Executive Director of Mental Health - Raleigh, NC
Job Description
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Executive Director of Mental Health to oversee the development and daily operations of an Outpatient Behavioral Health Practice providing Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Programming (PHP).
The Executive Director is responsible for ensuring clinically excellent, client-centered care while maintaining full compliance with regulatory, licensing, and accreditation standards. This role partners with organizational leadership and provides supervision and mentorship to multidisciplinary team members, fostering a culture of integrity, service excellence, and clinical quality.
Essential Responsibilities:
Model and promote 5-Star Service standards to clients, families, team members, and referral sources
Provide leadership, direction, and supervision to multidisciplinary clinical and administrative staff
Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure efficient and effective service delivery
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement operational adjustments to achieve organizational goals
Ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care within IOP and PHP programs
Review and approve group therapy assignments to ensure balanced caseloads and appropriate programming
Lead and participate in performance improvement initiatives focused on patient outcomes and staff development
Collaborate with network leadership on business development, referral relationships, and community outreach
Ensure full compliance with licensing, accreditation, state, federal, and contractual requirements
Evaluate patient satisfaction and treatment outcomes, incorporating feedback into program enhancements
Qualifications:
Master's degree in Public Health, Business Administration, Public Administration, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field
Active North Carolina clinical license (LICSW, LPC, LMFT, or similar) strongly preferred
Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment
Experience treating mental health disorders strongly preferred
Experience in a corporate-managed healthcare environment strongly preferred
Work Environment
Outpatient Behavioral Health setting
Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization (PHP) programs
Leadership role overseeing multidisciplinary teams
Benefits:
Flexible Dental & Vision Plan Options
100% Company-Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Emotional Well-Being Support
100% Company-Paid Critical Illness Coverage (with enrolled health plan)
100% Company-Paid Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Company-Sponsored HSA, FSA & DSA Tax Savings Accounts
Generous Team Member Referral Program
Parental Leave
For More details, you can reach Marcello Zeller at (972)-587-0435 or email [email protected]
