Senior Vice President for Clinical Services
Location : New York, NY (Hybrid)
Schedule : MondayFriday, 9am5pm (35 hours / week, no weekends; occasional after-hours calls)
Employment Type : Full-Time
A leading NYC behavioral health organization is seeking an experienced LCSW with both clinical and management expertise to serve as the Senior Vice President for Clinical Services . This leader will oversee the operations of a NYS Article 31 Mental Health Clinic (MHOTRS), providing strategic, administrative, and clinical oversight to ensure high-quality care, regulatory compliance, and strong staff performance.
This is a hybrid role onsite to start, then transitioning to 2 days onsite / 3 days remote .
About the Role
The Senior VP for Clinical Services leads all aspects of clinical operations, compliance, documentation standards, productivity, and program quality. This role directly supervises 7 staff members and an Assistant Director , while also partnering closely with the Intake, Billing, and Medical teams. The SVP ensures the clinic delivers effective in-person and telehealth services and maintains adherence to OMH, DOHMH, Medicare, Medicaid, and Article 31 regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative Oversight
- Monitor productivity for all clinic staff according to billable hour standards
- Ensure documentation and clinic activity meet OMH 599, Medicare, Medicaid, and payer regulations
- Prepare materials for site audits and act as primary liaison during reviews
- Address client concerns and administrative issues with a strong customer service mindset
- Develop staffing plans, coverage schedules, and ensure on-site director availability
- Oversee or facilitate clinic meetings, mid-week huddles, and biweekly clinical consultation hours
- Participate in shared rotation for after-hours / emergency phone coverage
Clinical Leadership & Supervision
Set standards for clinical practice and evidence-based treatment modalitiesProvide formal and ad hoc supervision to LMSW / LCSW social workersProvide supervision and support to the Clinic Operations CoordinatorPartner with the Chief Program Officer to support MDs and NPPsEnsure the clinic maintains high-quality, person-centered care across all modalitiesRequired Qualifications
Current NYS LCSWAt least 5 years of supervisory experience in a behavioral health settingStrong clinical background and experience supervising cliniciansExperience with documentation oversight, audits, compliance, and performance managementExpertise in Electronic Health Records, including training and coaching staffAbility to lead within a complex administrative environmentCollaborative communication style with the ability to support cross-disciplinary teamsMust have prior management experience , including performance evaluations and accountabilityPreferred Qualifications
Leadership experience at the Assistant Director, Director, or Senior Clinical Supervisor levelExperience working with geriatric or diverse behavioral health populationsStrong leadership presence and comfort managing multiple moving partsWork Environment & Additional Details
Business professional dress codeHybrid schedule after initial onsite on-boardingThree-stage interview processOrganization provides equipment and support for hybrid workStrong internal support from the Chief Program Officer and clinical leadership teamsThis role is open due to the previous leader stepping away from management responsibilitiesWhy This Role Stands Out
High-impact leadership role with broad clinical and operational influenceStable schedule with no weekendsHybrid flexibility after initial on-boardingOpportunity to lead a respected Article 31 program with a committed clinical teamStrong collaboration with intake, billing, administrative, and medical departments