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Clinical Program Director

South County Mental Health Center
Delray Beach, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/15/2026 CLOSED ON 6/13/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Program Director position at South County Mental Health Center?

Position Summary

South County Mental Health Center, Inc. is seeking an experienced and strategic Clinical Program Director to oversee outpatient and community-based behavioral health programs, including therapy, case management, forensics, residential services, Navigate, and psychosocial rehabilitation programs. This senior leadership role is responsible for supervising clinical operations, improving service delivery, ensuring contractual and quality outcomes, and supporting the organization’s mission of accessible, high-quality behavioral healthcare.

About Us

South County Mental Health Center, Inc. is a private, non-profit, Joint Commission-accredited behavioral healthcare provider serving Southeast Palm Beach County. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality mental health services to individuals and families in our community.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related human services field meeting licensure requirements under F.S. 490 or 491
  • Current Florida licensure as a practitioner under F.S. 491
  • Minimum five (5) years of behavioral healthcare administration experience
  • Minimum two (2) years of senior management experience (CEO, COO, Program Director, or equivalent)
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certification in Trauma-Informed Care and/or Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC)
  • Experience with state and federal grant processes
  • Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and behavioral healthcare regulations
  • Experience overseeing multi-program behavioral health operations

Duties And Responsibilities

Clinical & Program Oversight

  • Certification in Trauma-Informed Care and/or Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC)
  • Experience with state and federal grant processes
  • Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and behavioral healthcare regulations
  • Experience overseeing multi-program behavioral health operations

Strategic Planning & Quality Improvement

  • Certification in Trauma-Informed Care and/or Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC)
  • Experience with state and federal grant processes
  • Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and behavioral healthcare regulations
  • Experience overseeing multi-program behavioral health operations

Leadership & Community Collaboration

  • Certification in Trauma-Informed Care and/or Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC)
  • Experience with state and federal grant processes
  • Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and behavioral healthcare regulations
  • Experience overseeing multi-program behavioral health operations

Administrative & Operational Duties

  • Monitor program outcomes, staffing, and operational performance
  • Maintain working knowledge of Florida statutes and behavioral health regulations
  • Assist with grant-related activities and reporting requirements
  • Support communication between clients, providers, and community partners as needed

Core Competencies

  • Monitor program outcomes, staffing, and operational performance
  • Maintain working knowledge of Florida statutes and behavioral health regulations
  • Assist with grant-related activities and reporting requirements
  • Support communication between clients, providers, and community partners as needed

Physical Demands

  • Primarily sedentary work with occasional standing, walking, and community travel
  • Ability to operate computers and standard office equipment
  • May require responding to crisis situations or attending community meetings

Working Conditions

  • Professional outpatient and community behavioral health environment
  • Frequent interaction with staff, leadership, clients, and community stakeholders
  • Standard business hours with flexibility based on organizational needs

Performance Standards

Performance will be evaluated based on:

  • Achievement of program and contractual outcomes
  • Quality and effectiveness of clinical operations
  • Compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
  • Leadership and staff development effectiveness
  • Organizational improvement and strategic initiative outcomes
  • Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

Schedule & Work Details

Full-Time Position

Schedule: Monday – Friday (hours may vary based on organizational needs)

Location: In-person (Delray Beach, FL)

Pay: $125,000 annual

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Life and long-term disability coverage
  • Voluntary benefit options
  • 401(k) with employer match

Additional Information

Background check required

Drug-free workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Apply now.

Because of the work we do in the community, a full background check is required for all staff.

We are a drug free employer.

South County Mental Health Center, Inc is an EOE.

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