Program Director

Behavioral Health Network, Inc.

$71K — $94K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field
  • 2+ years of management experience
  • 2+ years working with justice-involved individuals and systems
  • Clinical license preferred (LICSW, LMHC, LADC, LCSW, or Licensed Psychologist)
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
  • Strong cultural competence and commitment to social justice
  • Confidence in managing staff, data, and program outcomes
  • Tech savvy and adaptable in a hybrid work environment

Responsibilities

  • Lead program strategy, growth, and expansion
  • Build strong partnerships with funders, providers, and justice system stakeholders
  • Manage budgets, contracts, and performance outcomes
  • Supervise, train, and develop a passionate multidisciplinary team
  • Ensure clinical quality, compliance, and service excellence
  • Respond to challenges, mediate issues, and keep things running smoothly
  • Jump in for direct service when needed - in the community, hospitals, or correctional settings

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a mission-driven environment
  • Chance to directly impact health and justice systems
  • Leadership role in shaping innovative services
  • Engage with a diverse community of partners and stakeholders
  • Dynamic work environment that includes direct community involvement
Full Job Description
Program Director

You'll oversee multiple innovative programs including:
  • Community Support Program (CSP)
  • Behavioral Health for Justice Involvement (BHJI)
  • Mobile Outreach Program (in partnership with the Department of Mental Health)

These programs are all about helping individuals thrive in the community - improving health outcomes, reducing emergency visits and overdoses, lowering recidivism, and connecting people to the services they deserve.

What You'll Be Doing

As Program Director, you'll wear many hats - and look good in all of them! Here's a snapshot:
  • Lead program strategy, growth, and expansion
  • Build strong partnerships with funders, providers, and justice system stakeholders
  • Manage budgets, contracts, and performance outcomes
  • Supervise, train, and develop a passionate multidisciplinary team
  • Ensure clinical quality, compliance, and service excellence
  • Respond to challenges, mediate issues, and keep things running smoothly
  • Jump in for direct service when needed - in the community, hospitals, or correctional settings

You'll also ensure documentation is on point, meetings are productive, and quality improvement is always in motion.

What You Bring to the Table
  • Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field
  • 2+ years of management experience
  • 2+ years working with justice-involved individuals and systems
  • A clinical license is a strongly preferred (LICSW, LMHC, LADC, LCSW, or Licensed Psychologist)
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (you'll be out and about!)
  • Strong cultural competence and commitment to social justice
  • Confidence in managing staff, data, and program outcomes
  • Tech savvy and adaptable in a hybrid work environment

Why This Role Rocks

This isn't your average desk job. It's a chance to be a changemaker - to work at the intersection of health, recovery, and justice. You'll join a mission-driven team, have a voice in organizational leadership, and directly shape services that change lives.

Ready to lead with purpose, creativity, and heart?

Salary- $71k- $94k

How do I apply?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click 'Apply for Job' below or visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on "Browse All Jobs" to apply!

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