Program Director - Counseling Centers at Carbon Valley/Ft. Lupton

NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH•Firestone, CO

66d•$78,500 - $125,535

About The Position

The Program Director leads and oversees program operations at the Counseling Centers at Carbon Valley and Fort Lupton, including planning, staffing, and service delivery. The role guides program development and change initiatives, supports staff through supervision and professional development, ensures fiscal and grant accountability, and may provide direct clinical services to people with mental health and substance use needs. The Counseling Centers provide inclusive, lifespan care for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Services include individual, family, and couples counseling, group therapy, medication management, early childhood development education and assessment, and outpatient substance use treatment. The program uses an integrated, team-based approach to support whole-person wellness. The position is eligible for a monthly performance bonus. North Range Behavioral Health provides comprehensive, person-centered behavioral health services across Weld County. Its work is grounded in collaboration, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based practices, with a mission to provide compassionate, comprehensive care to people facing mental health and addiction challenges. The organization emphasizes customer-first service, compassion, and collaboration.

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or another behavioral health discipline from an accredited college or university.
Active Colorado clinical license as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT.
At least 2 years of progressively responsible behavioral health experience, including program development, implementation, or administration.
Demonstrated ability to lead people or manage projects of organizational significance.
Valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
Ability to successfully complete pre-employment screening, including a background check, fingerprinting, drug testing, and TB testing.

Nice To Haves

Clinical supervision and/or management experience.

Responsibilities

Set program goals, strengthen existing services, and develop initiatives to respond to changing client and community needs.
Provide day-to-day operational leadership and ensure policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and safety standards are communicated, implemented, and upheld.
Use data and reporting to evaluate service quality, capacity, and outcomes and guide continuous improvement and decisions.
Ensure program performance, including compliance, documentation standards, fidelity measures, revenue targets, and service effectiveness.
Foster a collaborative and compassionate team culture, supporting staff engagement, accountability, and professional growth.
Hire, onboard, supervise, and coach staff; conduct performance evaluations and address performance or conduct concerns.
Oversee staff training in clinical practice, documentation, coding, and fiscal responsibilities, and serve as a resource and mentor.
Manage program finances, including budget planning, fiscal oversight, cost control, and revenue optimization.
Collaborate with other departments and executive leadership on clinical planning, service delivery, and cross-agency initiatives; communicate emerging issues and regulatory changes.
Build and maintain community partnerships; serve as a program spokesperson and support outreach, networking, and interagency collaboration.
Respond to client, caregiver, and community concerns and support staff in resolving complex situations and improving the client experience.
Provide direct clinical services as needed, including assessments, crisis response, and documentation within scope of practice.