Director of Clinical Operations

Finding Freedom Ranch is seeking a compassionate and experienced leader to serve as our Director of Clinical Operations for the outpatient program. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape and expand evidence-based care for adolescents and adults with eating disorders in a biblically grounded environment. If you're passionate about clinical excellence, team leadership, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of others, we invite you to explore this opportunity and consider joining our dedicated team.

Position Overview:

The Director of Clinical Operations oversees the clinical and operational functions of the outpatient program, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care for adolescents and adults with eating disorders. This position plays a key role in ongoing program development and expansion to enhance service offerings to meet community needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Provides direct supervision to licensed therapists, dieticians, and clerical staff, including oversight of scheduling, workflow, clinical care, performance management, and professional development.

Master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field.

Fully licensed (e.g., LMSW, LPC, or equivalent).

Minimum of two years of direct patient care experience, including individual therapy, with both adolescents and adults with eating disorders.

Minimum of one year of leadership experience, supervisory, or program management experience in a clinical setting.

Desire to work in and sustain a biblically based treatment environment.

Three or more years of direct patient care experience, including individual therapy, with individuals with eating disorders; experience working with adolescents is preferred.

Proficiency in evidence-based treatment approaches for eating disorders, such as Family-Based Treatment (FBT) and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E).

Experience with clinical operations, quality assurance and administrative oversight in a healthcare setting.

Experience in program development, service expansion, or implementing new clinical initiatives.

Experience collaborating with external partners, referral sources, or community stakeholders to enhance patient care and service accessibility.

Familiarity with licensing and accreditation standards applicable to outpatient behavioral health services.

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, fostering collaboration among staff, patients, and external partners.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to interact collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including competing organizations and referral sources.

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to support decision-making in clinical and operational challenges.

Strong initiative and adaptability, with the ability to independently manage multiple responsibilities in a start-up environment and contribute to the development and launch of a new program.

Ability to oversee clinical care and ensure alignment with best practices and organizational policies.

Ability to provide strength-based guidance, mentorship, and professional development to a multidisciplinary team.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications.

Access to reliable transportation for required travel.

Oversees the clinical and operational functions of the outpatient program.

Develops, implements, and enforces outpatient facility policies and procedures.

Directs budgeting and financial planning in alignment with the approved budget to ensure the sustainability of the outpatient facility.

Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies related to outpatient eating disorder treatment.

Facilitates program development and expansion efforts to enhance service offerings and meet community needs.

Collaborates with external partners, referral sources, and community stakeholders to enhance patient care and service accessibility.

Provides direct supervision to licensed therapists, dieticians, and clerical staff, including oversight of scheduling, workflow, clinical care, performance management, and professional development.

Develops and facilitates training for clinical and administrative staff to ensure adherence to best practices in eating disorder treatment and…