Clinical Outpatient Director

CLINICAL OUTPATIENT DIRECTOR

Crown Joy Counseling | Home of Grace
Location: Gulfport, MS
Employment Type: Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY

The Clinical Outpatient Director provides clinical, operational, and strategic leadership for Crown Joy Counseling, an outpatient mental health clinic serving individuals and families through Christ-centered, evidence-based care.

This role is designed for a clinician who is both a leader and a builder—someone who will help grow the counseling team, establish systems of excellence, and guide the clinic toward long-term sustainability.
 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Leadership

• Provide high-quality, ethical counseling services consistent with licensure

• Model excellence in clinical care, documentation, and client engagement

• Support the development of a Christ-centered, clinically sound counseling culture

• Ensure adherence to all ethical, legal, and professional standards

Team Development & Supervision

• Recruit, interview, and onboard counseling staff

• Provide or coordinate clinical supervision (as appropriate to licensure)

• Mentor clinicians and promote ongoing professional development

• Foster a collaborative, healthy team environment

Operations & Systems

• Help establish and refine clinic workflows, scheduling systems, and policies

• Monitor clinician productivity, caseloads, and utilization rates

• Collaborate with administrative staff to ensure efficient clinic operations

• Maintain compliance with state regulations and payer requirements

Strategic Growth

• Partner with leadership to grow the outpatient program

• Identify staffing needs and support expansion efforts

• Track and evaluate clinic performance metrics (caseload, revenue, retention)

• Contribute to long-term vision and sustainability planning

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field

• Active Mississippi licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent)

• Minimum 3–5 years of clinical experience

• Strong organizational and leadership skills

• Commitment to ethical, high-quality clinical care

Preferred:

• Prior leadership, supervisory, or program development experience

• Experience in outpatient or community mental health settings

• Comfort integrating faith and clinical practice in a professional setting

Core Competencies

• Leadership and team development

• Clinical excellence and sound judgment

• Systems thinking and operational awareness

• Strong communication and relational skills

• Alignment with mission-driven, faith-based care

Why Crown Joy Counseling

Crown Joy Counseling exists to provide accessible, high-quality mental health care rooted in hope, restoration, and transformation. As an extension of Home of Grace, this clinic is part of a larger mission to serve individuals and families with both clinical excellence and spiritual depth.

This role offers a unique opportunity to build and lead a growing counseling center, shape its culture, and create lasting impact in the community.