Director – Eating Disorders Program

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the clinical leader for the Eating Disorder service line, providing strategic guidance and collaborating with executive, operational, and physician leadership to ensure the delivery of top-quality, evidence-based care across all locations.

• Oversee the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of the Eating Disorder clinical model, which includes evidence-based therapies, assessments, curriculum, clinical workflows, and role expectations to maintain consistency and fidelity across programs.

• Work with program leaders to establish, standardize, and continuously enhance clinical processes, daily program operations, documentation standards, and Electronic Medical Record content that facilitate effective program delivery.

• Offer clinical consultation, coaching, supervision, and direct clinical services as required to support patient care, program quality, and organizational initiatives.

• In close collaboration with Learning and Development, assist in creating and implementing clinical onboarding, competency standards, training curricula, and ongoing professional development.

• Assess program quality through fidelity reviews, measurement-based care, patient outcomes, operational metrics, and stakeholder feedback, utilizing data to drive continuous improvement.

• Ensure that program design, curriculum, and clinical practices adhere to organizational policies, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and Joint Commission expectations.

• Formulate and implement the strategic vision for the Eating Disorder service line, identifying opportunities to introduce, expand, and enhance services across various levels of care, developmental populations, and geographic markets.

• Analyze market trends, emerging evidence, payer needs, and patient demand to guide program development, innovation, and future service offerings.

• Collaborate with Finance and Operations departments to create business cases for new programs and ensure clinical program design supports organizational sustainability while upholding exceptional quality of care.

• Track key performance indicators—including access, average daily census, length of stay, patient outcomes, patient experience, referral patterns, and program costs/revenue—to inform strategic planning and service line performance.

• Represent the Eating Disorder specialty in strategic planning initiatives, new site development, recruitment, workforce planning, and other organizational growth efforts.

• Collaborate with Marketing and Outreach to enhance referral pathways, develop clinically accurate educational content, and position Compass as a leader in eating disorder treatment through presentations, webinars, conferences, and other thought leadership opportunities.

• Cultivate and maintain collaborative relationships with referral partners, professional organizations, academic institutions, and community providers to support program growth and enhance organizational visibility.

• Identify opportunities for innovation, research, and publication that further both the organization's mission and the advancement of the field of eating disorder treatment.

⛳️ Requirements

• Exceptional time management skills.

• Knowledge and experience in Eating Disorder Treatment utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) clinical models.

• Ability to manage multiple demands simultaneously in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Expertise in Eating Disorder treatment using evidence-based models.

• Licensed Doctorate Level Psychologist or a Master’s Level Clinician.

• At least 7 years of clinical behavioral health experience with children, adolescents, or adults.

• Minimum of 5 years of clinical supervisory/leadership experience in mental health settings.

• Experience working with patients in crisis.

• Background in program development.

• Experience in staff training and public speaking.

• Proficient in interviewing and hiring processes.

• Clinical experience conducting intakes, assessments, and individual, family, and group therapy.

• Capable of guiding teams through change.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.

• 401k program with company matching.

• Generous PTO, including competitive parental leave after 1 year of employment.

• Continuous training through CEU seminars and volunteering opportunities.