Director, OCD Center (Psychologist)

Our client is looking for a dynamic Director to lead its renowned OCD Center, providing, evidence-based care for children. The Director, OCD Center will oversee the Intensive OCD Program, manage referrals, manage a team of 10 clinicians, and drive operational excellence. You will focus on expanding the program's impact, optimizing staffing, and ensuring high-quality outcomes through clinical leadership and collaboration.

Our client is an independent, national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders. Their teams work every day to deliver the highest standards of care, advance the science of the developing brain, and empower parents, professionals, and policymakers to support children when and where they need it most. Together with their supporters, they help children reach their full potential in school and in life.

Reporting to the Clinical Director, this is a full-time, hybrid, exempt position located in our Midtown, NY office.

You Will:

• Lead all clinical and operational aspects of the OCD Center to ensure care and seamless program delivery.

• Develop and implement strategic goals to improve service quality, expand program reach, and enhance patient outcomes.

• Monitor program performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions to enhance effectiveness.

• Oversee program budgets, ensuring financial sustainability and long-term growth.

• Recruit, hire, and onboard experienced clinicians and support staff to build a collaborative and high-performing team.

• Provide feedback, guidance, and professional development opportunities to support team growth and retention.

• Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and teamwork in clinical care and program operations.

• Deliver compassionate, individualized care for children and young adults with OCD and related disorders, meeting their unique needs.

• Partner with marketing and outreach teams to promote the program, attract new patients, and maintain relationships with referring providers.

• Collaborate with, and lead, clinical research programming beyond measurement of patient outcomes which includes inclusion of novel treatment approaches, and new technologies.

• Work with donors and partner organizations about the strategic goals for this center.

• Other duties as assigned.

You Have:

• Doctoral degree in psychology or a related field;

• 10+ years of clinical experience treating OCD and related disorders, with expertise in CBT and exposure-response prevention.

• Experience managing complex or challenging cases in a fast-paced setting.

• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills; adept at fostering collaboration and inclusivity.

• Experience building relationships across diverse clinical, academic, and community groups.

• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and following the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct.

• Passion for and commitment to advancing the mission of the Child Mind Institute.

Disclaimer

The availability of hybrid work arrangements is subject to change at the company's discretion based on business needs, operational requirements, and other factors. The company reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue hybrid work options at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to transition to an onsite work arrangement as determined by management.

Benefits

A great compensation package and benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), paid parental leave, dependent care, flexible work schedules, discounted tickets and entertainment perks programs.

Pay Range

The anticipated salary range for this position is $230,000 - $276,000 USD annually. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sex stereotype, gender identity/gender expression/transgender (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned) and sexual orientation; national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law [Vehicle Code section 12801.9]); ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/characteristics, marital status/registered domestic partner status, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation.