Program Director

Program Director – Mental Health & Support Services

Location: Madison, WI |
Compensation: $80,000-$86,000.

Lead a Team That Changes Lives

We are partnering with a respected Wisconsin nonprofit dedicated to providing free emotional support, education, and wellness programming for individuals and families facing serious health challenges. This mission‑driven organization believes no one should have to navigate life's most difficult moments alone and is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive community where individuals can connect, heal, and thrive.

The Program Director is responsible for the overall leadership, quality, and growth of the organization's mental health and support programs. This role combines clinical leadership, staff management, strategic planning, community partnership development, and program innovation to ensure exceptional support services for participants across Wisconsin.

The ideal candidate is an experienced licensed mental health professional who has successfully led multidisciplinary teams, supervised clinicians, and is passionate about expanding access to compassionate, evidence‑based psychosocial care.

Candidates must possess the following:

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Counseling, or another closely related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
• Current unrestricted Wisconsin mental health licensure is required. Applicants must hold active licensure as one of the following (or an equivalent Wisconsin‑approved credential):
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Licensed Psychologist
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience supervising, managing, mentoring, and developing other licensed mental health professionals.
• Minimum of five years of post‑graduate clinical experience.
• Experience providing clinical supervision, consultation, or program leadership.
• Strong knowledge of behavioral health best practices, trauma‑informed care, group facilitation, and psychosocial programming.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license with reliable transportation.

While not required, the ideal candidate will bring experience in one or more of the following:

• Oncology, psycho‑oncology, or cancer support programming.
• Clinical mental health services within healthcare or hospital systems.
• Hospice, palliative care, grief counseling, or chronic illness support.
• Leading behavioral health or psychosocial support programs for individuals and families experiencing significant medical challenges.

Clinical Leadership & Program Oversight (30%)

• Provide clinical leadership for all psychosocial support programming.
• Ensure programs reflect evidence‑based practices and high standards of clinical care.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve support groups, educational programming, wellness initiatives, social activities, and participant onboarding.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of participant needs, program effectiveness, accessibility, and inclusivity.
• Personally facilitate or oversee multiple support programs.
• Train, mentor, and coach clinical staff and program facilitators.
• Ensure compliance with applicable professional standards and ethical guidelines.

Program Development & Continuous Improvement (20%)

• Lead innovation and expansion of mental health programming.
• Evaluate participant outcomes and recommend improvements.
• Collect, analyze, and report program data.
• Identify opportunities for statewide program growth.
• Build relationships with referral sources and community partners through meetings, presentations, and outreach.

Staff Leadership & Team Development (20%)

• Recruit, hire, supervise, mentor, and evaluate…