Project Manager (Outpatient Mental Health)

About the Organization

New U Therapy Center & Family Services is a multi-specialty behavioral health practice focused on providing modern, high-quality care for individuals, couples, and families. The organization is growing its services and building new programs, and it is looking for a seasoned project leader to support that expansion.

Role Overview

This opportunity centers on taking an innovative Functional Psychiatry Program from early planning through full launch. The right person will bring a strategic mindset, a strong background in healthcare operations or program development, and the ability to coordinate across teams in a fast-moving environment.

The position is based on-site in Torrance and is suited to someone who enjoys turning ideas into structured, scalable programs that improve access to mental health care.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide the end-to-end creation and rollout of a new Functional Psychiatry Program.
• Build operational plans, business strategies, and repeatable workflows that support effective patient care.
• Manage schedules, milestones, deliverables, and coordination across multiple functions to keep the project moving.
• Work closely with clinical, operational, and leadership stakeholders to support a smooth launch and a positive patient journey.
• Research the market and contribute input on services, pricing, and growth direction.
• Track how the program is performing and recommend improvements that increase efficiency, patient engagement, and long-term scalability.
• Own project accountability by keeping communication clear and ensuring objectives are delivered on time.

Required Background

• Prior experience in healthcare project management, business development, healthcare operations, or program implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to launch new healthcare services, programs, or clinical offerings from planning through execution.
• Strong planning and organization skills with the ability to manage several priorities and stakeholders at once.
• Experience working with both clinical and administrative teams in a healthcare setting.
• Solid problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Comfort using project management software and standard business productivity tools.

Preferred Experience

• Background in outpatient mental health, behavioral health, or psychiatry is especially valuable.

Compensation and Work Setup

The role pays $6,500 per month as a 1099 independent contractor for the duration of the project, with the possibility of additional project-based assignments afterward.

Perks and Culture

• Performance-linked bonus opportunities.
• Monthly team culture activities, including company lunches.
• Annual in-person team-building and corporate events.
• Supportive and inclusive workplace environment.
• Collaborative atmosphere designed to encourage professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Notice

All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.