Clinical Program Leader — Behavioral Health Services

Health Connect America; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Connect America, a Georgia-based behavioral health provider, seeks a Clinical Program Coordinator for Georgia HOPE to support clinical operations, mentor staff, and help programs run smoothly in homes, schools, and communities.

In collaboration with program directors and clinicians, you will promote best practices, ensure quality and compliance, and balance leadership with direct client care as needed. Your work will empower teams to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or related behavioral health field.
• Current licensure or license eligibility as required by state regulations (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT).
• Experience providing clinical behavioral health services, with leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge in behavioral health assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and compliance with state, payer, and accreditation standards.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with ability to mentor staff, coordinate operations, and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems and Microsoft Office, plus a valid driver's license and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Support daily clinical and operational functions: care coordination, admissions, staff scheduling, documentation compliance, billing support, and communications with referrals, clients, and partners.
• Mentor staff, model best practices, support supervision, onboarding, and ongoing training.
• Review clinical documentation for quality, accuracy, and compliance with standards.
• Assist program growth with recruitment, planning, budgeting, and performance improvement.
• Provide direct clinical services when directed by the Program Director, ensuring timely notes and compliance with requirements.
• Foster professionalism, collaboration, quality improvement, and culturally responsive care.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Communication

Problem solving

Mentoring staff

Coordination

Education

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, LMFT/LCSW/LPCC

Licensed or license eligible (LPC/LCSW/LMFT)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Health Connect America, a Georgia-based behavioral health provider, seeks a Clinical Program Coordinator for Georgia HOPE to support clinical operations, mentor staff, and help programs run smoothly in homes, schools, and communities.

In collaboration with program directors and clinicians, you will promote best practices, ensure quality and compliance, and balance leadership with direct client care as needed. Your work will empower teams to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care.