Youth Residential Clinical Program Lead

Wellspring Lutheran Services; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellspring Lutheran Services in Livonia, MI seeks a Clinical Program Manager to lead a team of supervisors, therapists, and clinical professionals serving youth facing trauma and behavioral health challenges. You will drive meaningful treatment plans, coordinate with families and community partners, and foster a culture of staff development and high-quality care.

You will guide quality improvement, ensure licensing and accreditation compliance, and navigate crises while keeping youth safety at

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a behavioral health field is required.
• Current Michigan clinical licensure through LARA is required.
• Experience supervising clinical staff in youth services settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to ensure trauma-informed, family-driven care.
• Oversee treatment planning, clinical services, and program quality.
• Collaborate with families, schools, courts, MDHHS, and community partners to coordinate care.
• Support staff development and crisis response as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Trauma-informed care

Clinical supervision

Youth services experience

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related behavioral health field

Job description

Wellspring Lutheran Services in Livonia, MI seeks a Clinical Program Manager to lead a team of supervisors, therapists, and clinical professionals serving youth facing trauma and behavioral health challenges. You will drive meaningful treatment plans, coordinate with families and community partners, and foster a culture of staff development and high-quality care.

You will guide quality improvement, ensure licensing and accreditation compliance, and navigate crises while keeping youth safety at