National Clinical Director – Psychotherapy

Role Overview

• Provide enterprise-wide clinical leadership for psychotherapy services.
• Support Regional Clinical Directors to execute the LifeStance clinical priorities and vision.
• Collaborate with the VP, Clinical Operations, and the Chief Medical Officer to define and execute the national clinical vision.
• Establish evidence-based standards of care and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee quality and risk governance; serve as the senior clinical escalation authority for complex clinical matters.
• Partner closely with executive leadership, operations, compliance, revenue cycle, and regional clinical leaders for effective psychotherapy delivery.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted clinical license (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, LPC, PsyD, PhD) with eligibility for multi-state practice.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive clinical experience in psychotherapy.
• 5–7+ years of senior clinical leadership experience in a multi-state or national organization.
• Deep knowledge of evidence-based psychotherapy practices.
• Extensive understanding of regulatory, licensure, supervision, telehealth, and compliance frameworks across multiple states.
• Experience leading quality assurance, audit preparation, and risk management initiatives.
• Experience managing and supporting a team of regional clinical leaders and their development.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, AD&D, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• 401k retirement savings with employer match
• paid parental leave
• paid time off
• holiday pay
• Employee Assistance Program