Behavioral Health Program Leader — Community-Based Impact

Health Connect America; Woodstock (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with

8 mental health counseling sessions

Paid time off and paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary

Health Savings Account with company

Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending

Health Navigator

401(k) Retirement Plan

Benefits Hub and Tickets at Work

Job summary

Georgia HOPE, part of Health Connect America, is seeking a C clinical Program Coordinator to support clinical operations and mentoring across the program. You will help ensure high-quality behavioral health services, oversee admissions, scheduling, documentation, and collaboration with clinical and administrative leaders.

The role blends clinical expertise with operational leadership, requiring strong judgment, organizational skills, and a commitment to best practices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or related behavioral health field.
• Current licensure or license eligibility as required by state regulations (LPC, LCSW, LMFT).
• Experience providing clinical behavioral health services, preferably in community-based settings, with leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge in assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and compliance with state, payer, and accreditation standards.
• Ability to mentor staff, coordinate operations, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day clinical and operational functions of the program, including care coordination, admissions, staff scheduling, documentation compliance, billing support, and communication with referral sources, clients, and community partners.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor, modeling best practices, promoting accountability, participating in treatment team meetings, and supporting staff development.
• Review clinical documentation for quality, accuracy, and compliance while ensuring services meet organizational standards, payer requirements, and accreditation expectations.
• Assist with program growth and operational initiatives, including recruitment, marketing, strategic planning, budgeting support, meeting facilitation, and performance improvement activities.
• Provide direct clinical services to assigned clients, when requested by the Program Director, while maintaining timely documentation and adherence to all clinical/state/payer requirements.
• Foster a culture of professionalism, collaboration, quality improvement, and culturally responsive care while supporting the organization's mission and ensuring compliance with all applicable policies and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Mentoring staff

Education

Master's degree in Counseling / Social Work / MFTH / Psychology

Licensure eligibility (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Georgia HOPE, part of Health Connect America, is seeking a C clinical Program Coordinator to support clinical operations and mentoring across the program. You will help ensure high-quality behavioral health services, oversee admissions, scheduling, documentation, and collaboration with clinical and administrative leaders.

The role blends clinical expertise with operational leadership, requiring strong judgment, organizational skills, and a commitment to best practices.