Program Supervisor

macombgov; United States; On-site; USD 81,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits starting day one

Job summary

Macomb County is seeking a Program Supervisor for the Juvenile Justice Center. The role involves supervising and evaluating the effectiveness of behavioral and clinical programs, with responsibility for grant program administration and community collaboration.

Requires a Master’s Degree in a relevant field and at least three years of clinical experience with youth, plus three years of supervision of mental health clinicians. Exempt, full-time position with benefits, driving required.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a directly related mental health field.
• A minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience working directly with residents who present with developmental disabilities, severe emotional disturbances, and other similar issues.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience supervising mental health clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Develops, oversees, and maintains the Juvenile Justice Center's behavioral and clinical programs ensuring best practices.
• Identifies grant opportunities through Federal and State funding resources to provide programs to support the needs of involved youth and families and oversees the implementation and administration of grant programs.
• Monitors implementation of programs and develops solutions to barriers in implementation of these approaches.
• Analyzes behavioral trends and provides alternative solutions to address population behavior concerns.
• Provides crisis intervention and support to individuals served to stabilize situations as needed.
• Oversees the development of treatment plans, safety plans and behavior management plans.
• Collaborates with community partners in order to expand and enhance programs by the department.
• Manages, assigns, directs, and supervises the work activities of assigned staff.
• Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Grant writing

Program evaluation

Crisis intervention

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field

3+ years clinical experience with at-risk youth

Job description

As part of our total benefit package, Macomb County proudly offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, with no monthly premium to employees for single, two (2) person or family coverage. Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Program Supervisor

SALARY: $80,536.93 - $104,167.78

DEPARTMENT: Juvenile Justice Center

Opening Date: 08/07/2026

Closing Date: 08/21/2026 12:00 a.m.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period

CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The start time for this position is currently 8:00 a.m.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under limited direction of the Director, supervises and evaluates the effectiveness of the Juvenile Justice Center programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, oversees, and maintains the Juvenile Justice Center's behavioral and clinical programs ensuring best practices.
• Identifies grant opportunities through Federal and State funding resources to provide programs to support the needs of involved youth and families and oversees the implementation and administration of grant programs.
• Monitors implementation of programs and develops solutions to barriers in implementation of these approaches.
• Analyzes behavioral trends and provides alternative solutions to address population behavior concerns.
• Provides crisis intervention and support to individuals served to stabilize situations as needed.
• Oversees the development of treatment plans, safety plans and behavior management plans.
• Collaborates with community partners in order to expand and enhance programs by the department.
• Manages, assigns, directs, and supervises the work activities of assigned staff.
• Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a directly related mental health field
• A minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience working directly with residents who present with developmental disabilities, severe emotional disturbances, and other similar issues
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience supervising mental health clinicians

Preferred Education and Experience

• Previous experience with adolescents
• Previous experience working in a residential setting

Required Licenses or Certifications

• One of the following required licenses: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Limited Licensed Master of Social Work (LLMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC)
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• the Michigan Mental Health Code and its rules and regulations
• licensing regulations and other regulatory requirements, including investigation techniques and reporting, as they relate to residential programs and mental health services
• mental health issues and behavioral problems of delinquent and neglected youth
• juvenile justice reforms that emphasize residential care
• current trends and methods in addressing mental health, juvenile justice, delinquency, and at-risk youth
• residential best practices such as trauma informed and culturally competent, dialectical behavioral therapy and collaborative problem solving
• community programs and services that may be beneficial for a juvenile justice residential setting and related grant resources
• methods and procedures for program monitoring and evaluation
• principles of management
• training resources and tools

Skill in:

• Conducting and participating in regular team meetings with clinical and direct care staff
• Excellent verbal and written and communication skills
• Report writing and interpretation
• Computer skills including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet programs and similar programs

Ability to:

• Work independently with a high degree of autonomy
• Make decisions within the framework of the County and Center mission, values, rules, regulations and policies
• Speak and write in a manner that is professional, clear, and concise with tact and courtesy and creates a positive image for residents and the facility
• Maintain effective relationships and work cooperatively with staff, residents, community stakeholders and parents of varying status
• Conduct group meetings and make group presentations
• Assess residential and staff program effectiveness and research and implement solutions and future program needs
• Direct, organize and oversee the work of others and provide flexible, creative, and consistent leadership
• Determine training needs for all levels of staff