Clinical Director, Behavioral Health

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 requirements
• Coach and develop therapists and psychiatrists; build a culture of clinical excellence, peer learning, and evidence‑based practice
• Hire, onboard, train, mentor staff therapists
• Monitor clinical outcomes, functional assessments and drive continuous improvement
• Own provider utilization and scheduling efficiency—drive billable time to 75–90% while protecting clinician wellbeing
• Oversee patient intake, triage, and therapist‑patient matching to optimize clinical fit and reduce no‑shows
• Manage referral flow from PM Pediatrics urgent care, pediatricians, schools, and third‑party platforms
• Drive visit volume growth and revenue per FTE targets while maintaining clinical quality
• Work with mental health leadership team to develop and implement innovative programs across the service line

Requirements

• 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 practice
• 5+ years of post‑licensure clinical experience in mental health or behavioral health settings
• 3+ years of leadership experience in clinical operations, practice management, or team leadership
• Experience 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 settings
• Strong business acumen: Demonstrated proficiency in data management and analytics including creating reports, spreadsheets and presentations, reading and comprehending P&L statements, making data‑driven decisions
• Clinical credibility: therapists and psychiatrists respect you as a clinician, supervisor, and mentor
• Comfort with technology: proficiency with EMRs, telehealth platforms, scheduling systems, and analytics dashboards

Certifications & Qualifications

• LCSW
• PhD
• PsyD
• board‑approved supervisor designation