Clinic Director - Mental Health Operations & Clinical Leadership

The Opportunity

Ellie Mental Health Portsmouth-Seacoast is seeking an experienced, independently licensed mental health professional who is excited to take the next step in their leadership career as Clinic Director of our established outpatient mental health practice. You'll work directly with our local Franchise Owners, taking meaningful responsibility for the day-to-day operations, clinical leadership, team development, and continued growth of an established practice.

What You'll Do

As Clinic Director, you'll provide hands-on leadership across the clinical, operational, and business aspects of the practice.

Lead & Develop the Team

• Recruit, mentor, coach, and retain talented clinicians.
• Provide clinical supervision and support professional development.
• Foster a positive, collaborative culture built on trust, accountability, and high standards.
• Address performance concerns constructively and help clinicians succeed.

Manage Clinic Operations

• Oversee day-to-day clinic operations and help ensure the practice runs efficiently.
• Monitor clinician schedules, caseloads, productivity, and client access.
• Use operational and financial metrics to identify challenges and opportunities for improvement.
• Solve problems proactively and implement practical solutions.

Drive Quality & Growth

• Uphold high standards for clinical care, ethics, documentation, and client experience.
• Support strong client retention and continuity of care.
• Build relationships with community partners and referral sources.
• Collaborate with the Franchise Owners on clinic performance, strategic priorities, and sustainable growth.

Who We're Looking For

• Brings positive energy, enthusiasm, and a proactive approach to leadership.
• Enjoys mentoring clinicians and helping people grow.
• Communicates clearly, handles difficult conversations, and holds people accountable.
• Is organized, resourceful, and comfortable balancing competing priorities.
• Understands that excellent clinical care and sound business practices go hand in hand.
• Is comfortable working with productivity expectations, performance metrics, and operational goals.
• Takes ownership of challenges and follows through on solutions.
• Values collaboration while being confident making decisions.
• Is excited to expand their leadership skills and take on meaningful responsibility.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's or Doctoral degree in an appropriate behavioral health discipline.
• Current, unrestricted New Hampshire clinical license in good standing as an LCMHC, LICSW, or Licensed Psychologist.
• Minimum of five years of relevant clinical experience.
• Experience in outpatient mental health, group practice, community mental health, or a comparable clinical setting.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical supervision, team leadership, program coordination, or practice operations.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organizational skills, and professional ethics.
• Interest in and ability to assume broader operational and business management responsibilities.

Preferred

• Previous experience as a Clinical Supervisor, Lead Clinician, Program Manager, Practice Manager, Clinic Director, or similar role.
• Experience supervising clinicians working toward independent licensure.
• Experience with staff development, performance management, scheduling, productivity, or clinical operations.
• Familiarity with practice financials, budgeting, referral development, or program growth.