Clinical Programs Lead — Behavioral Health

HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, INC; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with

Paid time off and holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Georgia HOPE, a Georgia-based behavioral health provider, is seeking a Clinical Program Coordinator to support both clinical and operational success within the program. You will mentor team members, promote best practices, and help ensure quality service delivery to clients and families in home, school, and community settings.

The role blends clinical leadership with operational responsibilities, requiring strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to balance multiple

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or related behavioral health field.
• Licensure or license eligibility as required by applicable state regulations (such as LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent).
• Experience providing clinical behavioral health services, preferably in community-based or outpatient settings.
• Leadership, supervisory, program coordination, or management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of behavioral health documentation, regulatory requirements, quality assurance processes, and clinical best practices.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current vehicle insurance, if required for assigned duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to team members while modeling best practices in service delivery, documentation, and professional conduct.
• Support treatment planning, care coordination, and clinical compliance activities by reviewing documentation, participating in treatment team meetings, and promoting quality standards.
• Assist with program operations including admissions, service authorizations, scheduling, staff training, referral management, customer relations, and documentation compliance.
• Partner with leadership on recruitment, hiring, onboarding, staff development, strategic planning, and program growth initiatives.
• Support regulatory readiness through chart audits, quality reviews, accreditation activities, and compliance with organizational, payer, and state requirements.
• Provide direct clinical services when needed and, when applicable, offer licensure supervision and support to clinicians pursuing professional licensure.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Program coordination

Management experience

Behavioral health knowledge

Documentation knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Behavioral Health

Job description

Georgia HOPE, a Georgia-based behavioral health provider, is seeking a Clinical Program Coordinator to support both clinical and operational success within the program. You will mentor team members, promote best practices, and help ensure quality service delivery to clients and families in home, school, and community settings.

The role blends clinical leadership with operational responsibilities, requiring strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to balance multiple