Regional Clinical Director

Job Summary The Regional Clinical Director is responsible for owning and driving psychotherapy clinical strategy implementation across one or more regions in partnership with the Operations VP Dyad. This role drives regional clinical KPI performance, ensures high‑quality clinical care, regulatory compliance, clinician engagement, supervision standards, and successful implementation of national and regional clinical initiatives. The position directly influences the practice of hundreds of psychotherapy clinicians and impacts patient care delivery across multiple states. Region Mid‑Atlantic / Southeast States: NY, NJ, DE, VA, NC, SC, MD, GA, FL, TN. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, paid time off, holiday pay, and Employee Assistance Program. Duties / Responsibilities Clinical-Operational Dyad Accountability Co‑owns regional performance targets including access, engagement, retention, productivity, documentation quality, and patient experience. Accountable for psychotherapy practice standards, supervision frameworks, and quality of care as set by the National Clinical Director. Aligns clinical priorities with operational execution to drive sustainable performance improvement and serves as the clinical escalation point for regional care quality, supervision, and risk concerns. Clinical Strategy & Implementation Leads implementation of the enterprise psychotherapy clinical strategy across assigned states. Translates organizational priorities into region‑specific execution plans in partnership with the Ops VP, ensuring fidelity to evidence‑based treatment models and standardization of clinical protocols. Identifies performance gaps and co‑develops corrective action plans with operations leadership, analyzes regional data, and develops action plans to improve clinical KPIs, engagement, and retention. Clinical Leadership & Quality Oversight Partners with Ops VPs, Ops Directors, and Clinical Directors to provide region‑wide oversight of psychotherapy services, ensuring adherence to evidence‑based practices and organizational standards of care. Supports Clinical Directors to oversee supervision structures (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, PsyD, PhD) and ensures compliance with state licensure laws and national regulatory requirements. Monitors clinical quality metrics, documentation standards, and client outcomes; implements corrective action plans when necessary. Partners with supervisors to address escalations and clinical concerns from frontline clinicians, ensuring risk management protocols, ethical standards, and patient safety procedures are followed. Works with the Ops VP and Regional Medical Director to drive measurable improvements in clinical outcomes, patient experience, and safety. Regularly monitors KPIs and develops action plans to drive performance through Clinical Director teams. Supports Clinical Directors in ensuring compliance with state regulations, payer requirements, and accreditation standards. Clinician Education & Engagement Partners with Operations Leadership and Clinical Directors to support new clinicians through region‑focused onboarding training and ongoing education. Provides supervision and training of clinical staff to uphold best practices, updated policies, regulations, and coding quality assurance. Engages in mentor‑style meetings with Clinical Directors to encourage professional development and career progression. Culture & Change Management Acts as a visible, engaged leader across the region, promoting accountability, collaboration, and clinical excellence. Serves as a change‑management agent, guiding teams through growth, new systems, workflow enhancements, and organizational transformation. Clinical Integrity & Risk Management Serves as the regional clinical escalation point for critical incidents, board complaints, patient complaints, and quality‑of‑care investigations. Supports and holds Clinical Directors accountable to investigating and responding to clinical integrity concerns to mitigate risks and liabilities. Evaluates national policy initiatives against state and local regulations, community practice standards, and professional ethics. Monitors changes to state regulations to ensure compliance and collaborates with other teams to identify quality‑improvement opportunities. Required Skills / Abilities Excellent verbal and written communication. Exceptional team and staff level engagement. Commitment to continuous learning and improvement based on current clinical best practices and standards of care. Experience managing a diverse team with a track record for hiring, coaching, and retaining strong talent. Proven ability to improve business processes, methods, quality, and decision‑making to achieve meaningful, measurable improvements. Experienced clinician with demonstrated ability to develop the clinical practice of other clinicians. Effective at communicating and translating complexity to a clinical audience. Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate clinical compliance risk. Education and Experience Active, unrestricted clinical license (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, LPC, PsyD, PhD) in one or more states within the region; eligible for licensure in multiple states or ability to obtain via reciprocity. Minimum 7 years of clinical experience in psychotherapy. Minimum 3 years of leadership experience overseeing multi‑site or multi‑state clinical teams. Demonstrated experience managing supervision structures and regulatory compliance. Strong knowledge of evidence‑based treatment modalities. Experience leading through growth, change, and performance‑improvement initiatives. Experience in multi‑state telehealth or hybrid care models; familiarity with value‑based care, outcome measurement, or payer partnerships. Background in scaling clinical operations. In Office and Travel Requirements The Regional Clinical Director must reside and practice in one of the states served. Up to 25% of time will be spent onsite supporting clinicians and collaborating with operations. Additional travel to attend division and national leadership meetings is required quarterly. Compensation $130,000 – $155,000 annually, with 20% annual bonus potential and long‑term incentive plan eligibility based on licensure. The range is provided in good faith and may adjust with further consideration. EEO Statement LifeStance is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees. 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