Job Description

LSW - Behavioral Health Program Director

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Seasons Adult Foster Care | Staples, Minnesota

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Make a Real Difference in Behavioral Health

Are you a Social Worker skilled who wants to use your clinical expertise to build something meaningful? At Seasons Adult Foster Care, our Program Director doesn't just manage compliance, you'll shape the quality of life for individuals with persistent chronic mental illness while leading a team that genuinely cares about the people we serve.


This isn't traditional social work. It's clinical leadership with impact.

What You'll Do

As our clinical authority, you'll provide case management for up to 26 clients while leading House Leads and Designated Coordinators to deliver person-centered behavioral health services. You'll develop service plans, coordinate complex care, ensure Rule 245D compliance, and mentor staff to provide exceptional therapeutic support.

Your day-to-day includes:

Leading clinical decision-making for individuals with complex psychiatric and medical needs Building collaborative relationships with psychiatrists, county case managers, and healthcare providers Conducting chart audits and driving quality improvement initiatives Training staff on behavioral interventions, crisis management, and person-centered approaches Serving as the go-to expert when clinical situations get complicated

You'll work

Monday-Friday, on-site

in our Staples office with travel to our program homes. You are also part of our on-call rotation.

What Makes This Role Different

Clinical autonomy with support.

You'll have the authority to make clinical decisions while collaborating with a leadership team that values your expertise.

Manageable caseload.

Up to 26 clients means you actually know the people you're serving and able to see the difference you make.

Impact you can see.

Watch your clinical guidance help someone stabilize on medications, navigate a crisis, or achieve goals they never thought possible.

Work-life balance.

Standard business hours, on-call only as scheduled, and a leadership team that respects boundaries.

Growth opportunities.

We're expanding and looking for someone who wants to grow with us.

What You Bring

Required:

Active Minnesota LSW license BSW or healthcare-related bachelor's degree CCM or ACM certification (or willingness to obtain within 12 months) 2+ years supervisory/management experience in behavioral health or human services Clinical social work experience with individuals with serious mental illness Deep understanding of Minnesota Rule 245D

The intangibles we're looking for:

You stay calm when things get complicated You can coach staff through tough situations with compassion and clarity You understand the social determinants of mental health You think critically and make sound clinical judgments independently You can navigate complex systems to help people access what they need You genuinely care about people with mental illness and want them to live their best lives

About Seasons Adult Foster Care

We provide home-based behavioral health services for adults with persistent chronic mental illness in central Minnesota. Our small size means you'll know everyone--staff and clients alike--and your work directly shapes our organizational culture and quality of care.


We believe in person-centered support, helping people move forward with their lives, and treating everyone with dignity. If you're tired of systems that treat people like case numbers, you'll find a better fit here.

Ready to Apply?

If you're a licensed social worker who wants clinical leadership with real impact, we'd love to talk.


Questions? Reach out to our HR team at 218-820-4602.


Seasons Adult Foster Care is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and supports employees in reaching their full potential.