Executive Clinical Director

About Us:

Forge Health is a mission-driven outpatient mental health and substance use provider dedicated to providing the highest quality, affordable, and effective “one-stop-shop” care to individuals, families, and communities in need. As the first and only behavioral healthcare provider with a proven, national payer-validated ability to drive clinical outcomes that span all areas of health, Forge Health is leading the charge in driving innovation, improving care delivery, and shaping the future of behavioral health care.

At Forge, clinical care is paramount – it’s the heartbeat of our operations and the driving force in everything we do. The skill and compassion of our staff are the crucial components to extraordinary experiences and outcomes for those we serve. With our current clinical footprint in the greater Northeast, we have offices in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Massachusetts – and we’re growing! For the third consecutive year, were thrilled to share that Forge Health has been recognized on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America– a remarkable honor that is a testament to our team's relentless commitment to our mission.

If you are passionate about providing high quality, evidence-based care for individuals in need through an innovative practice, then Forge is the right fit for you!

Who we’re looking for:

A passionate, dedicated-, and motivated mental health provider and leader who wants to be part of a growing, collaborative team. The Executive Clinical Director (“ECD”) is responsible for and oversees all aspects of treatment within multiple facilities and/or programs, including all intensive outpatient and outpatient programs, in-person, and telehealth. The ECD is responsible for supervision of all clinical staff and non-clinical staff working within the programs. Having strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills are a must for this important role. This includes the ability to analyze complex issues, develop effective strategies, and implement solutions to improve clinical operations and outcomes.

As the ECD, you are the leader of your programs and facilities located in White Plains, NY and Rego Park, NY. You should have fun in your role while creating meaningful experiences for your staff and providing the highest quality mental healthcare to our clients. This position is a full-time position and reports to the Executive Director. This position is mainly in-person, and due to the nature of the role you may be required to travel to multiple facilities, and/or work several evening hours.  

The ECD should have a strong understanding of evidence-based practices in behavioral health. This includes staying current with research and best practices in the field, implementing evidence-based treatment modalities, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. The ECD should have the ability to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, which is crucial. The ideal candidate should have experience developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure compliance, conducting audits and quality assessments, and addressing any non-compliance issues that arise.


Compensation range: $100-130k, this salary range reflects total compensation, which includes base compensation and bonus potential, however it is not inclusive of benefits and other company perks. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

What you’ll be doing:

Administrative Oversight

• Responsible for designing and implementing evidence-based clinical programs and services that meet the needs of individuals with behavioral health issues, balanced with utilizing cutting edge and/or holistic service approaches. This could include, but not limited to, developing care plans, protocols, and guidelines.
• Oversee a team of clinical and administrative professionals. This involves partnering with our Training and Human Resources professionals to recruit, hire, train, retain, and evaluate staff members, as well as provide guidance and support to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.
• Must stay up to date with federal, state, local, and insurer regulations pertaining to behavioral health services.
• Ensure that all clinical programs and services are in compliance with these regulations and maintain appropriate documentation and reporting for audits.
• Lead efforts to monitor and improve the quality of behavioral health services, including implementing performance improvement initiatives and tracking key performance indicators. This involves analyzing data, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate across cross functional teams. Work closely with other departments, such as finance, operations, business development, technology, and human resources, to coordinate and integrate behavioral health services within the organization. This includes budgeting, resource allocation, and strategic planning.
• Responsible for providing the leadership, management, and vision necessary to ensure that the programs has the proper operational systems and controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and people to effectively operate the programs while ensuring clinical excellence, financial strength, and operational efficiency.
• Provides ongoing evaluation and provides performance feedback to all clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Maintains quality, confidentiality, and continuity of all required documentation and records.
• Act as a program liaison to relationship partners and community groups.
• May be required to provide supervision to clinical interns and assist with coordinating internship programs.
• Promote excellent customer service to all clients and community partners.
• Performs other related assignments as directed by leadership.

Clinical Responsibilities

• May be required to help facilitate traditional intensive outpatient program and outpatient program services for substance use disorder, mental health conditions, and co-occurring conditions. This includes group therapy, individual and family therapy, biopsychosocial assessments, as well as case management for a caseload of individual client services.
• The ECD is expected to provide an average of at least 3-5 hours of direct care clinical activities per week.
• Responsible for assessing client for substance abuse and mental health needs using DSM criteria.
• Completion of Initial and Follow Up Assessments for clients, as well as assessing for appropriate level of care.
• Obtain and review records relevant to the current treatment episode, and contact to relevant referral sources, family or outside systems as needed.
• Prepare (as needed) and maintain treatment plan and necessary revisions, in conjunction with the case manager.
• Coordinate with discharge planner regarding continuing care and recommendations for discharge.
• Documentation of all counseling services in clinical records.
• Maintain all necessary logs required for administrative tracking.
• Complete relevant state-required work for clients on your caseload.
• Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team assigned to the client and participate in case management meetings.
• Conduct individual and group counseling.
• Communicate with family members, attorneys, EAPS, doctors or other outside resources, as needed, within provision of consent to release documents, and document all communications.
• Initiate releases, contracts for safety or any other necessary documents as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention and other functions as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you'll need:

• A master's or doctoral degree in a relevant field is required, such as psychology, counseling, social work, or psychiatric nursing.
• Candidates must have an unrestricted license in NY as a LCSW with additional certifications or specialized training such as EMDR a plus.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience working in the field of adult alcohol/drug abuse treatment or related social services delivery field.
• Experience with reporting methods and analysis of population health outcomes. 
• Minimum 3 years supervisory/management experience preferred.
• Experience with workforce management, evaluating staffing capacity, and development.
• Minimum of 3 years managing a department budget

Why Forge?

The opportunity:

Our team refuses to compromise on integrity, and we look for talented, driven hard workers who hold the same passion for the pursuit of high quality, evidence-based mental health and substance use care that we do. Our collective passion is driven and embodied by our core values:

• Fulfilling: Our work creates lives that are complete and self-actualized, enabling stronger families and communities – and a therapeutic community rewarded by success
• Optimistic: Our passionate positivity and empathy overcome setbacks and get you to your goals, scientifically and humanely
• Reciprocal: Without mutual trust and commitment, there can be no progress
• Grateful: We profoundly recognize and appreciate the trust of our patients and the commitment of our clinicians
• Evidence-Based: We are committed to measurable outcomes, which provide confidence to our patients and creates a standard of care for ourselves and others

The package:

At Forge, our people are our greatest asset. We’re collaborative, empathetic, and passionate. We learn from our mistakes, we carve out time to breathe, and we are celebrated for our wins. In short, we know that we can’t do what we do without you! So, we designed a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that reflects our appreciation of our people:

• Competitive salary aligned with your experience
• Comprehensive paid time off package
• Annual time off to volunteer
• Parental leave
• Annual continuing education allocations
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision package 
• Annual subscription to a leading meditation app
• An environment that fosters professional development including financing for advanced licensure and certifications
• Internal supervision opportunities
• Dedicated, motivated team and chance to be part of a highly ambitious medical startup
• Modern, elegant, and high-end work environment

We are committed to equal employment opportunity. We give equal consideration to all applicants when filling positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, actual or perceived disability, genetic information, marital status, and/or any other status not related to an applicant’s ability to perform the job duties. All employment practices will be carried out in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We will also fully comply with regulations and requirements set out by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA amendments Act (ADAAA). We will not discriminate against applicants or other individuals with real or perceived disabilities. When needed, we will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified candidates so that they are able to perform the essential functions of the position.