Director of Mental Health Programs & Community Support

SustainableHR; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

SustainableHR is partnering with a Wisconsin nonprofit to hire a Program Director – Mental Health & Support Services in Madison. The role leads clinical and program teams, ensures evidence‑based psychosocial services, and expands access to compassionate care across the state.

The ideal candidate will hold a current Wisconsin license, have five years of leadership and clinical supervision experience, and be adept at building partnerships with healthcare providers, educators, and community

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Counseling, or related behavioral health field.
• Current unrestricted Wisconsin mental health licensure is required.
• Active licensure as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist.
• Minimum of five years of experience supervising licensed mental health professionals.
• Minimum of five years of post-graduate clinical experience.
• Experience providing clinical supervision, consultation, or program leadership.
• Strong knowledge of behavioral health best practices, trauma-informed care, group facilitation, and psychosocial programming.
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for psychosocial support programming.
• Ensure programs reflect evidence-based practices and high standards of clinical care.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve support groups, educational programming, wellness initiatives, social activities, and participant onboarding.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of participant needs, program effectiveness, accessibility, and inclusivity.
• Personally facilitate or oversee multiple support programs.
• Train, mentor, and coach clinical staff and program facilitators.
• Ensure compliance with applicable professional standards and ethical guidelines.
• Lead innovation and expansion of mental health programming.
• Evaluate participant outcomes and recommend improvements.
• Collect, analyze, and report program data.
• Identify opportunities for statewide program growth.
• Build relationships with referral sources and community partners through meetings, presentations, and outreach.
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning initiatives.
• Assist in developing and managing the annual program budget.
• Support long‑term planning for organizational growth and community impact.
• Serve as liaison to clinical advisory committees and professional partners.
• Collaborate on outreach materials promoting programs and services.

Skills

Mental health licensure

Clinical supervision

Program leadership

Staff development

Trauma-informed care

Wisconsin licensure

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral health fields

Job description

SustainableHR is partnering with a Wisconsin nonprofit to hire a Program Director – Mental Health & Support Services in Madison. The role leads clinical and program teams, ensures evidence‑based psychosocial services, and expands access to compassionate care across the state.

The ideal candidate will hold a current Wisconsin license, have five years of leadership and clinical supervision experience, and be adept at building partnerships with healthcare providers, educators, and community