Clinic Director

Full-Time Clinic Director

Salaried, Exempt

Reporting to : President & CEO

Introduction : Championing Holistic Culturally Responsive Mental Health Care in New York

In today's world, mental health care is no longer a luxury, but a fundamental necessity. At BlantonPeale, we're committed to providing affordable, accessible and culturally responsive mental health services that address the whole person.

We celebrate diversity in our approach to treatment, the backgrounds of our clients and the diversity of our therapists.

Blanton-Peale therapists are experts in a wide range of evidence-based therapies, tailoring their approach to each individual's unique needs.

Our services encompass talk therapy, complementary psychiatric services, openness to a client's experience of spirituality, and a focus on fostering resilience.

In 2023 alone, we provided over 33,000 sessions of care to New Yorkers in need.

Our commitment to excellence extends to training the next generation of mental health professionals. Blanton-Peale is a sought-after training ground for early-career and seasoned social workers, counselors, psychiatrists, and psychoanalysts.

Under the guidance of our expert supervisors, they gain invaluable experience working with a diverse clientele.

This legacy of innovation stems from our founders, Dr. Norman Vincent Peale and Dr. Smiley Blanton. Pioneering the integration of mental health and spiritual care during the Great Depression, they recognized the profound impact both aspects have on human well-being.

We continue their mission, ensuring that everyone has access to the support they deserve to heal, grow, and flourish.

Summary : Blanton-Peale Institute & Counseling Center seeks a passionate leader for its NYS-licensed Outpatient Mental Health Clinic.

As Clinic Director, you'll oversee all aspects of our clinic, ensuring high-quality, affordable mental healthcare and effective clinic staff and operations that meet budget requirements.

You'll champion our mission of serving diverse New Yorkers and lead a team dedicated to holistic, culturally responsive care.

Work Schedule : This leadership role offers a flexible hybrid schedule : 3 days onsite, with expectation of one evening of coverage, and 2 days remote, allowing you to work effectively within your preferred environment.

Responsibilities :

1. Developing and Aligning Clinic Strategy and Systems :

• Ensure that the Blanton-Peale Counseling Center is well-positioned within the market to support its growth and ability to meet long-term strategic goals.
• Oversee effective and compliant clinic operations, including staffing structure, the intake / client pipeline, therapist staffing approach, and a community outreach strategy.
• Develop the clinic budget in partnership with the CFO, a plan for implementation that meets budget, and interventions for course correction, as needed.
• Develop a robust process for assessing client demand and ensuring therapist capacity, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress and address issues quickly.
• In collaboration with the CFO and IT provider, identify and implement reporting and technology enhancements.

2. Staff Leadership :

• Develop and implement staff and supervision models, in collaboration with the Assistant Director for Clinical Supervision, that are responsive to market demand and compliant with OMH, insurance and licensure requirements.
• Manage hiring and supervision of clinic management positions, creating a culture of collaboration and accountability that ensures a smooth operational flow and evening and on-call coverage.
• Work with the Assistant Director for Clinical Supervision to hire BP Fee For Service (FFS) therapists (70+) and with the Director of Psychiatric Services to hire FFS psychiatrists (approximately 5).

Foster a sense of community among them.

3. Client-Focused Operations :

• Ensure that clinic operations provide an optimal therapeutic experience for clients and establish methods for monitoring the same, including intake turnaround times, conversion rates from initial inquiry to initial session, and therapeutic effectiveness.
• Establish and monitor systems to match client demand with therapist availability.

4. Clinic Culture & Procedures :

Maintain a culture of continuous improvement and policies, procedures and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to align operations with best practice and the Blanton-Peale mission.

Relationships :

• Reports to : President & CEO
• Direct Reports : Assistant Directors, Office Manager, Outreach & Engagement Coordinator

part-time) and Director of Psychiatric Services (part-time M.D.)

• Key Inter-Departmental Relationships : Chief Financial Officer, Controller / Billing Supervisor,
• Clinic Marketing, Director of Development, and Training Programs

Qualifications :

• Licensed New York State mental health professional with credentials to allow for clinical supervision, LCSW preferred.
• Significant experience with a broad range of clinical presentations, SIFI certification preferred.
• Experience leading a mental health care practice or other healthcare entity within a complex system of care, with OMH MHOTRS clinic experience preferred.
• Proven experience in identifying and implementing best practices in mental healthcare, especially in process improvement initiatives.
• Expertise in budgeting and financial management.
• A vision for the integration of mental health and spiritual care.
• Proven experience in developing, overseeing and introducing innovative mental health programs.
• Dedication to a diverse, inclusive, and collegial workplace.

Salary Range : $100-120K

Blanton-Peale offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time exempt employees, including :

• Paid Time Off : 20 vacation days, 13 holidays, 7 personal days, and 12 sick days per year, plus summer Fridays and other 5-hour days.
• Health Insurance : Choice of three Oxford Freedom EPO plans with employer contribution and dental / vision coverage.
• Retirement : 403(b) plan with employer match up to 5% of salary.
• Life Insurance & Disability : Basic coverage included, with options to purchase additional coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts : Commuter, Limited FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and HSA options for tax-advantaged savings.

To Apply : Submit your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the position.

Blanton-Peale Institute & Counseling Center does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or genetic information.

We strongly encourage people of diverse identities to apply.