About the role
The Associate Director of IOP provides clinical and people leadership for the Intensive Outpatient Program team. This role ensures high-quality clinical care, effective staff leadership, smooth program operations, and continuous improvement of outcomes within the IOP. The Associate Director balances direct clinical involvement with leadership, oversight, and strategic contribution aligned with organizational goals. The Associate Director will work closely with the Senior Director of Specialty Clinics to manage revenue and expenditures and grow services in order to expand access to the communities MMHC serves.
Roles and Responsibilities
Oversight of Clinical Team outcomes and metrics
Support clinical team via recognition, coaching, skill development, performance management, and regular check-ins
Participate in strategic problem solving, planning, and execution
Partner with the Senior Director of Operations – Specialty Clinics to optimize client experience, clinical outcomes, and business performance
Approves PTO and scheduling adjustments to maintain program coverage
Recommends and implements program improvements and operational changes
Maintain a client case load offering of group and individual therapy
Key Competencies
Strong clinical judgment and crisis management skills
Effective people leadership and coaching abilities
Clear, concise communication and meeting facilitation
Data-informed decision-making
Ability to balance direct clinical work with leadership responsibilities
Project management and continuous improvement mindset
Compensation
Base salary: $91,000 annually (exempt)
Expected total compensation after bonus: $103,000 annually
Qualifications
Completed Master’s or Doctoral Degree (LICSW, LPC, LPCC, LMFT or Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an accredited academic program)
Established leadership experience that includes oversight of clinicians (licensed and unlicensed), project management, navigating operational efficiencies, assisting with change management and prioritizing employee engagement and retention
Experience providing supervision and professional development to unlicensed clinicians and licensed clinicians
Current active license in the state of Minnesota
Good standing with the professional board
Experience providing clinical services in an outpatient setting
This role is critical to maintaining clinical excellence, operational consistency, and a supportive, high-performing team culture.