Clinic Director

Amae Health

. Lead day-to-day clinical operations of the virtual IOP, including cohort scheduling, curriculum delivery, and level-of-care decisions .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesLead💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive clinical leadership in virtual intensive outpatient programs, with a strong focus on developing treatment modalities, ensuring compliance with California regulations, and maintaining high-quality care standards. Proficient in supervising clinical staff and utilizing evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

California Psychologist LicenseClinical Leadership ExperienceEvidence-Based Group TreatmentTelehealth Delivery ExperienceQuality Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Crisis ManagementTreatment Plan ReviewChart AuditsGroup Curriculum DevelopmentRisk AssessmentBehavioral ActivationCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Outcomes Measurement

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCoaching SkillsNegotiation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

LCSWLMFTLPCC

Industry Keywords

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)Behavioral HealthJoint Commission AccreditationCalifornia Mental Health SystemsPayer Documentation RequirementsClinical SupervisionCohort SchedulingMember RightsTelehealth Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PHP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead day-to-day clinical operations of the virtual IOP, including cohort scheduling, curriculum delivery, and level-of-care decisions
Own clinical protocols for intake, risk and safety assessment, crisis response, step-up/step-down, and discharge planning
Develop new group curriculum and expand treatment modalities and quality of care
Review treatment plans and documentation; conduct chart audits and report quality metrics
Lead case consultations and multidisciplinary huddles
Maintain a clinical caseload or group coverage as needed
Hire, onboard, supervise, and develop clinical staff
Provide clinical supervision for eligible pre-licensed associates in California
Delegate caseloads to meet clinical and business utilization targets
Observe group sessions and provide feedback
Build a culture of clinical rigor, psychological safety, and caseload management for a fully virtual team
Ensure compliance with California licensure, telehealth, informed-consent, and payer requirements
Lead readiness for Joint Commission accreditation and member verification of benefits
Maintain policies and procedures for crisis management, mandated reporting, member rights, and privacy
Partner on state-expansion planning and state-specific clinical and licensure requirements
Support referral partner relationships from a clinical credibility standpoint
Contribute to outcomes measurement and reporting
Participate in clinical escalation and on-call rotation during program hours

Requirements

What you’ll need

Unrestricted California license as a Psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC
Eligibility to supervise associates in California strongly preferred
5+ years of clinical experience
2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role in an IOP, PHP, outpatient, or inpatient behavioral health setting
Strong clinical command of depression and anxiety disorders
Evidence-based group treatment experience, including CBT, DBT skills, behavioral activation, and ACT
Experience with telehealth delivery, virtual risk management, and group-based programming
Working knowledge of quality, compliance, and accreditation standards (CARF/Joint Commission)
Knowledge of payer documentation requirements
Comfort using outcomes and operational metrics to drive decisions
Strong communication, coaching, and negotiation skills
Familiarity with California's mental health and social service systems and member rights preferred
Experience launching or scaling a program or clinic preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Parental leave
Programs built around well-being
Ongoing training, supervision, and mentorship in evidence-based SMI care
Meaningful clinical depth and purpose-built tools
Manageable caseloads
Contribution to new outcomes frameworks and research