Community Mental Health Program Manager

Community Mental Health Program Manager

Columbus, OH

Full-Time

Exempt

Administration

Central Ohio Area

Wellspring

Other Ministry Model

Position Summary

The WellSpring Community Outreach Mental Health Director will be responsible for launching and leading a community-based team that provides high-quality, spiritually integrated behavioral health services. This role combines leadership, compliance oversight, staff supervision, and community engagement — all within the context of a faith-driven mission.

You will work closely with clinical and administrative leadership to establish sustainable systems, uphold accreditation standards, and build meaningful partnerships in Central Ohio. If you're passionate about blending clinical excellence with a Christ-centered calling, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Program Development

• Launch and stabilize the WellSpring Community Outreach (WSCO) program
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Foster a positive, accountable, and Christ-centered team culture

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure adherence to CARF and OHMAS standards
• Oversee clinical documentation (intake, treatment plans, progress notes, etc.)
• Audit records for accuracy and completeness
• Prepare for accreditation surveys, site visits, and audits

Staff Leadership

• Recruit, onboard, train, and supervise clinical and support staff
• Provide required clinical supervision under OMHAS, OAC, and ministry guidelines
• Monitor staff productivity, billing practices, and service delivery

Community Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with schools, courts, and community partners
• Grow client referrals and represent WSCO at networking events
• Support marketing and outreach efforts with the COYFC Development team

Spiritual Leadership

• Lead staff in prayer, Bible study, and spiritual formation
• Represent COYFC's Christian mission and values in all aspects of your work
• Guide team members in seeking God's wisdom through prayer and discernment
• Provide biblical encouragement and mentorship to staff, volunteers, and clients

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to lead a community program that blends faith and mental health
• A supportive, mission-driven team environment
• Opportunities for spiritual and professional growth
• Direct impact in the lives of youth, families, and the Central Ohio community

Position Requirements

• Experience in clinical program management or behavioral health leadership
• Knowledge of CARF, OHMAS, and Medicaid service standards
• Strong skills in staff supervision, compliance, and documentation oversight
• Familiarity with evidence-based treatment models and community-based care
• Personal commitment to Jesus Christ and COYFC's Statement of Faith
• Willingness to lead and participate in Christian spiritual activities
• Ability to integrate prayer and discipleship into your leadership role

EEO Statement

Youth For Christ (YFC) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, handicap, marital status, or other unlawful discriminatory characteristics in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. YFC is classified as an Association of Churches and as such our hiring practices reflect that designation. As a religious nonprofit organization, YFC incorporates within each leader role, the requirement to model, teach, share and live the faith. The relationship between YFC's mission and each of its leaders is its lifeblood and as such does at all times and in all instances reserve the right to make employment decisions based upon a person's religious beliefs, personal character and lifestyle consistent with our understanding of the Bible or with our overall goals and requirements for Christian ministry. We seek to create a workplace that is intentional about Kingdom Inspired Diversity. Our commitment to our employees extends to their opportunities for growth, development, promotion, training and compensation. We will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the organization.