Clinical Director - Outpatient

Pyramid Healthcare•Philadelphia, PA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities. Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being. High Focus Centers, a trusted provider of outpatient behavioral healthcare and a proud member of the Pyramid Healthcare family, is seeking a Clinical Director to lead our adult mental health and co-occurring programs in Center City Philadelphia. This is a key leadership role responsible for the clinical, operational, and strategic oversight of outpatient and partial hospitalization (PHP) services. You’ll guide a dedicated team of clinicians while driving program growth, ensuring quality care, and maintaining a strong, client-centered culture. The Clinical Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of clinical programming, staff supervision, and day-to-day operations of the site. This individual will play a critical role in shaping program development, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment. The ideal candidate is a licensed clinician with strong leadership experience, a passion for developing teams, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related field
Active Pennsylvania licensure (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT required)
Minimum 5 years of post-licensure experience in behavioral health
Minimum 3–5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a clinical setting
Strong knowledge of co-occurring disorders and outpatient/PHP levels of care
Experience with regulatory standards and accreditation processes (e.g., CARF)
Demonstrated ability to balance clinical leadership with operational responsibilities
Commitment to evidence-based practices and high-quality client care

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight of outpatient and PHP programs serving adults with mental health and co-occurring disorders
Supervise, mentor, and support a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, fostering professional growth and accountability
Conduct clinical assessments, assign DSM-5-TR diagnoses, and guide treatment planning and implementation
Maintain a manageable caseload, as needed, to support program flow and continuity of care
Facilitate interdisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and regular staff supervision (individual and group)
Drive program development and strategic growth initiatives to meet community needs
Monitor key performance indicators including access to care, engagement, clinical outcomes, and staff satisfaction
Ensure compliance with all licensing, regulatory, and accreditation standards (e.g., CARF)
Lead quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives, including chart audits and documentation reviews
Oversee site operations in collaboration with senior leadership, including workflow optimization and service delivery
Support budget awareness and resource management to align with organizational goals
Respond to client crises and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment
Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to support program success
Provide direct supervision and leadership to clinical and support staff
Foster a culture of clinical excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Support hiring, training, and staff development initiatives