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Ellie Mental Health is seeking a licensed Clinical Director / Practice Lead to help lead and grow an outpatient mental health practice in Sherman Oaks, CA. This is a strong opportunity for a licensed clinician who wants more than a traditional private practice therapy role. We are looking for someone who wants to lead a clinical team, shape the patient care culture, mentor clinicians, uphold high standards of patient care, and help build a practice that is clinically strong, collaborative, and sustainable. This role offers meaningful clinical leadership and autonomy, with the support of established operational infrastructure for billing, credentialing, HR, payroll, marketing, technology, and administrative processes. You will be able to focus on clinical leadership, supervision, quality of patient care, and team development, without having to carry the full administrative or financial burden of running a practice alone.
Job Responsibility:
Lead clinical direction, care standards, and clinical quality for the practice
Provide individual and/or group supervision in accordance with California BBS requirements
Support hiring, onboarding, development, and retention of clinicians
Maintain a small caseload, generally expected to be approximately 6–10 clients
Promote strong documentation, treatment planning, and ethical care standards
Support clinicians through complex client situations and clinical escalations
Help build a culture that is warm, collaborative, accountable, and sustainable
Partner with operational leadership on staffing, client experience, referral growth, and practice development
Represent the clinical voice of the practice in key decisions affecting care delivery and team success
Requirements:
Active, independent California clinical license in good standing: LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, PsyD, or PhD
Experience in outpatient mental health, group practice, community mental health, or a similar clinical setting
Strong clinical judgment and understanding of ethical care standards
Ability to supervise, mentor, and support clinicians
Strong communication, documentation, and leadership skills
Ability to partner effectively with operational and administrative support teams
Nice to have:
Prior experience as a Clinical Director / Practice Manager, Clinical Supervisor, Lead Therapist, Program Director, or similar leadership role
Experience supervising pre-licensed clinicians in accordance with California BBS requirements
Experience helping build, scale, or stabilize a clinical team
Familiarity with outpatient therapy practice operations
Interest in community relationships, referral development, and thoughtful practice growth
What we offer:
401(k)
Bonus based on performance
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Performance-based bonus opportunity tied to clinic’s success
Leadership growth opportunity as the practice expands
Operational support infrastructure designed to reduce administrative burden