Valley Behavioral Health

Director of Outpatient Services - $10,000 Sign On or Relo

Valley Behavioral Health • $130K — $140K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's or Doctorate-level Licensed Clinician (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, PsyD, PhD) required.
  • Minimum 4 years in behavioral healthcare, with 2+ years in operations and management.
  • Experience with PHP and IOP levels of care preferred.
  • Background in acute psychiatric hospital or residential SUD treatment is a plus.
  • Strong leadership and team development skills essential.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations and clinical programs for PHP and IOP services.
  • Achieve business objectives related to patient volume, revenue, and satisfaction.
  • Monitor KPIs and adjust operations for continuous improvement.
  • Act as a leader to promote step-down admissions and outpatient care advocacy.
  • Support business development to enhance brand awareness and admissions.
  • Coordinate group assignments and tailor care based on patient needs.
  • Collaborate on strategic growth initiatives and program development.

Benefits

  • Up to $10,000 relocation assistance for licensed candidates in California.
  • Sign-on bonus available for those not requiring relocation assistance.
Full Job Description
Overview

We are hiring a Director Of Outpatient Services to build and manage our PHP/IOP program!

Up to $10,000 relocation assistance will be provided for candidates actively licensed in the state of California.

Sign-on bonus available for those not requiring relocation assistance.

Location: Onsite in Riverside, CA

Salary: $130,000- $140,000 annually

About the Role
The Director of Outpatient Services is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations and long-term success of the facility's partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP). This role is accountable for achieving key performance targets - including volume growth, financial performance, patient experience, and clinical quality - by driving clinical excellence, operational rigor, referral growth, and standardized care delivery across the behavioral health care continuum. The Director will serve as a clinical leader, performance coach, and community advocate, ensuring a seamless transition for patients stepping down from inpatient care and patients stepping up from community-based care.

Responsibilities

Clinical & Operational Leadership
  • Oversee day-to-day operations and clinical program for PHP and IOP services, including occasional facilitation of groups
  • Achieve key business objectives including ADC, visits, revenue, EBITDA, patient retention, patient satisfaction, and clinical quality outcomes
  • Monitor KPIs regularly and adjust operations to meet goals, address barriers, and ensure continuous improvement.
  • Serve as a visible leader with internal stakeholders to drive step-down admissions from inpatient units and build advocacy for outpatient care/behavioral health care continuum
  • Actively support business development and outreach activities to enhance brand awareness and drive direct admissions.
  • Coordinate weekly group assignments and session topics to balance clinician workloads and tailor care to patient cohort needs. Utilize feedback, patient outcome data, and satisfaction surveys to enhance care delivery and program relevance and to ensure services remain accessible and responsive to the needs of the target population.
  • Collaborate with divisional and corporate leadership on identifying and implementing strategic growth initiatives, including expansion planning and program development.

Team Development & Supervision
  • Hire, onboard, and retain a high-performing team
  • Provide supervision, training, and mentorship for clinical and support staff, including therapists, counselors, BHAs, and students.

Compliance & Quality Assurance
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant licensure, accreditation, regulatory, and contractual obligations (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, state laws).
  • Develop and assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
  • Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient records and services delivered.


Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Required to be a Master's or Doctorate-level Licensed Clinician - e.g., LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, PsyD, PhD.
  • Minimum of 4 years in behavioral healthcare, including 2+ years of operations and managerial experience.
  • Experience with PHP and IOP levels of care strongly preferred. Preference for experience working with acute psychiatric hospital and/or residential SUD treatment providers.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
• Master's or Doctorate-level Licensed Clinician - e.g., LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, PhD (Clinical, Counseling or Educational Psychology), or PsyD

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS: Supervises a team of employees

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About Valley Behavioral Health

Valley Behavioral Health is a non-profit organization that provides mental health and substance abuse treatment services to individuals and families in Utah. The organization was founded in 1989 and has since grown to become one of the largest providers of behavioral health services in the state. Valley Behavioral Health offers a wide range of services, including outpatient therapy, medication management, crisis intervention, and residential treatment. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based care to its clients and to promoting mental health awareness and education in the community.
Learn more about Valley Behavioral Health
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1987

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