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Job description
Benefits
401(k)
Bonus based on performance
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Ellie Mental Health is seeking a licensed Clinical Director / Practice Lead to help lead and grow an outpatient mental health practice in Sherman Oaks, CA.
This is a strong opportunity for a licensed clinician who wants more than a traditional private practice therapy role. We are looking for someone who wants to lead a clinical team, shape the patient care culture, mentor clinicians, uphold high standards of patient care, and help build a practice that is clinically strong, collaborative, and sustainable .
This role offers meaningful clinical leadership and autonomy, with the support of established operational infrastructure for billing, credentialing, HR, payroll, marketing, technology, and administrative processes. You will be able to focus on clinical leadership, supervision, quality of patient care, and team development, without having to carry the full administrative or financial burden of running a practice alone.
Why This Role is Different
Many clinicians who want to grow into leadership face two imperfect options: remain primarily clinical with limited influence or take on the risk and complexity of owning a practice by themselves. This role is designed to offer a better balance.
As Clinical Director / Practice Lead, you will have the opportunity to:
Lead and develop a growing clinical team
Shape the clinical culture and care standards
Maintain a small, intentional caseload
Provide supervision and mentorship
Partner on thoughtful practice growth
Operate with clinical independence while being supported by experienced administrative and operational resources
This is not a solo private practice ownership role. It is also not a low-responsibility clinical role. It is ideal for someone who wants real leadership, meaningful impact, and the support needed to build something well.
Key Responsibilities
Lead clinical direction, care standards, and clinical quality for the practice
Provide individual and/or group supervision in accordance with California BBS requirements
Support hiring, onboarding, development, and retention of clinicians
Maintain a small caseload, generally expected to be approximately 6–10 clients
Promote strong documentation, treatment planning, and ethical care standards
Support clinicians through complex client situations and clinical escalations
Help build a culture that is warm, collaborative, accountable, and sustainable
Partner with operational leadership on staffing, client experience, referral growth, and practice development
Represent the clinical voice of the practice in key decisions affecting care delivery and team success
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role will include:
A stable, engaged, and growing clinical team
Strong supervision and support for clinicians
High-quality documentation and care standards
A positive culture where clinicians feel supported and accountable
Effective partnership between clinical and operational leadership
Thoughtful growth in client access, referral relationships, and community presence
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a clinically strong and emotionally steady leader who wants to help build a high-quality outpatient mental health practice.
The ideal candidate is someone who:
Wants to lead, mentor, and develop clinicians
Has strong clinical judgment and professional boundaries
Communicates clearly and constructively
Can hold people accountable while maintaining a supportive culture
Values both clinical autonomy and collaborative partnership
Understands that a healthy practice requires strong care, strong documentation, and strong follow-through
Is comfortable working in a supported practice model with defined clinical and non-clinical responsibilities
Wants to build something meaningful
Qualifications
Required:
Active, independent California clinical license in good standing: LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, PsyD, or PhD
Experience in outpatient mental health, group practice, community mental health, or a similar clinical setting
Strong clinical judgment and understanding of ethical care standards
Ability to supervise, mentor, and support clinicians
Strong communication, documentation, and leadership skills
Ability to partner effectively with operational and administrative support teams
Preferred:
Prior experience as a Clinical Director / Practice Manager, Clinical Supervisor, Lead Therapist, Program Director, or similar leadership role
Experience supervising pre-licensed clinicians in accordance with California BBS requirements
Experience helping build, scale, or stabilize a clinical team
Familiarity with outpatient therapy practice operations
Interest in community relationships, referral development, and thoughtful practice growth
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary: $120,000 – $140,000, depending on experience
Performance-based bonus opportunity tied to clinic’s success
Health, dental, and vision benefits
401(k)
Paid time off
Leadership growth opportunity as the practice expands
Operational support infrastructure designed to reduce administrative burden
About Ellie Mental Health
Ellie Mental Health is built on the belief that mental healthcare should be accessible, human, and sustainable, for both clients and clinicians.
Our model is designed to reduce administrative burden, support clinicians, and create a culture where high-quality care can thrive.
This clinic is locally led and supported by broader operational resources, combining strong clinical leadership with the infrastructure needed to grow thoughtfully and responsibly.
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Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 90079, US
Who can apply
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