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Director of Outpatient Services jobs are open across health systems, physician groups, rehabilitation networks, and specialty clinics, from manager-level to executive director, with specializations in behavioral health, physical therapy, and multi-site ambulatory care. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Director of Clinical Services – Outpatient Behavioral Health (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT)
Location: Salem, MA
Pay: $90,000 – $105,000 per year, negotiable based on experience
Job type: Full-time
About the role
Well known and respected non-profit is hiring a Director of Clinical Services to lead its outpatient behavioral health clinic in Salem and its contracts with the Department of Children and Families (DCF). This is the top clinical leadership role in the agency’s behavioral health services. You’ll own clinical quality, compliance, the clinic budget, and growth.
It’s a good fit for an independently licensed clinician who has run an outpatient program and wants a mission-driven role with real authority over how the clinic runs.
What you’ll do
- Lead day-to-day operations of the outpatient mental health and substance use clinic on the North Shore
- Manage DCF behavioral health contracts and help win new funding
- Hire, supervise, and develop clinicians, psychiatrists, and interns, with one-on-one supervision, case conferences, and in-service training
- Keep the clinic in compliance with DPH, BSAS, and DCF requirements, including licensing and documentation standards
- Oversee intake so it’s thorough, timely, and professional
- Build community partnerships and referral sources to grow the clinic
- Review financial statements and budgets with agency finance leadership
- Lead insurance credentialing and make sure third-party billing requirements are met
- Chair Quality Assurance and High-Risk Review meetings
- Contribute to grant writing and new program development
- Share on-call coverage for clinical emergencies, with some evenings and weekends
What you’ll bring
- Independent Massachusetts license: LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT
- Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or a related field
- At least 5 years of post-graduate experience in mental health and substance use program management
- Proven experience supervising and leading clinical teams
- Strong diagnosis, treatment planning, and crisis intervention skills
- Knowledge of co-occurring disorders and risk assessment
- Experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families
- Working knowledge of Massachusetts regulations and third-party billing
- Valid Massachusetts driver’s license and reliable vehicle for local travel
Preferred
- DCF contract experience
- Experience with DPH-licensed clinic operations and insurance credentialing
- Bilingual
Pay: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Salem, MA 01970
Director of Clinical Services – Outpatient Behavioral Health (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT)
Location: Salem, MA
Pay: $90,000 – $105,000 per year, negotiable based on experience
Job type: Full-time
About the role
Well known and respected non-profit is hiring a Director of Clinical Services to lead its outpatient behavioral health clinic in Salem and its contracts with the Department of Children and Families (DCF). This is the top clinical leadership role in the agency’s behavioral health services. You’ll own clinical quality, compliance, the clinic budget, and growth.
It’s a good fit for an independently licensed clinician who has run an outpatient program and wants a mission-driven role with real authority over how the clinic runs.
What you’ll do
- Lead day-to-day operations of the outpatient mental health and substance use clinic on the North Shore
- Manage DCF behavioral health contracts and help win new funding
- Hire, supervise, and develop clinicians, psychiatrists, and interns, with one-on-one supervision, case conferences, and in-service training
- Keep the clinic in compliance with DPH, BSAS, and DCF requirements, including licensing and documentation standards
- Oversee intake so it’s thorough, timely, and professional
- Build community partnerships and referral sources to grow the clinic
- Review financial statements and budgets with agency finance leadership
- Lead insurance credentialing and make sure third-party billing requirements are met
- Chair Quality Assurance and High-Risk Review meetings
- Contribute to grant writing and new program development
- Share on-call coverage for clinical emergencies, with some evenings and weekends
What you’ll bring
- Independent Massachusetts license: LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT
- Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or a related field
- At least 5 years of post-graduate experience in mental health and substance use program management
- Proven experience supervising and leading clinical teams
- Strong diagnosis, treatment planning, and crisis intervention skills
- Knowledge of co-occurring disorders and risk assessment
- Experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families
- Working knowledge of Massachusetts regulations and third-party billing
- Valid Massachusetts driver’s license and reliable vehicle for local travel
Preferred
- DCF contract experience
- Experience with DPH-licensed clinic operations and insurance credentialing
- Bilingual
Pay: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Salem, MA 01970
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of outpatient services jobs.
- Master's degree in health administration, business administration, or a related clinical field
- Five or more years of progressive healthcare operations or clinical management experience
- Demonstrated experience managing outpatient or ambulatory care service lines
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems and practice management platforms
- Knowledge of CMS conditions of participation, Joint Commission standards, and HIPAA compliance
- Experience developing and monitoring departmental budgets, staffing models, and productivity metrics
Tips for Your Director of Outpatient Services Job Search
Quantify patient volume and throughput outcomes
Outpatient directors are hired to move operational metrics. Rewrite your resume bullets to show specific improvements in patient flow, appointment capacity, or no-show rates you achieved in previous leadership roles, not just duties you held.
Highlight multi-site or multi-service oversight experience
Many outpatient director postings require managing more than one clinic or service line simultaneously. If you've overseen satellite locations, concurrent service lines, or matrixed teams, name each scope explicitly rather than generalizing your leadership experience.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of outpatient services openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by accreditation and regulatory environment
Filter your search by organization type, since Joint Commission-accredited hospitals, federally qualified health centers, and private specialty groups each require different compliance knowledge. Tailoring your cover letter to the regulatory context of each employer signals genuine operational readiness.
Prepare a data-driven case study for interviews
Outpatient director interviews frequently include scenario questions about budget variances, staffing shortfalls, or payer mix challenges. Arrive with a structured example showing how you diagnosed a specific operational problem, the actions you led, and the measurable result that followed.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Clarify reporting structure, number of direct reports, capital authority, and whether the role owns provider credentialing or only administrative functions. Ambiguity in outpatient director scopes is common, and resolving it before you sign prevents misalignment within the first few months.
Director of Outpatient Services Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of outpatient servicess?
Source EQ, CommonSpirit Health, and Kenneth Young Center are hiring the most director of outpatient servicess right now, with openings concentrated in Washington, Kansas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems with large ambulatory networks and multi-specialty physician groups tend to post the most volume consistently.
How many director of outpatient services jobs are remote?
About 100% of director of outpatient services openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most outpatient operations roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include revenue cycle oversight, compliance management, and regional director roles that coordinate across geographically distributed clinic sites.
How do you become a director of outpatient services?
Start by completing a graduate degree in health administration, nursing leadership, or a related clinical field, then build progressive management experience across outpatient or ambulatory settings. Move from supervisor or manager roles into assistant director positions, demonstrate budget ownership and regulatory compliance results, and pursue credentials such as the Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives to signal readiness for director-level responsibility.
Can you get hired as a director of outpatient services without prior director experience?
Yes, candidates coming from assistant director, operations manager, or clinical manager roles are regularly considered if they can show direct accountability for staffing, budgets, and regulatory compliance. Smaller independent clinics and federally qualified health centers often promote strong managers into director roles, making those organizations a practical entry point for candidates making their first step into a director title.
What does the director of outpatient services interview process look like?
Most employers conduct an initial screening with HR or a talent team, followed by a panel interview with the VP of Ambulatory Services, clinical leads, and finance. A final round often includes a site walkthrough, a presentation on a hypothetical operational challenge, and a conversation with the executive team. The full process from first contact to offer typically moves across four to six weeks for health system roles.
Where can I find and apply to director of outpatient services jobs?
You can find and apply to director of outpatient services jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and service line background, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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