Program Director Jobs

A Program Director in the mental health industry is a key individual responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and managing various mental health programs. They take part in program development, implementation, and evaluation, ensuring programs are effectively meeting the needs of clients. This role also involves budgeting, staff supervision, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Program Director often works closely with other mental health professionals, community partners, and stakeholders to improve mental health services and outcomes for clients.

Important skills for this role include excellent leadership and communication abilities, strategic planning, budget management, and a strong understanding of mental health policies and procedures. They should also be compassionate, patient, and able to work well under pressure. Depending on the organization and the level of the role, a Program Director in the mental health industry may be required to have a Master's degree or higher in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field, with relevant certifications such as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Prior roles that an individual might hold before becoming a Program Director could include Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Supervisor, or Case Manager.

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Raritan Bay Area YMCA

Program Coordinator - Bridges Program

Are you passionate about supporting youth and creating opportunities for underrepresented communities? Do you have experience working with multicultural and multilingual populations? We invite you...

Nurse Executive Director of Behavioral Health Services

  • Leitchfield, KY
  • 5 days ago
  • Leitchfield, KY
  • 5 days ago

About Us: Are you an experienced RN looking to make a significant impact in the field of behavioral health? Do you have a passion for inpatient behavioral health management?...

Director of Behavioral Health - #5529

  • Coos Bay, OR
  • 5 days ago
  • Coos Bay, OR
  • 5 days ago

Signet Health, a national behavioral health management company, is recruiting for a full-time Director of Behavioral Health to manage our behavioral health program at Bay Area Hospital on the South...

for consumers receiving Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA) services....

Clinical Manager

  • Morgantown, WV
  • 60+ days ago
  • Morgantown, WV
  • 60+ days ago

Description Our RN Home Health Clinical Managers have been called to care when they're needed most. As a member of our Interim HealthCare team, you'll support a full range of patient services to...

RN Director Behavioral Health

  • Concord, MA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Concord, MA
  • 21 hours ago

MetroWest Medical Center is the largest community health care system between Worcester and Boston. MetroWest Medical Center is committed to providing high quality, comprehensive care, at a...

Director of Behavioral Health

  • Placerville, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Placerville, CA
  • 2 hours ago

The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for the Director of Behavioral Health, located in Placerville, CA CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE RECRUITMENT BROCHURE El Dorado County is one of the most beautiful...

Largo, MD, offers an excellent environment for physicians to live and practice due to its strategic location, growing healthcare sector, and strong community.Situated within proximity to...

Medical Director of Psychiatry Needed in Wisconsin

  • West Allis, WI
  • 9 hours ago
  • West Allis, WI
  • 9 hours ago

Part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area, West Allis is named after the Allis Chalmers firm with its roots in manufacturing. The community boasts nearly twenty parks, a regional farmers market, the...

Behavioral Health Supervisor

  • Houston, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 9 hours ago

Under supervision of the Behavioral Health Director, provides coaching as appropriate to Behavioral Health staff on all levels....

Psychology Program Manager

  • Toledo, OH
  • 9 hours ago
  • Toledo, OH
  • 9 hours ago

The Mental Health Service consists of about 30 clinical teams and an 18 bed acute inpatient mental Health unit....

Clinical Manager - Outpatient OTP (CADC, LCAS, LCSW, LCMHC)

  • Goldsboro, NC
  • 9 hours ago
  • Goldsboro, NC
  • 9 hours ago

Your Experience & Skills: One year of working directly with behavioral health or addiction recovery population required Minimum of one year professional experience in a clinical supervisory/lead role...

Nursing Director of Behavioral Health

  • Aiken, SC
  • 22 hours ago
  • Aiken, SC
  • 22 hours ago

Master’s degree in Nursing required with specialization in behavioral health; behavioral health experience can be substituted for specialization within masters degree....

Clinical Manager - Renewal

  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 day ago

Licensed at Independent level in a mental health field. (e.g. CSW, LCSW, LPCA, LPCC, LMFT, etc.)...

Psychology Program Manager, CAT-5

  • Martinsburg, WV
  • 1 day ago
  • Martinsburg, WV
  • 1 day ago

Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern; OR VHA facilities that offered full-time, one-year pre-doctoral internships prior...

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Salary for Program Director Jobs Nationwide

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Highest Education Level

Program Directors offer the following education background
Master's Degree
54.2%
Doctorate Degree
20.5%
Bachelor's Degree
18.7%
Associate's Degree
2.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.8%
High School or GED
1.7%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Program Directors
2-4 years
34.6%
4-6 years
34.6%
1-2 years
23.1%
6-8 years
3.8%
Less than 1 year
3.8%



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