Program Director (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)

Youth Advocate Programs

• $75K — $88K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field required.
  • Active and valid license in good standing in Colorado as LCSW, LPC, or LMFT.
  • 5-7 years of clinical experience, including supervisory or leadership roles.
  • 3-5 years of experience in youth services or program development.
  • At least one year of management and supervision experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (O365) and familiarity with database systems.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership and clinical oversight for all Colorado programs.
  • Supervise clinical staff and direct service professionals.
  • Guide program development and collaborate with internal and external partners.
  • Manage program budgets and monitor billing and collections.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
  • Directly shape program operations and clinical practices in Denver and El Paso.
  • Support sustainable service delivery through responsible fiscal performance.

Benefits

  • Medical/Prescription coverage
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance
  • Paid time off and Holiday Pay
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Weekly Pay and Direct Deposit
Full Job Description
Status: Full Time Salary

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Annual Salary: $75,000-88,550

Summary of the Position: Program Director provides strategic leadership, clinical oversight, and operational management for all clinical services within the Colorado programs. This role ensures high-quality, trauma-informed, and evidence-based care for participants while maintaining compliance and regulatory standards, licensing requirements, and best practices.

Program Director supervises clinical staff, direct service professionals, guides program development, and collaborates with internal and external partners to advance the organization's mission.

In addition to the summary above position may include Program Director (Statewide) duties that includes being responsible for the overall administration and oversight of all assigned program(s) within Colorado including supervision and guidance to clinical and program staff. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the provision of participant services, personnel management, and budget management. Ensuring staff adhere to current job descriptions and professional standards, providing direct supervision to staff, and ensuring overall budget is met, documentation follows regulations, and all billing and collections are managed effectively and efficiently. In addition to clinical oversight, the Director manages program budgets, monitors billing and collections, and ensures responsible fiscal performance to support sustainable service delivery.

This role offers licensed clinicians the opportunity to directly shape program operations and clinical practice in Denver and El Paso while influencing statewide service direction and growth.

Qualifications/ Requirements:

  • Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related is required.
  • Must be a licensed practitioner with a valid active license in good standing in the State of Colorado as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
  • 5-7 years of experience in clinical experience, including supervision or in a leadership role.
  • 3-5 years of experience in youth services, community programs, or program development.
  • At least one year of experience in management and supervision
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (O365) (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
  • Knowledge of using various database type systems is helpful.
  • Some understanding of insurance and third-party billing is helpful.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Bilingual/Spanish Speaking is a plus.
  • Flexibility in hours and non-traditional work hours, may work some evenings or weekends
  • Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance coverage required.
  • Must be able to travel throughout the service area to homes, schools, and in community.


Benefits Available:

  • Medical/Prescription
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short Term Disability
  • UNUM Supplemental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Holiday Pay
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
  • Weekly Pay
  • Direct Deposit


Posting Closes: October 23, 2026

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