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Service Area Director

Lighthouse Youth & Family Services
Cincinnati, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 5/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/25/2026

OUTPATIENT SERVICES DIRECTOR

We are seeking an experienced, visionary, and strategic clinical leader.  Do you like to be on the leading edge of process change? If so, join us!

Lighthouse Youth & Family Services has an immediate opening for an Outpatient Services Director overseeing the Outpatient Behavioral Health Program.  This large mental health program serves over 500 clients and their families in the Greater Cincinnati area.  The position will manage a team of Clinical Supervisors and employees providing clinical services in the home, school, and community settings.  The Director is responsible for whoever will provide clinical oversight and utilize business acumen to achieve financial success, including maintaining and growing Medicaid services. 

Competitive pay is based on licensure and educational experience.

 

Essential Functions:

  • Manages the business and financial performance of all applicable programs and services.
  • Ensures all business and clinical process changes are in compliance with requirements.
  • Compiles appropriate financial and clinical outcome metrics, making adjustments to programs and services as needed.
  • Ensures that all services within the assigned service area are operating at maximum potential to meet community needs in a cost-effective manner.
  • Monitor licensure, accreditation and certification compliance for service area operation.
  • Assures customer satisfaction and productive communication with internal and external partners.
  • Holds regular supervisory meetings to coach for success and/or deliver appropriate performance feedback.
  • Provides clinical supervision for employees working towards licensure.
  • Ensure clinical documentation is completed in a timely manner and adheres to all applicable clinical standards.
  • Guides assigned employees to understand Medicaid guidelines and billing practices.
  • Maintains adequate staffing levels through recruiting, onboarding, and training full-time, part-time, and/or PRN employees.
  • Leads implementation of agency-wide clinical initiatives as assigned.
  • Networks within the community to build partnerships.

 

Qualifications:

  • Independently licensed in the State of Ohio (LISW/LPCC) with Supervisor designation.
  • Four (4) years clinical experience.
  • One (1) year experience in program design or management.
  • Proven clinical leadership/supervisory experience.

 

Why Work with Lighthouse Youth & Family Services:

  • Rewarding career - make a difference in the lives of youth!
  • Top Workplace 2023 https://www.lys.org/lighthouse-youth-family-services-named-a-winner-in-enquirers-2023-top-workplaces-award/
  • Work for a diverse, seasoned and well-respected agency with engaged leadership team
  • Recovery Friendly Workplace
  • Ability to work remotely for some roles
  • Competitive pay based on licensure/education
  • Generous Paid Time Off (23 days prorated based on hire date) and Other Paid Leave Options (Holidays, FMLA, Bereavement and Parental Leave)
  • Medical, dental, vision, including company paid life and long-term disability insurance.
  • 401k Retirement Plan including company match (up to 6%)
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Department of Education’s Loan Forgiveness Program.
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Engaging Wellness Program
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • Licensure renewal reimbursement; paid training and professional development opportunities.
  • Casual dress

 

Join a winning organization with a great culture and work environment and have a rewarding career that impacts the lives of youth and families!  Find all open positions at https://www.lys.org/lyfscareers/

 

Salary : $70,000 - $87,500

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