What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Outpatient Services position at CenterPointe Hospital of Columbia?
CenterPointe Hospital of Columbia, a leading provider of behavioral health services in Columbia, Missouri, offers comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment for adolescents, adults, and seniors. As part of our continued growth, we are expanding our outpatient services and seeking a Director of Outpatient Services to lead and develop this important program.
Why You’ll Love This Role
We know top talent deserves top rewards. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:
Join a mission-driven team dedicated to making a real impact in behavioral health. At CenterPointe Hospital of Columbia, you’ll work alongside experienced clinicians in a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and your work helps patients build healthier, more fulfilling lives.
About The Role
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
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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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 corporate clinical support from day one.
- Competitive Salary & Bonuses
- Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.
- Generous PTO – Includes vacation, holidays, extended sick leave, and mental health days.
- Industry-Leading Training & Support – Ongoing mentorship and development opportunities.
Join a mission-driven team dedicated to making a real impact in behavioral health. At CenterPointe Hospital of Columbia, you’ll work alongside experienced clinicians in a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and your work helps patients build healthier, more fulfilling lives.
About The Role
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.
- Hire, onboard, and retain a high-performing team
- Provide supervision, training, and mentorship for clinical and support staff, including therapists, counselors, BHAs, and students.
- 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.
- 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.
- Master’s or Doctorate-level Licensed Clinician – e.g., LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, PhD (Clinical, Counseling or Educational Psychology), or PsyD
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.
AHCORP