Clinical Director

Behavioral Healthcare Partners of Central Ohio, Inc.•Newark, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Healthcare Partners of Central Ohio (BHP) is seeking an experienced and visionary Clinical Director to lead our outpatient behavioral health and substance use disorder programs. This executive leadership position is responsible for providing strategic clinical direction, operational oversight, and staff leadership to ensure the delivery of exceptional, person-centered behavioral healthcare services. The Clinical Director plays a critical role in developing high-performing clinical teams, advancing quality improvement initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering collaboration across the organization and throughout the community. Working closely with executive leadership, clinical staff, referral partners, and community organizations, the Clinical Director helps shape the future of behavioral healthcare while improving outcomes for individuals and families throughout Central Ohio. If you are a collaborative leader with a passion for clinical excellence, innovation, and developing others, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field required.
Independent Ohio behavioral health license required (LISW-S, LPCC-S, or equivalent).
Valid Ohio driver's license required.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible behavioral healthcare leadership experience preferred.
Experience leading multidisciplinary clinical teams in an outpatient behavioral healthcare setting.
Experience with CARF accreditation, Ohio Department of Behavioral Health standards, and evidence-based clinical practices preferred.
Strong clinical leadership and strategic decision-making abilities
Experience developing, mentoring, and leading high-performing teams
Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
Commitment to quality improvement and continuous learning
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
High ethical standards, professionalism, and integrity
Passion for improving behavioral healthcare and supporting positive client outcomes

Nice To Haves

Supervisory designation (S) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for outpatient mental health, substance use disorder, school-based, correctional, and other assigned clinical programs.
Lead, mentor, and support clinical supervisors and multidisciplinary teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
Develop, implement, and oversee evidence-based clinical practices, policies, and procedures that promote high-quality, person-centered care.
Ensure continuity of services, operational excellence, and appropriate staffing across all assigned programs.
Monitor clinical quality, documentation, productivity, and key performance indicators to drive positive client outcomes and operational performance.
Lead quality improvement initiatives and collaborate with agency leadership to strengthen clinical services and organizational effectiveness.
Build strong relationships with healthcare providers, referral sources, community partners, and other stakeholders to promote coordinated, integrated care.
Ensure compliance with CARF accreditation standards, Ohio Department of Behavioral Health requirements, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Represent BHP in leadership meetings, community collaborations, and strategic initiatives that support the organization's mission and growth.
Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and evidence-based practices across all clinical services.