Senior Program Director, Outpatient Behavioral Health

Tri-County Human Services; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-County Human Services in Lakeland, FL seeks an Administrative Outpatient Program Director to provide managerial oversight of outpatient substance abuse and mental health services across Lakeland and other sites, ensuring contractual compliance and high-quality care. The role leads program coordinators, clinical staff, and budget responsibilities, guides staff development, and ensures adherence to licensing, CARF, and Medicaid standards.

A Master’s degree and state licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, or related field.
• Minimum two years of full-time experience in addictions and/or mental health treatment with supervisory experience preferred.
• Florida licensure as LCSW or LMHC, or valid out-of-state license eligible in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Provides managerial oversight for Lakeland Outpatient, Winter Haven Outpatient, Wauchula Outpatient, Highlands Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Integrated Behavioral Health, Family, Family Intervention Specialist, HIV and BNet services.
• Acts as the liaison between Tri-County Human Services Outpatient Programs with other community agencies.
• Provides direct supervision to program coordinators and staff who assist with supervision of personnel and evaluations.
• Directs and coordinates provision of services to ensure delivery of quality services in a professional manner.
• Provides ongoing clinical training to outpatient staff across multiple locations.
• Complies with licensing regulations including 65D30 Florida Statutes and CARF standards; adheres to Medicaid standards and agency policies.
• Coordinates and facilitates the facility’s Quality Assessment and Improvement Program.
• Assures that files are reviewed and clinical documentation is compliant with licensing and accreditation standards.
• Provides leadership and clinical direction during staff meetings and case staffings.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Program coordination

Education

Master’s degree in counseling/social work/psychology/nursing/rehabilitation

Job description

Tri-County Human Services in Lakeland, FL seeks an Administrative Outpatient Program Director to provide managerial oversight of outpatient substance abuse and mental health services across Lakeland and other sites, ensuring contractual compliance and high-quality care. The role leads program coordinators, clinical staff, and budget responsibilities, guides staff development, and ensures adherence to licensing, CARF, and Medicaid standards.

A Master’s degree and state licensure are required.