Clinic Director - Outpatient Mental Health

Responsive recruiter Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Ellie Mental Health – Trooper, PA 

At Ellie Mental Health, we’re redefining what mental health care looks like — for clients and clinicians alike. We believe therapy should be accessible, authentic, creative, and deeply human. As Clinic Director, you’ll lead a growing outpatient practice while helping build a culture where clinicians thrive and clients feel genuinely supported.

If you’re a strong clinical leader who enjoys mentoring teams, driving growth, improving operations, and making a meaningful community impact, we’d love to meet you.

Position Summary

The Clinic Director is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and day-to-day operations of a growing outpatient mental health clinic consisting of approximately 10–15 therapists. This role combines clinical leadership, team development, operational oversight, community engagement, and business management.

The ideal candidate is both people-focused and results-driven — someone who can inspire clinicians, maintain high standards of care, foster a positive team culture, and help drive sustainable clinic growth.

This position also maintains a reasonable outpatient caseload.

What You’ll Do

Clinical Leadership & Staff Development

•  Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain exceptional therapists aligned with Ellie’s culture and mission 
•  Provide ongoing leadership, mentorship, training, and performance development 
•  Foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative team environment 
•  Conduct regular 1:1 meetings focused on clinician productivity, documentation quality, and professional growth 
•  Support performance coaching, corrective action processes, and staff development initiatives as needed 
•  Lead peer consultation and clinical collaboration meetings 

Clinical Oversight

•  Provide clinical oversight and supervision for pre-licensed clinicians and mental health professionals 
•  Ensure documentation, treatment planning, and clinical practices meet regulatory and organizational standards 
•  Maintain high-quality client care and evidence-based practices across the clinic 
•  Support clinicians with case consultation and ethical decision-making 

Client Care

•  Maintain a manageable outpatient caseload 
•  Complete assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, progress notes, and clinical documentation in compliance with company standards 
•  Collaborate with families, providers, schools, employers, and community partners as appropriate 
•  Utilize creative and individualized interventions to support client success 

Operations & Business Management

•  Partner with the franchise owner to achieve clinic performance and financial goals 
•  Monitor scheduling, productivity, client satisfaction, and operational efficiency 
•  Respond professionally and promptly to client, staff, and stakeholder concerns 
•  Ensure smooth daily clinic operations and a welcoming environment 
•  Support implementation of company policies, procedures, and compliance standards 

Community Outreach & Growth

•  Build relationships with referral sources, schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations 
•  Lead local outreach, networking, and partnership efforts 
•  Collaborate with marketing initiatives to increase community awareness and clinic visibility 

Qualifications

•  Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, or related mental health field 
•  Active independent Pennsylvania license required (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent) 
•  Prior leadership, supervision, or practice management experience preferred 
•  Strong knowledge of outpatient mental health operations and Pennsylvania clinical regulations 
•  Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills 
•  Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment 
•  Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems and Microsoft 365

Why Join Ellie?

•  Industry-leading compensation structure including salary, commissions, and performance bonuses 
•  Opportunity to lead and shape a thriving outpatient clinic 
•  Supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven culture 
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