Director of Counseling & Community Behavioral Health

Ywca; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days

Retirement plan with employee match

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Long/Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Training and Development Opportunities

Parental leave

Childcare discount

Widener University tuition discount (4

Job summary

YWCA Lancaster seeks a Director of Counseling Center to lead program strategy, operations, and fiscal management for a comprehensive behavioral health program serving women and survivors. You will guide trauma-informed care, equity initiatives, and community partnerships.

The role requires a master’s degree in a related field and 8+ years of leadership in behavioral health, with licensure preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position committed to social justice and organizational impact.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
• Clinical licensure preferred for leadership in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Counseling Center and align with mission and priorities.
• Grow and develop a comprehensive behavioral health model addressing mental health, trauma recovery, and advocacy.
• Oversee quality, effectiveness, and compliance of clinical and advocacy services.
• Supervise and mentor a multidisciplinary team with a culture of equity and professional excellence.
• Manage departmental budgets, grants, and long-term sustainability planning.
• Secure and steward grant funding and support fundraising efforts.
• Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations and healthcare providers.
• Advocate for behavioral health equity and trauma-informed care for women and survivors.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Communication

Team development

Equity & inclusion

Grant writing

Policy & compliance

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Clinical licensure preferred

Job description

YWCA Lancaster seeks a Director of Counseling Center to lead program strategy, operations, and fiscal management for a comprehensive behavioral health program serving women and survivors. You will guide trauma-informed care, equity initiatives, and community partnerships.

The role requires a master’s degree in a related field and 8+ years of leadership in behavioral health, with licensure preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position committed to social justice and organizational impact.