Program Director - Counseling Centers at Carbon Valley/Ft. Lupton

Job DetailsJob Location: Counseling Center at Carbon Valley - Frederick, CO 80504Position Type: Full Time BenefitedEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $78,500.00 - $125,535.00 SalaryJob Shift: DayProgram Director Counseling Centers at Carbon Valley/Fort Lupton   Program: Counseling Center at Carbon Valley/Ft. Lupton   Education Requirements: Masters Degree Licensure Requirements: LPC, LCSW, LMFT (Colorado Clinical Licensure Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Greeley, CO Posting Closes: 11.01.2026   At North Range Behavioral Health, we believe no one should face mental health challenges alone. Our compassionate team provides comprehensive, person-centered care, supporting individuals, families, and communities to thrive. We’re proud to be a leader in behavioral health services across Weld County, offering programs for all ages and backgrounds. Our work is grounded in collaboration, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based practices, creating meaningful, lasting impact every day.   Why North Range Behavioral Health? Because your work should matter – and here, it truly does!   Vision: Where Hope Begins and Change Is Possible   Mission: North Range Behavioral Health provides compassionate, comprehensive care for people who face mental health and addiction challenges.   Values: Customer First: We help our customers achieve recovery, every day. Compassion: We treat everyone with kindness, empathy, and dignity. Collaboration: We build strong relationships, internally and externally, to ensure effective care for our customers.  QualificationsAbout the Role: At the Counseling Centers at Carbon Valley and Fort Lupton we believe mental health care is for everyone, not just during times of crisis, but as a foundation for growth, resilience, and lifelong well-being. Our clinicians play a meaningful role in empowering individuals, couples, and families to become that best versions of themselves.  We proudly serve clients across the lifespan, from children and adolescents to adults and geriatric populations, offering compassionate, inclusive care tailored to each stage of life. Our integrated, team-based approach includes individual, family, and couples counseling, group therapy, medication management, Early childhood development education and assessment, and outpatient substance use treatment. Together, these services support whole-person’s wellness and promote lasting recovering, for our clients and the community we serve. The Program Director provides leadership and oversight of program operations, including planning, staffing, and service delivery. This role leads program development and change initiatives, supports staff through supervision and professional development, ensures fiscal and grant accountability, and—when needed—provides direct clinical services to individuals with mental health and substance use needs.   This position includes eligibility for a monthly performance bonus.   What You Will Do: Lead and evolve the program strategy by setting goals, strengthening existing services, and developing new initiatives to meet the changing needs of the clients and the community.  Provided day-to-day operational leadership, ensuring policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and safety standards are clearly communicated, implemented, and upheld. Use data and reporting to evaluate service quality, capacity, and outcomes, and to inform continuous improvement and decision-making.  Ensure high-quality program performance, including compliance, documentation standards, fidelity measures, revenue targets, and overall service effectiveness.  Foster a collaborative, compassionate team culture by modeling agency values and supporting staff engagement, accountability, and professional growth.  Hire, onboard, supervise, and coach staff; conduct performance evaluations and address performance or conduct concerns in a timely and supportive manner.  Oversee staff training related to clinical practice, documentation, coding, and fiscal responsibilities, serving as a resource and mentor to the team.  Manage program finances, including budget planning, fiscal oversight, cost control, and revenue optimization.  Collaborate across departments and with executive leadership to support clinical planning, service delivery, and cross-agency initiatives; communicate emerging issues and regulatory changes. Build and maintain strong community partnerships, serve as program spokesperson, and support outreach, networking, and interagency collaboration. Respond to client, caregiver, and community concerns, supporting staff in resolving complex situations and improving the overall client experience.  As needed, provide direct clinical services, including assessments, crisis response, and documentation within scope of practice. You’re a Great Fit If You: Have a Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, or other behavioral health discipline from an accredited college or university. Have active Colorado clinical license(s) (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT) Have at least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in the behavioral health field, including program development, implementation, or administration.  Has demonstrated ability to lead people or manage projects of organizational significance; clinical supervision and/or management experience. Have a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record. Can successfully complete pre-employment screening, including background check, fingerprinting, and drug and TB testing. Perks and Benefits: Generous PTO and paid holidays Multiple medical, dental, and vision plans at no cost to employees Health Reimbursement Account Retirement plan with employer contributions Loan forgiveness opportunities Employee referral bonuses Professional development opportunities   Our Commitment to Equity: North Range Behavioral Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and supportive workplace for all. We welcome applicants of every background, including race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, and all other legally protected characteristics. We believe a diverse team strengthens our ability to serve our community.