What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Outpatient Services position at North Tampa Behavioral Health Hospital?
Location: Onsite in Wesley Chapel, FL
Our Mission
Acadia Healthcare’s purpose is to Lead Care With Light and our mission is to be a world-class organization that sets the standard for excellence in the treatment of mental health and addiction concerns. We strive to maintain our standing as a thought leader in the behavioral healthcare industry, providing treatment that is synonymous with compassion and innovation.
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.
Compensation & Benefits
We value your expertise and dedication - and we invest in your success
Clinical & Operational Leadership
About
To learn more about disqualifying offenses, exemption procedures, and screening timelines, please visit the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Background Screening Education & Awareness webpage:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applicants are encouraged to review these requirements before applying.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.
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Our Mission
Acadia Healthcare’s purpose is to Lead Care With Light and our mission is to be a world-class organization that sets the standard for excellence in the treatment of mental health and addiction concerns. We strive to maintain our standing as a thought leader in the behavioral healthcare industry, providing treatment that is synonymous with compassion and innovation.
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.
Compensation & Benefits
We value your expertise and dedication - and we invest in your success
- Competitive Base Salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and recognized holidays
- Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental wellness resources
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within Acadia’s nationwide network
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
- Supervises a team of employees
About
To learn more about disqualifying offenses, exemption procedures, and screening timelines, please visit the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Background Screening Education & Awareness webpage:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applicants are encouraged to review these requirements before applying.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.
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