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Job description
Lead With Purpose. Transform Behavioral Health Care.
Are you an experienced, mission-driven clinical leader ready to shape care at the Director level? Join Oasis Behavioral Health to become part of Acadia Healthcare - the nation’s largest stand-alone provider of mental health and addiction treatment.
Why You’ll Love This Role
We know top talent deserves top rewards. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:
Relocation Assistance- We’ll support your move with a generous relocation package.
Professional Growth & Career Pathing - your development is our priority.
Executive Mentorship – Paired with a corporate clinical support from day one
Competitive Salary & Bonuses
Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with Company Match
Generous PTO - Includes vacation, holidays, extended sick leave, and mental health days.
Industry-Leading Training & Support - You’ll be paired with a corporate clinical mentor from day one.
About Oasis Behavioral Health Hospital
Oasis Behavioral Health Hospital in Chandler is a premier behavioral health facility serving adolescents and adults across the greater Phoenix area. This 94-bed behavioral health hospital provides a full continuum of care—including inpatient, residential, and outpatient services for individuals experiencing mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use disorders. Our multidisciplinary team delivers compassionate, evidence-based treatment in a safe and supportive environment designed to help patients stabilize, heal, and build a foundation for lasting recovery.
Purpose Statement
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.
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.
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
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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Worksite address
chandler, AZ, 85249, US
Who can apply
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