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Lead Clinical Program Director - Community/School Based Services (Missoula, MT)

Aware Inc.

Missoula, MTFull-time$85K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$85K/yr
Location
Missoula, MT
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

LCSW Or LCPC LicenseMaster's degree

Job overview

AWARE is hiring a Lead Clinical Program Director for community- and school-based services in Missoula. The role leads staff hiring, training, coaching, supervision, and performance development; oversees program quality, service coordination, compliance, and budgets; and builds partnerships with community organizations. The position requires an advanced degree in a related field, three years of direct work experience, and an LCSW or LCPC license or applicable certification.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Mental Health ProgramsLeadershipInterpersonal SkillsOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationGoal Setting

Qualifications

Advanced Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or Related Field3 Years Direct Work ExperienceLCSW or LCPC License

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Experience Required

Requires three (3) years direct work experience per supervision requirements

Minimum Education Required

An advanced degree (MS, MA, PhD) in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field

License(s) Required

LCSW or LCPC

Compensation

$ - $85,000.00 / yearly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

Lead Clinical Program Director - $85,000.00 per year to start.

AWARE - Missoula, MT - Full-Time

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to individuals in your community, we invite you to join our team at AWARE.

AWARE is looking for the right person to join the team as a lead clinical program director.

The support we provide helps the adults, children, and families we serve become active and vital members of their community while focusing on personal growth. We are a compassionate and fully engaged team that is dedicated to providing the best possible care to our clients. Our strength lies in our culture of care, and we are looking for individuals who share our commitment to providing unconditional care to those in need.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where all team members feel valued and respected. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are looking for a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply to join our team at AWARE.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management:

  • Hiring, training, coaching, and supervising all staff.

  • Evaluating staff performance and providing ongoing professional development opportunities.

  • Creating and maintaining a positive work environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork.

  • Delegating tasks and responsibilities effectively.

  • Promoting training that meets team and individual needs.

Program Development and Implementation:

  • Ensuring adequate systems in place to maintain highest quality of services to families in compliance with performance Standards.

  • Ensuring coordination among components for consistency in service delivery.

  • Participate in the monthly vitals process, utilizing program data for continuous quality improvement.

Compliance and Administration:

  • Ensuring adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations related to programs.

  • Managing service area budgets, including allocating funds for staff, supplies, and program operations.

Community Collaboration:

  • Building partnerships with local community agencies and organizations to provide comprehensive support services for families.

  • Participating in community events and outreach initiatives to promote programs.

  • Perform other duties as assigned, which are consistent with the general responsibilities of the position.

  • Other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS: Health Insurance, FSA, HSA, 401k, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Advancement, Professional Development.

Requirements

Talents, skills, and abilities:

An advanced degree (MS, MA, PhD) in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.

Requires three (3) years direct work experience per supervision requirements.

As a condition of continued employment - AWARE's Lead Clinical Program Director must pursue and maintain the specific professional clinical license (LCSW or LCPC) and/or professional certification as required by state, federal governing boards, and other such certification boards.

A thorough administrative understanding of Mental Health related programs.

Interpersonal skills and the ability to provide leadership to a diverse spectrum of professionals and paraprofessionals are significant.

Requires skills in oral, written, and interpersonal and necessitates the ability to set goals and to meet them within established standards.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Is this a registered apprenticeship?

False

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

LEAD CL-1

How this job compares

Set against the 10,873 open Program Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$85K/yr
  • US median$126–200K/yr7,863 salary ranges

This rate, $85K, is 48% below the US median midpoint ($164K) — in the lowest quarter of Program Management salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 20 open Program Management jobs in Montana and 10,873 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Montana
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — less than three in four Program Management postings that state a minimum ask for (median 7 years, across 9,293 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a master's degree; 307 of the 10,873 open Program Management jobs (3%) ask for a master's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 30, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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