Veterans Residential Clinical Program Director

Northlake Behavioral Health System; Mandeville (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northlake Behavioral Health System in Louisiana seeks a Clinical Program Manager for our new Veterans Services residential program. You will lead the clinical and day-to-day operations, supervise counselors and staff, coordinate services, and ensure regulatory compliance to help veterans stabilize and regain independence.

Under the Executive Director, you will build partnerships with housing providers, Veterans organizations, and community partners, develop workflows, and manage budgeting and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related behavioral health discipline.
• Current Louisiana Clinical License such as LCSW, LMSW, LPC, or LMFT.
• Post-master’s clinical experience, including leadership of outpatient behavioral health or substance use disorder services.
• At least three years of post-master’s experience, including supervisory or program coordination experience.
• Experience with co-occurring conditions, clinical supervision, crisis coordination, quality improvement, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing program operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical and day to day operation of the program, including admissions, staffing, safety, and residential operations.
• Coordinate behavioral health, substance use, housing, employment, life skills, benefits, and other supportive services.
• Supervise counselors, case managers, peer specialists, and residential staff.
• Provide clinical supervision and coordinate crisis response and therapeutic support.
• Support individualized goals focused on stability, recovery, and independence.
• Lead quality improvement and ensure strong documentation, compliance, and resident safety.
• Build relationships with housing providers, Veterans organizations, behavioral health providers, employers, and community partners.
• Manage program operations, including scheduling, facilities, contracts, supplies, and budget responsibilities.
• Develop the policies, workflows, intake processes, and partnerships needed to launch the program.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Staff coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related behavioral health

Job description

Northlake Behavioral Health System in Louisiana seeks a Clinical Program Manager for our new Veterans Services residential program. You will lead the clinical and day-to-day operations, supervise counselors and staff, coordinate services, and ensure regulatory compliance to help veterans stabilize and regain independence.

Under the Executive Director, you will build partnerships with housing providers, Veterans organizations, and community partners, develop workflows, and manage budgeting and