Executive Director, Brighton

The role

The Executive Director oversees the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for adults and adolescents. This role manages clinic operations, P&L, staff performance, and community outreach to drive program growth.

What you will do

• Oversee PHP and IOP programming, including day-to-day operations and KPIs
• Manage clinic-level P&L and financial health
• Build and maintain relationships with referral partners
• Represent the organization in the local behavioral health ecosystem
• Manage staffing, schedules, and productivity
• Provide supervision, coaching, and mentoring for licensed and pre-licensed clinicians
• Ensure compliance with state licensure, payer requirements, and accrediting bodies
• Implement process improvements for clinical and operational performance
• Drive referral growth through community engagement and outreach
• Ensure safety of staff and clients through protocols and training

Required qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field from an accredited institution
• Graduated with a Masters Degree on or before 2021
• Active independent Massachusetts license (LICSW or LMHC)
• 5+ years of work experience post-Master's
• 5-7 years of clinical experience in higher levels of care
• 2+ years in a management role
• Willingness to provide formal clinical supervision to associate-level clinicians if eligible
• Proven leadership experience in mental health settings serving adolescents and adults
• Knowledge of evidence-based modalities (DBT, CBT, ACT, MI)
• Strong business acumen with experience in financial operations and clinic growth
• Skilled in technology and software systems including EHRs and Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated cultural competency and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Nice to have

• 3+ years post-independent licensure
• Experience in IOP/PHP, inpatient, residential, or emergency room settings
• Established professional network
• Experience partnering with outreach or business development teams
• Kipu EHR experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision
• HealthJoy unlimited therapy
• UHC wellness program
• HSA/FSA options
• Pet insurance
• Responsible PTO
• 401(k) with company match
• All licensing fees covered
• Annual stipend for tuition reimbursement, ongoing education, or CEUs
• Structured clinical supervision for pre-licensed clinicians

About the company

Guidelight Health is a behavioral healthcare company providing PHP and IOP services. They are a newly launched organization aiming to redefine the behavioral health industry.