Mental Health Clinic Director

Who We Are:

Community Counseling and Mediation (CCM) is a leading provider of mental health and substance abuse services, operating six Article 31 licensed clinics across Brooklyn and Midtown Manhattan. With a dedicated team of over 85 licensed clinicians, CCM offers culturally responsive care through individual, group, and family counseling, as well as psychosocial and psychiatric assessments, and psychopharmacology support.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Clinic Director to lead operations at our outpatient mental health clinic in Brooklyn and Manhattan. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, client-centered care while maintaining regulatory compliance and fostering a positive, collaborative work environment. This role includes both administrative oversight and maintaining an active clinical caseload.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a monthly clinical caseload, conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments and diagnoses.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling addressing mental health and substance abuse challenges.
• Provide leadership and guidance to clinic staff, fostering collaboration and a positive workplace culture.
• Develop and implement clinic policies and procedures in alignment with organizational goals.
• Supervise and evaluate clinic staff, including training, scheduling, caseload management, and performance reviews.
• Promote continuous professional development and quality improvement.
• Ensure compliance with OMH regulations, HIPAA, Medicaid/Medicare, and other relevant laws.
• Oversee quality assurance activities including clinical documentation audits and addressing areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support integrated care and improved client outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field
• Active NYS licensure (e.g., LCSW, PsyD, or PhD) required
• Minimum of 3–5 years of leadership experience in an outpatient mental health or related healthcare setting
• Strong understanding of evidence-based mental health treatment modalities
• Strong knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) and clinical management systems
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills
• Commitment to providing culturally competent, client-centered care