LCSW Program Director Community Behavioral Health | Albuquerque, NM

LCSW Program Director - Community Behavioral Health | Albuquerque, NM Verano Staffing Solutions, LLC Albuquerque, NM Job Details Full-time $93,000 - $98,000 a year 9 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Retirement plan Qualifications Staff supervision Program design Program management Managing teams of therapists Team supervision Social service program staff supervision Licensed Clinical Social Worker Care documentation Master's degree Team development Practicing as a therapist supervisor Clinical documentation Leading team collaboration initiatives Working with individuals with mental health conditions Medicaid regulations Medicaid Social service program compliance monitoring Clinical documentation standards General management Clinical social work Full Job Description Are you an experienced LCSW looking for an opportunity to lead, mentor, and help shape an innovative behavioral health program? We are seeking a CCSS Program Director (Clinical & Program Lead) to oversee a statewide Community Supports program serving youth, families, and adults throughout New Mexico. This role combines clinical leadership, staff supervision, program development, compliance oversight, and operational management within a mission-driven organization committed to recovery, resiliency, and community-based care.

• Independently licensed behavioral health clinician in New Mexico (LPCC, LCSW, LMFT, LPAT, or equivalent)
• Must meet qualifications to: ○ Provide clinical supervision under NM licensing boards ○ Oversee CCSS services per NMAC and HCA requirements
• Experience with: ○ CCSS or similar community-based behavioral health services ○ Supervising staff (preferably CSWs or similar roles) ○ Medicaid documentation and compliance

Knowledge of:

○ NMAC 7.20.11 and 8.321.2 ○ CYFD requirements for youth services (including background check processes) What You'll Do Provide clinical supervision to Community Support Workers (CSWs) Lead program operations, quality improvement, and compliance initiatives Ensure adherence to Medicaid, CYFD, and New Mexico CCSS regulations Review service plans, documentation, and program outcomes Support staff development, onboarding, training, and performance management Collaborate with executive leadership and interdisciplinary teams Help expand and strengthen community-based behavioral health services throughout New Mexico Qualifications Active New Mexico LCSW license (or other independently licensed behavioral health clinician) Experience supervising behavioral health staff Knowledge of Medicaid documentation and compliance Experience with CCSS, community support services, wraparound services, or similar programs Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills Ability to work collaboratively within a growing behavioral health organization Preferred Experience Youth and family services Community-based behavioral health programs High-acuity or justice-involved populations Program oversight, quality assurance, and compliance New Mexico Medicaid / Turquoise Care systems Compensation & Benefits $93,000 - $98,000 DOE Health Benefits Package Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays IRA Contribution Bonus Opportunities Flexible Scheduling Professional Development & Training Supportive Leadership Team Opportunity to build and shape a growing statewide program If you're passionate about community behavioral health, staff development, and creating meaningful change for New Mexico families and communities, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay:

$93,000.00 - $98,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Relocation assistance Retirement plan

Education:

Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Albuquerque, NM 87107 (Required)

Work Location:

In person