Clinical Director of Patient Programs (Remote)

The Clinical Director of Patient Programs at Rula is responsible for leading the development and implementation of innovative behavioral health initiatives aimed at improving patient care. This includes coordinating cross-functional teams, driving impactful programs, ensuring the right care for every patient, and enhancing both safety and satisfaction for providers.

To apply for the Clinical Director of Patient Programs role at Rula, candidates should possess a Master’s degree in Clinical Behavioral Health (such as LCSW, MPH, LMFT) and have at least 5 years of clinical leadership experience in a healthcare environment or startup. Additionally, experience advising on clinical matters and working with product and engineering teams is highly valued.

As a Clinical Director of Patient Programs at Rula, you'll enjoy a 100% remote work environment, creating a flexible schedule that supports a healthy work-life balance. This approach helps you manage both your professional responsibilities and personal commitments effectively.

Absolutely! Rula encourages growth and development within its Clinical Director of Patient Programs role by providing opportunities to design innovative solutions and influence the future of behavioral health care. You’ll also engage in wellness events and participate in community and employee resource groups.

Full-time employees at Rula enjoy a range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, generous time-off policies including company-wide shutdown weeks, paid parental leave, and access to an Employee Assistance Program, ensuring your well-being in all aspects of your life.

In responding to this question, highlight your collaborative approach, emphasizing how you prioritize inclusivity and compassion in leadership, thus aligning with Rula’s mission to embrace mental health in the healthcare system.

Discuss your experience with cross-functional collaboration and data-driven decision-making, showing how you utilize these skills to spearhead effective care programs that improve patient outcomes in your past roles.

Talk about your understanding of provider needs and your strategies for fostering clear communication, support systems, and collaboration opportunities that would boost satisfaction levels among healthcare providers.

Explain your methods for facilitating communication and collaboration among diverse teams, highlighting past experiences where you effectively drove results through cohesive teamwork.

If you have experience with OKRs, provide specific examples of how you’ve set, monitored, and achieved them in previous roles and discuss the impact of this framework on achieving clinical goals.

Share your methods for professional development, such as attending conferences, engaging with industry literature, or networking with other professionals to ensure you remain informed about the latest developments in behavioral health.

Be prepared to discuss a specific initiative, detailing your role, the strategies you implemented, and the measurable outcomes achieved, which showcases your effectiveness in leadership.

Illustrate your commitment to diversity and inclusion by discussing strategies you have used to create an inclusive team environment, encouraging open dialogues and celebrating diverse backgrounds.

Demonstrate your problem-solving approach by outlining step-by-step how you would analyze the situation, consult with your team, and modify the program to better meet objectives.

In your answer, express your alignment with Rula’s mission to improve mental healthcare and your passion for making a positive impact on people's lives, demonstrating genuine enthusiasm for the role.