Clinical Program Director
About The Position
South County Mental Health Center, Inc. is seeking an experienced and strategic Clinical Program Director to oversee outpatient and community-based behavioral health programs, including therapy, case management, forensics, residential services, Navigate, and psychosocial rehabilitation programs. This senior leadership role is responsible for supervising clinical operations, improving service delivery, ensuring contractual and quality outcomes, and supporting the organization’s mission of accessible, high-quality behavioral healthcare. South County Mental Health Center, Inc. is a private, non-profit, Joint Commission-accredited behavioral healthcare provider serving Southeast Palm Beach County. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality mental health services to individuals and families in our community.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related human services field meeting licensure requirements under F.S. 490 or 491
- Current Florida licensure as a practitioner under F.S. 491
- Minimum five (5) years of behavioral healthcare administration experience
- Minimum two (2) years of senior management experience (CEO, COO, Program Director, or equivalent)
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems
- Ability to operate computers and standard office equipment
- Background check required
Nice To Haves
- Certification in Trauma-Informed Care and/or Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC)
- Experience with state and federal grant processes
- Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and behavioral healthcare regulations
- Experience overseeing multi-program behavioral health operations
- Occasional standing, walking, and community travel
- May require responding to crisis situations or attending community meetings
Responsibilities
- Oversee outpatient and community-based behavioral health programs, including therapy, case management, forensics, residential services, Navigate, and psychosocial rehabilitation programs.
- Supervise clinical operations.
- Improve service delivery.
- Ensure contractual and quality outcomes.
- Support the organization’s mission of accessible, high-quality behavioral healthcare.
- Monitor program outcomes, staffing, and operational performance.
- Maintain working knowledge of Florida statutes and behavioral health regulations.
- Assist with grant-related activities and reporting requirements.
- Support communication between clients, providers, and community partners as needed.
- Provide leadership and staff development.
- Drive organizational improvement and strategic initiatives.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Life and long-term disability coverage
- Voluntary benefit options
- 401(k) with employer match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
