Program Director (Behavioral Health)
Company: Metropolitan Family Services
Location: Wheaton
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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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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