Director of Behavioral Health

What you will do: Build the outpatient psychotherapy program from the ground up, including intake, assessment, scheduling, referral pathways and treatment standards. Set clinical protocols for children, adolescents and adults, including screening and the criteria for referring patients whose needs go beyond outpatient therapy. Recruit, hire, supervise and develop licensed therapists as the program grows. Write the policies, procedures and documentation standards that keep the program compliant with state and federal requirements. Track access, caseloads and quality measures, and report results to senior leadership. Build referral relationships with the health center’s medical providers, schools and community organizations. Carry a clinical caseload as program needs require.

Required: Active New York State LCSW or LMHC license. Outpatient psychotherapy experience, plus supervisory or program leadership experience. A track record of building or significantly growing a program, service line or clinical team. Ability to work on-site full time.

Preferred: Experience treating children and adolescents as well as adults. Experience at an FQHC, community health center or non-profit health and human services organization. Familiarity with outpatient behavioral health billing, Medicaid and managed care. Bilingual in English and Spanish. This is a permanent, on-site role. To be considered, apply with your resume, and we’ll set up a confidential conversation about the position.