Clinical Director, Behavioral Health

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.Summary**This is a hybrid role so must live in NY - Long Island, Westchester, NYC areas****Active clinical New York license (LCSW, or PhD/PsyD) with board-approved supervisor designation in your state of practice****This is a hybrid role so must live in the Westchester/Long Island/NYC area and have the ability to travel to our MH sites in Forest Hills, North Babylon, Mamaroneck, Seldon, Riverdale, Syosset, Bensonhurst, Commack, Rockville Centre**Lead a state-based mental health practice serving thousands of children and adolescents. Own clinical operations, drive utilization, and build a high-performing team of therapists and psychiatrists while maintaining your clinical roots.As a Clinical Operating Director, you will own the day-to-day clinical operations for a state-based mental health pod serving thousands of patients annually. You'll drive utilization, patient access, intake workflows, and operational performance while maintaining your clinical credibility as a licensed supervisor and mentor to your team.This is a hands-on role for a senior clinician who wants to scale impact beyond the therapy room without abandoning clinical practice or supervision.This role reports to VP – Behavioral Health.DescriptionResponsibilities:Clinical Operations & Team LeadershipLead a state-based pod of 30–50 clinical FTEs (therapists, psychiatrists, psychiatric NPs)Provide board-approved clinical supervision to pre-licensed and newly licensed clinicians per state requirementsCoach and develop therapists and psychiatrists; build a culture of clinical excellence, peer learning, and evidence-based practiceHire, onboard, train, mentor staff therapistsMonitor clinical outcomes, functional assessments and drive continuous improvementUtilization, Access & Adherence to clinical protocolsOwn provider utilization and scheduling efficiency—drive billable time to 75–90% while protecting clinician wellbeingOversee patient intake, triage, and therapist-patient matching to optimize clinical fit and reduce no-showsManage referral flow from PM Pediatrics urgent care, pediatricians, schools, and third-party platformsDrive visit volume growth and revenue per FTE targets while maintaining clinical qualityWork with mental health leadership team to develop and implement innovate programs across the service lineWhy This Role is CompellingScale & ImpactLead a pod—exponentially greater impact than individual clinical practiceBuild a high-performing team of 30–50 clinicians delivering evidence-based care to children and families in high-need marketsHelp PM Pediatrics scale nationally over the next 24 monthsClinical + Operational LeadershipThis is not a \"clinical operations coordinator\" role. You'll own P&L contribution, utilization targets, and revenue growth while maintaining clinical credibility and supervision responsibilities.Rare opportunity to lead as a clinician-operator: respected by your clinical team while driving business performanceAutonomy & OwnershipYou'll own your pod's performance: hiring, scheduling, utilization, patient experience, and quality outcomesFreedom to pilot innovations, launch specialty programs, and shape clinical operations within your marketGrowth TrajectoryPM Pediatrics is scaling aggressively. High performers will have opportunities to take on multi-state leadership, enterprise functional roles, or new market launches.Direct exposure to executive leadership, board members, and strategic decision-makingTarget Compensation: $150,000 - $190,000#LI-MS1QualificationsMust-Haves:Active clinical license (LCSW, or PhD/PsyD) with board-approved supervisor designation in your state of practice and Medicaid enrollment in the state (s) of practice5+ years of post-licensure clinical experience in mental health or behavioral health settings3+ years of leadership experience in clinical operations, practice management, or team leadershipExperience in pediatric or adolescent mental health settings (outpatient clinics, school-based programs, integrated care)Proven ability to drive utilization, scheduling, and operational performance in healthcare settingsStrong business acumen: Demonstrated proficiency in data management and analytics including creating reports, spreadsheets and presentations, reading and comprehending P&L statements, making data-driven decisionsClinical credibility: therapists and psychiatrists respect you as a clinician, supervisor, and mentorComfort with technology: proficiency with EMRs, telehealth platforms, scheduling systems, and analytics dashboardsWork Environment & Location RequirementsHybrid model: combination of on-site presence (clinic locations, supervision sessions, team meetings) and remote work (administrative tasks, telehealth oversight)Markets: New York or New JerseyTravel: minimal (within-state pod visits as needed)Nice-to-Haves:Multi-state licensure (especially for virtual care leadership)Direct experience with value-based care, payer contracting, or population health managementTrack record scaling clinical operations (growing teams, launching new programs, entering new markets)Specialty expertise in trauma, DBT, perinatal mental health, or other high-need populationsPrior experience in urgent care, retail healthcare, or high-volume outpatient settingsCompensation:Compensation Dependent Upon Location and ExperienceThe salary/rate range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary/rate for this role. Please note that actual salaries/rates may vary within this range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and based on experience and qualifications.EEO StatementPM Pediatric Care is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr