Licensed Clinical Program Director

Overview:

Join Our Impactful Team at Health Connect America!

If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.

Health Connect America and our family of brands are leading providers of mental and behavioral health services for children, families, and adults across a multi-state footprint. As a COA-accredited organization, we are held to nationally recognized standards of quality, accountability, and best practice in every aspect of care we deliver.

We are relentlessly committed to keeping families together and transforming lives through evidence-informed care, delivered by clinically trained staff who meet clients where they are — in their homes, in their communities, and in our offices. Our work is guided by five core values: client-centered care, empowerment of our people, evidence-informed excellence, a purpose-driven culture, and bold, adaptive leadership.

When you join Health Connect America, you join an organization that invests in you. You'll Grow With Us through meaningful development opportunities, Be Well With Us through programs that support your whole self, and know that You Belong With Us in a culture built on purpose, compassion, and impact.

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Responsibilities:

About the Role

The Program Director leads the development, operations, and growth of behavioral health programs within an assigned region — combining clinical leadership, operational management, and strategic planning. The role oversees personnel, finances, and program execution while ensuring full compliance with licensure, payer, and accreditation standards, and serves as HCA's key liaison with referral partners and the broader community.

What You'll Do

Lead and Develop Your Team

Recruit, hire, onboard, and train staff in line with HCA best practices, and ensure personnel files remain organized and compliant

Provide documented clinical and operational supervision; monitor performance and intervene as needed to support growth and accountability

Lead staff meetings and foster a strong, mission-driven team culture

Drive Clinical Excellence and Quality

Provide clinical and risk management oversight in day-to-day operations, including client crises

Ensure clinical documentation and client authorizations (pre-certifications, concurrent reviews, discharges) are complete and submitted on time

Maintain full compliance with state regulatory bodies, payer requirements, and COA standards

Manage Operations and Finances

Assign caseloads and identify regional hiring needs

Develop and manage the regional budget, review monthly financials, and process and approve payroll

Grow the Region

Develop annual strategic and territory plans aligned with regional goals

Build and maintain strong referral source relationships to drive service delivery and regional growth Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.

Must be a fully licensed therapist in the state of Ohio with a LISW, LPCC, or LIMFT.

Minimum of 5 years' experience in a community-based setting with children and families, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.

Be Well with HCA:

We recognize the importance of self-care and work/life balance.

We offer flexibility in scheduling and provide all employees access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes 8 mental health counseling sessions annually.

Full-time HCA employees enjoy paid time off, paid holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and other voluntary insurance products.

Additional benefits include:

Access to a Health Navigator

Health Savings Account with company contribution

Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Benefits Hub

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Employment at Health Connect America and it's companies is contingent upon meeting the requirements of a comprehensive background investigation prior to joining our team.

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