Practice Operations Lead – Mental Health Care

SOL Mental Health; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

FSA/HSA

401(k) with match

PTO + 10 paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Short & long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

SOL Mental Health in Maryland is seeking an Operations Manager (Practice Manager) to lead daily operations across our clinics, build a high-performing non-clinical team, and implement organizational initiatives that improve access and outcomes.

You will supervise care team members, partner with clinical leaders, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance while driving patient experience and financial performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in healthcare practice management.
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred; healthcare administration background preferred
• Demonstrated success in team leadership and development
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage financial and operational metrics
• Experience with healthcare electronic health records, practice management, and scheduling systems
• Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, and must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational and business functions of SOL Mental Health practices, ensuring effective day-to-day operations and building a high-performing team.
• Partner with Therapy Supervisors to align clinical and operational priorities and address practice challenges.
• Drive patient access, flow, and experience by implementing standardized workflows across the care lifecycle.
• Oversee front desk operations, patient communication, and self-pay collections to ensure a high-quality experience and financial performance.
• Lead practice-level financial and operational performance, including budget management and use of data to drive decisions.
• Manage, coach, and develop the administrative care team, including hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management.
• Ensure regulatory compliance while leading operational initiatives, quality improvement efforts, and cross-functional collaboration

Skills

Healthcare leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration

Tools

EHR systems

Practice management software

Scheduling systems

Job description

SOL Mental Health in Maryland is seeking an Operations Manager (Practice Manager) to lead daily operations across our clinics, build a high-performing non-clinical team, and implement organizational initiatives that improve access and outcomes.

You will supervise care team members, partner with clinical leaders, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance while driving patient experience and financial performance.