Clinical Director

Translate the practice's clinical standards, business priorities, and growth strategy into consistent day-to-day execution Lead and develop the leadership team, including Clinical Supervisors, Operations Manager, and HR Consultant Strengthen team culture, organizational systems, accountability, and professional development Lead outreach and marketing efforts with internal and external partners Conduct initial IOP intakes, assess clinical needs and fit, and assign clients to appropriate primary clinicians Lead recurring leadership and team meetings with agendas, decisions, owners, deadlines, and follow-through Serve as senior escalation point for complex staff, client, clinical, and operational matters Guide performance management, difficult conversations, conflict resolution, and organizational change Maintain high standards of care and consistent clinical operations Oversee adherence to practice policies, procedures, and operational standards Monitor recurring operational issues, identify root causes, and lead process improvements Provide individual and group counseling within the practice's weight-inclusive/Health at Every Size framework Collaborate with healthcare providers on clients' care teams Maintain timely documentation of client services and provider communications Lead implementation of a financially sustainable Intensive Outpatient Program from feasibility through ongoing optimization Develop the IOP operating model, staffing plan, program structure, timeline, referral strategy, and performance dashboard Coordinate clinical, operational, financial, compliance, payer, and referral-development stakeholders for program launch Execute strategic initiatives with the Practice Owner and identify solutions to challenges Establish clinical, operational, utilization, revenue, and outcome measures Evaluate additional services or initiatives to improve access, strengthen the practice, or generate sustainable revenue Maintain an initial caseload of approximately 12–15 client sessions per week and dedicate approximately 20–25 hours weekly to leadership and administrative responsibilities Requirements Current independent clinical licensure in Massachusetts as an LICSW or licensed psychologist Professional qualifications and authority to initiate an emergency psychiatric hospitalization when clinically indicated Significant experience in clinical leadership, healthcare operations, behavioral health, nutrition, specifically in eating disorder treatment Demonstrated experience managing people, preferably managers, supervisors, or other leaders Proven ability to lead complex projects from planning through implementation and sustain accountability after launch Strong written and verbal communication skills Sound judgment and comfort navigating sensitive personnel and client matters Ability to interpret operational and business data and translate it into decisions, priorities, and action Ability to balance clinical quality, staff needs, client experience, operational discipline, and business sustainability Independent, driven, collaborative, and aligned with a weight-inclusive/body liberation HAES framework Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in clinical leadership and healthcare operations, with a focus on managing teams and implementing effective programs within a weight-inclusive framework. Proven ability to balance clinical quality, operational discipline, and business sustainability while fostering a collaborative team culture. Highest-signal resume keywords Independent Clinical Licensure (LICSW or Licensed Psychologist) Clinical Leadership Experience Healthcare Operations Management Project Management from Planning to Implementation Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Clinical Assessment Performance Management Process Improvement Data Interpretation Counseling Program Development Operational Standards Adherence Crisis Intervention Client Documentation Utilization Measures Soft Skills Team Leadership Conflict Resolution Judgment Collaboration Accountability Certifications & Qualifications Independent Clinical Licensure in Massachusetts Industry Keywords Behavioral Health Eating Disorder Treatment Health at Every Size (HAES) Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Clinical Operations Stakeholder Coordination Emergency Psychiatric Hospitalization Client Care Teams Organizational Change Marketing Efforts #J-18808-Ljbffr