Lead Clinical Program Director - Community Services (Great Falls, MT)

AWARE Inc.; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

FSA

HSA

401k

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Advancement

Professional Development

Job summary

AWARE Inc. in Great Falls, MT seeks a Lead Clinical Program Director to lead and oversee our clinical programs.

This full-time role starts at $85,000 per year and focuses on delivering high‑quality care, staff development, and strong community impact. You will hire, train, coach, and supervise all staff; ensure compliance with regulations; manage service area budgets; and foster collaboration with local agencies to support families.

Qualifications

• An advanced degree (MS, MA, PhD) in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
• Requires three (3) years direct work experience per supervision requirements.
• Must pursue and maintain LCSW or LCPC license and/or equivalent certification.
• Strong administrative understanding of mental health programs.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership abilities.
• Ability to set goals and meet them within established standards.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, coach, and supervise all staff.
• Evaluate staff performance and provide ongoing professional development.
• Create a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Delegate tasks effectively and promote team training.
• Ensure high-quality services aligned with performance standards.
• Coordinate program components for consistent service delivery.
• Participate in monthly vitals process and data-driven quality improvement.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Develop community partnerships to support families.
• Manage service area budgets and allocate resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Interpersonal skills

Performance management

Training & development

Education

Advanced degree

Job description

Lead Clinical Program Director - $85,000.00 per year to start AWARE - Great Falls, MT - Full-Time

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to individuals in your community, we invite you to join our team at AWARE.

The support we provide helps the adults, children, and families we serve become active and vital members of their community while focusing on personal growth. We are a compassionate and fully engaged team that is dedicated to providing the best possible care to our clients. Our strength lies in our culture of care, and we are looking for individuals who share our commitment to providing unconditional care to those in need.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where all team members feel valued and respected. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Management:

• Hiring, training, coaching, and supervising all staff.


• Evaluating staff performance and providing ongoing professional development opportunities.


• Creating and maintaining a positive work environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork.


• Delegating tasks and responsibilities effectively.


• Promoting training that meets team and individual needs.

Program Development And Implementation

• Ensuring adequate systems in place to maintain highest quality of services to families in compliance with performance Standards.


• Ensuring coordination among components for consistency in service delivery.


• Participate in the monthly vitals process, utilizing program data for continuous quality improvement.

Compliance And Administration

• Ensuring adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations related to programs.


• Managing service area budgets, including allocating funds for staff, supplies, and program operations.

Community Collaboration

• Building partnerships with local community agencies and organizations to provide comprehensive support services for families.


• Participating in community events and outreach initiatives to promote programs.


• Perform other duties as assigned, which are consistent with the general responsibilities of the position.


• Other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance, FSA, HSA, 401k, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Advancement, Professional Development.

Requirements

Talents, skills, and abilities:

• An advanced degree (MS, MA, PhD) in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.


• Requires three (3) years direct work experience per supervision requirements.


• As a condition of continued employment - AWARE's Lead Clinical Program Director must pursue and maintain the specific professional clinical license (LCSW or LCPC) and/or professional certification as required by state, federal governing boards, and other such certification boards.


• A thorough administrative understanding of Mental Health related programs.


• Interpersonal skills and the ability to provide leadership to a diverse spectrum of professionals and paraprofessionals are significant.


• Requires skills in oral, written, and interpersonal and necessitates the ability to set goals and to meet them within established standards.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.