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Director of Outpatient Services

3 days ago

Fresno

Job DescriptionDescription: Seven years ago, we set out to change what was possible. Communities throughout the Central Valley deserved access to high-quality treatment for mental health conditions — but many of the services people needed simply didn't exist. So we built them. Today, Sierra Meadows Behavioral Health operates a growing continuum of behavioral health services across California and Colorado, serving hundreds of individuals each day through mental health, substance use, dual diagnosis, eating disorder, adolescent, residential, PHP, and IOP programs. Our outcomes demonstrate that our care works. Our programs continue to expand. And our need for exceptional leaders has never been greater. At Sierra Meadows, safety isn't a policy — it's a promise. Every person who walks through our doors is met with a safe environment and excellent clinical care, because we believe that is where healing begins. Keeping that promise, every day, in every program, takes more than good intentions. It takes leadership. We are seeking a Director of Outpatient Services — a business-minded leader who understands that operational excellence exists for one reason: to protect and strengthen the environment of care. When programs run well, clinicians can focus on healing, families can trust the process, and every individual receives the care they need and deserve. This is not a maintain-the-status-quo role. This leader will strengthen program performance, manage risk, develop high-performing teams, and build the new programs that expand access — so that more people living with mental health conditions can find safety and exceptional care close to home. POSITION OVERVIEW The Director of Outpatient Services holds full operational, business, and regulatory accountability for our outpatient behavioral health programs. This is a leader who thinks like an owner — responsible for the performance, growth, and integrity of every program under their care. Working closely with executive leadership, clinical directors, physicians, admissions, utilization review, and operations staff, this leader ensures every program runs exceptionally — hitting census targets, sustaining revenue health, maintaining audit-ready compliance, and standing ready to launch what we build next — while partnering with clinical leadership to ensure the client experience never takes a back seat to the business. The Director serves as a strategist, operator, and culture-builder — responsible for operational excellence in service of one outcome: exceptional care for every individual we serve. WHAT YOU'LL LEAD Client Care & Program Quality • Protect and strengthen a safe environment of excellent clinical care — the core value behind every operational decision across outpatient programs, • Partner with clinical leadership and physicians to ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based services for individuals with mental health conditions, • Monitor program quality, client experience, and outcome metrics — and act when standards slip, • Ensure programs maintain appropriate level-of-care and medical necessity standards in partnership with utilization review, • Support escalation and resolution of complex client situations alongside clinical leaders, • Maintain a culture focused on measurable outcomes and client success Census, Revenue & Program Performance • Own census performance across outpatient programs — partnering with admissions and business development to keep programs full and clients moving through the right levels of care, • Drive revenue health through strong utilization review support, clean documentation practices, length-of-stay integrity, and authorization management, • Monitor program performance indicators, operational goals, and financial metrics — and act decisively when trends move in the wrong direction, • Identify opportunities to improve workflows, efficiency, conversion, and the client experience, • Support admissions collaboration and discharge planning processes that protect both client outcomes and program performance Operational Leadership • Oversee day-to-day program operations across outpatient services, • Partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives, budgets, and operational priorities, • Translate organizational strategy into clear, executable plans at the program level, • Build the operational systems and routines that make excellent care repeatable at scale Risk Management, Compliance & Quality Assurance • Serve as the front-line owner of organizational risk across outpatient services — anticipating, identifying, and mitigating clinical, regulatory, and operational exposure before it becomes a problem for patients or the organization, • Ensure ongoing compliance with Joint Commission, DHCS, HIPAA, ADA, and other applicable regulations, • Oversee utilization review, medical necessity standards, and insurance compliance requirements, • Conduct chart audits and EMR reviews to ensure documentation excellence, • Lead quality improvement initiatives and corrective action planning when necessary, • Maintain constant readiness for audits, accreditation reviews, and regulatory inspections New Program Development & Growth • Partner with executive leadership to scope, build, and launch new programs and service lines that expand access to care, • Lead program startups from concept through licensure, staffing, accreditation, and stabilization, • Evaluate community needs, payer landscapes, and clinical gaps to inform where we grow next, • Help shape the systems, standards, and clinical models that new programs are built on Team Development & Leadership • Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing program teams, • Lead program managers, coordinators, and support staff — and partner with clinical supervisors on the clinical side of the house, • Facilitate staff meetings, trainings, and cross-functional collaboration, • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, • Mentor developing leaders within the organization Community & Strategic Partnerships • Serve as an ambassador for Sierra Meadows Behavioral Health within the community, • Build relationships with referral sources, healthcare partners, and community stakeholders, • Support family engagement and continuity of care initiatives, • Collaborate with leadership on future growth opportunities and service expansion WHY JOIN SIERRA MEADOWS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH? Be Part of Something Bigger • Serve an organization caring for hundreds of patients every day, • Join a company experiencing significant growth and expansion, • Lead programs that produce measurable clinical outcomes, • Work alongside experienced executives and clinical leaders, • Influence the future direction of behavioral healthcare in the communities we serve Invest in Your Leadership Growth • Executive-level exposure and collaboration, • Real ownership: census, revenue, risk, and the programs we build next, • Opportunity to shape programs, systems, and clinical standards, • Significant autonomy and influence within a growing organization, • Supportive leadership culture focused on innovation and excellence Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS Required • Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field, • Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of experience at the Director level, leading programs, departments, or multi-site operations, • Proven track record as a Director — owning program performance, leading managers and teams, and being accountable for results, • Experience in behavioral health, healthcare operations, or a related setting, • Strong knowledge of behavioral health regulations, accreditation standards, and program operations, • Demonstrated ability to manage program performance, budgets, and operational metrics, • Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills, • Valid California Driver's License Preferred • Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Healthcare Administration, or related field (MBA, MHA, or similar also welcomed), • Directorship experience within behavioral health, specifically overseeing PHP, IOP, or outpatient programs, • Active California clinical license (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Psychologist, or equivalent) — welcomed, but not required, • Joint Commission and regulatory compliance experience, • Track record of census growth, program launches, or service line expansion, • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in a growth-oriented environment, • Strong understanding of utilization review, insurance requirements, and program performance metrics THE RIGHT LEADER The ideal candidate has already led at the Director level — and knows what it means to own outcomes, not just oversee tasks. They understand that exceptional behavioral healthcare requires more than good intentions. It requires leadership. Leadership that develops teams. Leadership that protects a safe environment of excellent clinical care. Leadership that expands access and builds what comes next. Leadership that ensures every individual who walks through our doors receives the care they need and deserve. If you're ready to lead at a higher level — and to help build the future of behavioral healthcare in the communities we serve — we'd love to meet you.

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