will work with a corporate clinical mentor from day one to support program development and growth.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate-level Licensed Clinician (e.g., LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, PsyD, PhD) required.
• Minimum of 4 years in behavioral healthcare, including 2+ years of operations and managerial experience.
• Experience with PHP and IOP levels of care strongly preferred; familiarity with acute psychiatric hospital/residential SUD providers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and clinical program for PHP and IOP services, including occasional facilitation of groups.
• Achieve key business objectives including ADC, visits, revenue, EBITDA, patient retention, patient satisfaction, and clinical quality outcomes.
• Monitor KPIs regularly and adjust operations to meet goals, address barriers, and ensure continuous improvement.
• Serve as a visible leader with internal stakeholders to drive step-down admissions from inpatient units and build advocacy for outpatient care/behavioral health care continuum.
• Actively support business development and outreach activities to enhance brand awareness and drive direct admissions.
• Coordinate weekly group assignments and session topics to balance clinician workloads and tailor care to patient cohort needs; use feedback and outcomes data to improve care delivery.
• Collaborate with divisional and corporate leadership on growth initiatives, including expansion planning and program development.

Education

Master’s or Doctorate-level Licensed Clinician

Tools

PHP

IOP

Job description

Oasis Behavioral Health Hospital in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Director of Outpatient Services to lead the PHP and IOP programs. You will drive clinical excellence, operational rigor, and patient outcomes across the behavioral health continuum.

This role requires a licensed clinician with 4+ years in behavioral health and 2+ years in operations/management. You will work with a corporate clinical mentor from day one to support program development and growth.