Program Director (Behavioral Health)

Company: Metropolitan Family Services
Location: Wheaton
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word. COMMUNITY ! Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do. Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you! We are currently looking to fill a Behavioral Health Program Director role at our DuPage Center . SALARY: The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $102,000 and $113,000 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Administers all aspects of a program or line of service, including development and implementation of new initiatives. Develops and administers budget. Identifies and pursues funding opportunities. Monitors program to assure fiscal compliance of contracts, annual, and long-range plans. Supervises program and staff. Responsible for all personnel matters withing program including hiring, assigning, and terminating staff. Identifies and fosters leadership potential of program staff. Participates in collaboration with other agencies and institutions to advance program goals. Responsible for training needs assessment, participating in planning for and may provide staff for training. Maintains knowledge of developments and directions in program areas. May participate in local, state, and national activities in field. Responsible for meeting affirmative action goals. Other duties as assigned. REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, CREDENTIALS and/or EXPERIENCE: Master’s degree. Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). 8 years of increasingly responsible experience in administrative and/or management positions. Travel Requirements: Periodical travel to different centers for community meetings. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Satisfactorily pass all relevant screening and criminal background checks. METROPOLITAN FAMILY SERVICES VALUES AND EXPECTED BEHAVIORS: Client Centered/Mission Driven Adaptable Goal Oriented/Solution Focused Self-Reflective and Receptive to Feedback Collaborative Positive Demeanor Trustworthy/Accountable PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and viewing a computer terminal. Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package. Find out more by clicking here ! Some highlights include: Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, and Vision Coverage. Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date. FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members. Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility. And so much more! Make sure you click here to see the full suite of benefits offered! Some of the above benefits are available for part-time and temporary workers, but not all. Be sure to inquire upon your hire as to which benefits apply to you. MORE ABOUT US: Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment. GRANT/FUNDER/PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: This job description is not designed to cover nor contain a comprehensive, exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities, and it is expected that employees understand there may be other duties assigned outside of the written language that appears here Metropolitan Family Services reserves the right to amend, add, change, and/or remove responsibilities to meet business needs as necessary, at any time, with or without notice to employees.

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