Clinical Program Manager

Position Summary

Licensed clinician who wants more than just a traditional therapy role.

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who is motivated to build meaningful partnerships, grow services within the community, and take the lead in shaping the future of mental health services for Pathway Caring for Children in North Olmsted and surrounding areas, including eastern Lorain County.

The right person for this role is resilient, caring, connected, and driven. They are someone who naturally builds trust with others, follows through on commitments, and takes pride in creating positive momentum wherever they work.

This position is ideal for someone who:

• Wants to help grow and strengthen mental health services within the community
• Values strong relationships, teamwork, and connection
• Is motivated, self-directed, and comfortable taking initiative
• Brings both compassion and accountability to their work
• Enjoys building partnerships and representing the agency in the community
• Is dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and families succeed
• Thrives in an environment where leadership, ideas, and initiative are encouraged
• Wants to be part of a supportive and mission-driven team culture

This role blends direct clinical work with leadership, relationship-building, outreach, and program development responsibilities. Success in this role requires strong clinical performance, consistency, follow-through, and the ability to independently help grow services while staying connected to the needs of clients, staff, and the community.

At Pathway, we value people who are loyal to their team, supportive of others, committed to growth, and motivated by meaningful work that makes a lasting impact.

Core Responsibilities

Program Ownership & Growth

• Take an active role in building and sustaining services in North Olmsted and surrounding communities
• Support growth efforts into Lorain County through outreach, visibility, and community engagement
• Develop and maintain referral relationships with schools, healthcare providers, community partners, and local organizations
• Monitor caseload trends, access to care, and client engagement while proactively addressing service gaps
• Identify opportunities for service expansion and bring forward practical, actionable ideas

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related behavioral health field
• Active Ohio licensure required (LISW, LPCC, Supervisory designation or willingness to obtain with agency support)
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in community-based or school-based behavioral health
• Strong networking, outreach, and community relationship-building skills
• Experience mentoring, supporting, or informally leading other clinicians
• Interest in program development, service expansion, and leadership growth
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and community mental health systems

What This Role Offers

• Opportunity to take ownership of a growing service area
• Ability to help shape how services are delivered within the community
• Meaningful involvement in expansion and program development efforts
• Support from clinical leadership while maintaining autonomy in day-to-day work
• Opportunity to build strong community relationships and create lasting impact
• A supportive agency culture focused on teamwork, resilience, growth, and connection