Program Director

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is a large and growing, non-profit community-based provider of behavioral health services with locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, rural Maricopa County, Gila, Pinal, Mohave, Coconino, and Yavapai Counties. We are a well-established voice in the community with more than 115 sites, over one thousand employees, and 40 years’ experience.

Join Southwest Behavioral & Health for exceptional growth opportunities driven by our promote-from-within philosophy. We provide an EXCELLENT compensation and benefits package, including immediate participation in our 403(b) program with 20% company match after 1 year of service. Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) includes 3 weeks of time-off your 1st year (available after 6 months) and increased vacation accruals after 2, 5 and 10 years of service! We offer low cost medical insurance and offer 100% company-paid dental, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life coverage for employees. Other great benefits include 10 paid holidays, vision, licensure/certification reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, prescription drug discounts, chiropractic services, 100% paid Employee Assistance Program, and much more!

We are seeking a Program Director to join our Mesa Outpatient Clinic!

Working as a Program Director, you will plan, organize, develop and administer the activities of outpatient children and/or adult counseling program. The program serves referred clients in a specific catchment area that are requesting assistance with emotional or behavioral problems.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Contract development and implementation
• Development and maintenance of program budgets
• Plans, implements, and evaluates counseling and psychiatric services provided
• Markets new programs and assists with fund development
• Monitors and directs program procedures, statistical procedures, service contract goals, and fee collection
• Represents program/site in providing Vice President with data and other assistance in overall program planning and organizational activities
• Evaluates the quality of services provided on an ongoing basis
• Evaluates/monitors the quality of documentation and billing across the site
• Public relations within the community and media
• Coordination of services between community service programs
• Acts as liaison with outside agencies by providing consultation and attending meetings as appropriate
• Provides staff with ongoing training and support
• Actively works with staff to ensure service delivery contract levels are met
• Monitors staff performance and addresses areas of improvement as appropriate
• Conducts regularly scheduled meetings and supervision with clinical and administrative staff

Education & Qualifications:

• Requires Master’s Degree in Psychology, counseling or social work, plus minimum of three years clinical and managerial experience
• Must have fingerprint clearance issued by Arizona Department of Public Safety or eligible to receive within eight (8) weeks of hire
• Licensed by the Board of Behavioral Health Examiners or licensed by the Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners
• Academic and working knowledge of programs, clinical methods, community mental health, procedures and application of the same to diverse clientele emphasizing individual, marital, and family services
• Bilingual, English/Spanish preferred
• Required to maintain personal auto insurance per SBH guidelines