East Tennessee Behavioral Health·Dartmouth, Massachusetts
The Admissions RN is responsible for reviewing medical documentation, conducting patient assessments, and facilitating the admission process for a behavioral health facility. They coordinate with medical personnel and insurance providers to ensure appropriate levels of care and timely authorizations.
Overview We are hiring a Director Of Outpatient Services to build and manage our PHP/IOP program!
Location: Onsite in Dartmouth, Massachusetts Recently Increased Salary: $97,000 to $132,000 annually Why You’ll Love This Role We know top talent deserves top rewards.
Here’s what you’ll enjoy: Relocation Assistance- We’ll support your move with a generous relocation package.
Professional Growth & Career Pathing - your development is our priority.
Executive Mentorship – Paired with a corporate clinical support from day one Competitive Salary & Bonuses Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with Company Match Generous PTO - Includes vacation, holidays, extended sick leave, and mental health days.
Industry-Leading Training & Support - You’ll be paired with a corporate clinical mentor from day one.
About UsSouthcoast Behavioral Health is a 192-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, providing compassionate behavioral health care for adolescents, adults, and seniors.
Our multidisciplinary teams deliver personalized treatment in a supportive environment focused on healing, dignity, and long-term recovery.
Why Join UsJoin a mission-driven team dedicated to making a real impact in behavioral health.
At Southcoast Behavioral Health, you’ll work alongside experienced clinicians in a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and your work helps patients build healthier futures.
The Director of Outpatient Services is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations and long-term success of the facility’s partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP). This role is accountable for achieving key performance targets - including volume growth, financial performance, patient experience, and clinical quality – by driving clinical excellence, operational rigor, referral growth, and standardized care delivery across the behavioral health care continuum. The Director will serve as a clinical leader, performance coach, and community advocate, ensuring a seamless transition for patients stepping down from inpatient care and patients stepping up from community-based care.
Clinical & Operational Leadership Oversee day-to-day operations and clinical program for PHP and IOP services, including occasional facilitation of groups Achieve key business objectives including ADC, visits, revenue, EBITDA, patient retention, patient satisfaction, and clinical quality outcomes Monitor KPIs regularly and adjust operations to meet goals, address barriers, and ensure continuous improvement. Serve as a visible leader with internal stakeholders to drive step-down admissions from inpatient units and build advocacy for outpatient care/behavioral health care continuum Actively support business development and outreach activities to enhance brand awareness and drive direct admissions. Coordinate weekly group assignments and session topics to balance clinician workloads and tailor care to patient cohort needs. Utilize feedback, patient outcome data, and satisfaction surveys to enhance care delivery and program relevance and to ensure services remain accessible and responsive to the needs of the target population. Collaborate with divisional and corporate leadership on identifying and implementing strategic growth initiatives, including expansion planning and program development. Team Development & Supervision Hire, onboard, and retain a high-performing team Provide supervision, training, and mentorship for clinical and support staff, including therapists, counselors, BHAs, and students. Compliance & Quality Assurance Ensure compliance with all relevant licensure, accreditation, regulatory, and contractual obligations (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, state laws). Develop and assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures. Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient records and services delivered.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Required to be a Master’s or Doctorate-level Licensed Clinician – e.g., LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, PsyD, PhD. Minimum of 4 years in behavioral healthcare, including 2+ years of operations and managerial experience. Experience with PHP and IOP levels of care strongly preferred. Preference for experience working with acute psychiatric hospital and/or residential SUD treatment providers. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: · Master’s or Doctorate-level Licensed Clinician – e.g., LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, PhD (Clinical, Counseling or Educational Psychology), or PsyD SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS: Supervises a team of employees We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. #LI-AM1 #LI-SCBH #LI-ONSITE AHCORP
Candidates must hold at least an Associate's degree in Nursing and a valid state nursing license. A minimum of one year of clinical experience and certifications in CPR and de-escalation are required.
Market context
In Massachusetts, behavioral health employers often look for licensed or license-eligible clinicians with experience supporting at-risk youth and families, so demand tends to stay steady for candidates who can work across settings and age groups. These roles can be competitive because employers usually want a master’s degree, a clear licensure path, and practical experience; review the summarized requirements and benefits here, which are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and tailor your application to youth and family work.
