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PUR Behavioral Health
Clinical Director - Outpatient Mental Health
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A Clinical Director directs and manages a medical practice, clinic, hospital, or other clinical setting. Organizes and manages of staff physicians, policy implementation, and ensures that standards for medical care are communicated and maintained.
$119,292 / year median in Florida
+17% projected growth
Job Description
About Us We are a growing outpatient mental health group dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health care. We are seeking an experienced Clinical Director - Mental Health Outpatient to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for a clinician who is passionate about both direct patient care and practice leadership. Position Summary The Clinical Director serves as a key member of the leadership team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality behavioral health services while supporting the overall operations of the practice. This is a 50/50 hybrid role, with approximately 50% of time dedicated to direct patient care and 50% dedicated to practice management, operations, and clinical leadership. The Clinical Director will work closely with the Medical Director and administrative leadership to support clinical excellence, provider development, operational efficiency, and strategic growth. This individual will help shape the future of our practice while maintaining an active outpatient caseload. Key Responsibilities Direct Patient Care (Approximately 50%) Maintain an outpatient caseload consistent with a full-time hybrid leadership role. Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans. Provide evidence-based therapy or psychiatric services within the scope of your licensure. Complete timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation. Coordinate care with the Medical Director, PMHNPs, therapists, and community providers as appropriate. Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while meeting productivity expectations. Practice Management & Clinical Leadership (Approximately 50%) Clinical Leadership Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to therapists and clinical staff. Promote evidence-based practices and maintain high standards of clinical care. Monitor clinical documentation, treatment quality, and compliance with regulatory and payer requirements. Assist with onboarding, training, and ongoing professional development of clinical staff. Facilitate case consultations and interdisciplinary collaboration. Develop and implement clinical policies, workflows, and quality improvement initiatives. Practice Management & Operations Partner with administrative leadership to optimize daily practice operations and clinical workflows. Monitor provider productivity, scheduling, and operational efficiency. Support recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and retention of clinical staff. Identify opportunities to improve patient access, patient satisfaction, and practice growth. Participate in strategic planning, leadership meetings, and operational decision-making. Collaborate closely with the Medical Director to ensure alignment of clinical and operational goals. Assist with implementing new programs, services, and process improvements as the practice continues to grow. Qualifications Required Active, unrestricted state licensure as one of the following: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Other independently licensed behavioral health professional, as applicable Minimum of 5 years of outpatient behavioral health clinical experience. Minimum of 2 years of leadership, supervisory, or management experience. Strong knowledge of behavioral health regulations, clinical documentation, quality assurance, and payer requirements. Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Passion for mentoring clinicians and building a collaborative team culture. Preferred Experience leading multidisciplinary behavioral health teams. Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems. Experience in an insurance-based outpatient practice. Clinical supervision experience. Experience with program development, practice operations, or organizational growth. What We Offer Competitive salary Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid holidays Professional development and leadership growth opportunities Flexible hybrid schedule Collaborative, supportive team culture Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the growth and direction of a thriving outpatient behavioral health practice Why Join Our Team? This role is ideal for an experienced clinician who wants to continue providing meaningful direct patient care while taking on a significant leadership role. You'll have the opportunity to mentor clinicians, improve systems of care, influence strategic decisions, and help shape the future of a growing behavioral health practice—all while maintaining a fulfilling clinical caseload. If you are a collaborative, forward-thinking leader who is passionate about clinical excellence and operational success, we'd love to hear from you.