Director, Behavioral Health

Blackbird Health

. Provide administrative and clinical oversight of the expanding therapy teams.

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical operations leadership, with a focus on building and optimizing therapy teams, implementing evidence-based treatment protocols, and ensuring compliance with state regulations. Proven ability to coach and develop clinical managers while driving quality improvement initiatives in a behavioral health setting.

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Master’s Degree in Social WorkActive LCSW License in PA5+ Years of Clinical Operations LeadershipExperience in Pediatric and Adolescent Mental HealthProficiency in Quality Improvement Frameworks

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Hard Skills

Clinical Operations LeadershipEvidence-Based Treatment ProtocolsPerformance CoachingClinical Documentation StandardizationOutcome Measures ProficiencyScheduling Metrics OptimizationQuality Improvement InitiativesMulti-Site Team ManagementClinical MentoringRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

CoachingCollaborationSupervisionCommunicationTeam Development

Certifications & Qualifications

LCSW License

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthClinical OversightTherapy TeamsPediatric Mental HealthAdolescent Mental HealthClinical ProtocolsQuality ImprovementTalent AcquisitionOnboarding FrameworksHybrid Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide administrative and clinical oversight of the expanding therapy teams.
Lead regional clinical managers and therapists across active markets.
Build scalable clinical protocols and optimize provider caseloads.
Supervise, coach, and develop clinical site managers and supervisors.
Provide regular 1:1 performance coaching, group supervision, and clinical mentoring.
Collaborate across Medical Services and Clinical Leadership to establish evidence-based treatment protocols.
Standardize clinical documentation and measure changes in client quality of life.
Support therapist recruitment and streamline onboarding.
Optimize schedule capacity so clinicians meet caseload goals without burnout.
Oversee continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Ensure clinical workflows and regional delivery models comply with state regulations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or a related field.
Active, unrestricted clinical license to practice psychotherapy in PA as an LCSW.
5+ years of clinical operations leadership experience in a behavioral health setting, with proven depth as a Manager, Associate Director, or Director.
Proven track record of leading, coaching, and evaluating clinical site managers/supervisors.
Direct clinical background with a dedicated focus on pediatric, adolescent, and family mental health.
Demonstrated ability to build, scale, and retain multi-site or remote therapist teams in a growing environment.
Deep commitment to multi-disciplinary care, evidence-based pediatric and adolescent interventions, and outcome-driven therapeutic practices.
Ability to partner across Clinical Operations, Talent Acquisition, IT, and Quality.
Proficiency using outcome measures, productivity benchmarks, and scheduling metrics.
Strong understanding of state behavioral health regulatory requirements, clinical protocols, and quality improvement frameworks.
Nice to have: Dual licensure across multiple Blackbird active markets (PA, VA, NJ, MD).
Nice to have: Experience leading hybrid operations.
Nice to have: Background in developing formal clinical onboarding frameworks and continuing education tracks.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
Career growth opportunities within a scaling healthcare organization
Supportive, clinician-first work culture and diverse leadership team