Clinical Director, Behavioral Health

School Health Corporation

Clinical Director leading clinical operations in pediatric behavioral health, managing teams and improving mental health services. Focused on driving utilization and operational performance in New York's pediatric mental health care.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a state-based pod of 30–50 clinical FTEs (therapists, psychiatrists, psychiatric NPs)
Provide board-approved clinical supervision to pre-licensed and newly licensed clinicians per state requirements
Coach and develop therapists and psychiatrists; build a culture of clinical excellence, peer learning, and evidence-based practice
Hire, onboard, train, mentor staff therapists
Monitor clinical outcomes, functional assessments and drive continuous improvement
Own provider utilization and scheduling efficiency—drive billable time to 75–90% while protecting clinician wellbeing
Oversee patient intake, triage, and therapist-patient matching to optimize clinical fit and reduce no-shows
Manage referral flow from PM Pediatrics urgent care, pediatricians, schools, and third-party platforms
Drive visit volume growth and revenue per FTE targets while maintaining clinical quality
Work with mental health leadership team to develop and implement innovative programs across the service line

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active clinical license (LCSW, or PhD/PsyD) with board-approved supervisor designation in your state of practice and Medicaid enrollment in the state(s) of practice
5+ years of post-licensure clinical experience in mental health or behavioral health settings
3+ years of leadership experience in clinical operations, practice management, or team leadership
Experience in pediatric or adolescent mental health settings (outpatient clinics, school-based programs, integrated care)
Proven ability to drive utilization, scheduling, and operational performance in healthcare settings
Strong business acumen: Demonstrated proficiency in data management and analytics including creating reports, spreadsheets and presentations, reading and comprehending P&L statements, making data-driven decisions
Clinical credibility: therapists and psychiatrists respect you as a clinician, supervisor, and mentor
Comfort with technology: proficiency with EMRs, telehealth platforms, scheduling systems, and analytics dashboards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical supervisioncoachingclinical outcomes monitoringfunctional assessmentsutilization managementscheduling efficiencydata managementanalyticsreport creationP&L statement comprehension

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationteam buildingclinical credibilitybusiness acumenproblem-solvingcontinuous improvementcultural developmentpeer learning

Certifications

LCSWPhDPsyDboard-approved supervisor designation