Residential Services Director

Center For Mental Health•Helena, MT

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is more than a leadership position. It's an opportunity to help shape the future of behavioral health services in Montana. As our Residential Services Director, you'll join a collaborative leadership team committed to improving lives and expanding access to quality care. You'll have the opportunity to influence organizational strategy and decision-making, lead innovative residential and community-based behavioral health programs, develop and mentor talented employees and leaders, drive meaningful change that improves client outcomes, work in a mission-driven environment where your leadership truly matters, and collaborate with passionate professionals who are dedicated to recovery and wellness.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
Current Montana professional licensure (LCSW, LCPC, or equivalent).
Minimum of three (3) years of post-licensure clinical experience in behavioral health, counseling, or social work.
Prior supervisory or management experience.
Valid Montana driver's license, personal vehicle, and current insurance coverage.
Must pass Background Checks and Motor Vehicle Record Check.

Nice To Haves

Experience overseeing residential, community-based, or behavioral health programs.
Knowledge of recovery-oriented systems of care.
Experience managing budgets, productivity goals, and operational performance.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and implementing program development initiatives.

Responsibilities

Leading and overseeing residential services to ensure high-quality, recovery-oriented care and positive client outcomes.
Developing program goals, monitoring outcomes, and implementing quality improvement initiatives.
Identifying opportunities for program growth, innovation, and expansion.
Ensuring compliance with all licensing, accreditation, state, federal, and organizational requirements.
Managing budgets, productivity targets, and operational performance to support sustainable, high-quality services.
Recruiting, hiring, coaching, mentoring, and developing employees and leaders across residential programs.
Supervising Program Supervisors, Operations Managers, and other assigned staff.
Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and community partners to ensure coordinated, client-centered care.
Serving on the Senior Leadership Team and helping guide organizational strategy and long-term planning.
Promoting a culture of safety, accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement.