Ethos Wellness - Program Director/Coordinator Children & Adolescent Services

Ethos Wellness is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Program Director/Coordinator of Children and Adolescent Services to join our team. This role will oversee the development and delivery of comprehensive outpatient services designed to support long-term healing and resilience in children, adolescents, and their families. This position will report directly to the Executive Director.

About Us:
Ethos Wellness provides outpatient services rooted in Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children (DBT-C), enhanced by diverse therapeutic modalities including psychoeducation, skills-based groups, experiential interventions, and recovery concepts. Our multidisciplinary team is committed to fostering connection, empowerment, and lasting change through high-quality mental health care.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, Full-Time, Evenings required (*based on group schedules/availability for crisis management)

Key Responsibilities: 

Program Oversight & Development

• Lead, manage, and expand child and adolescent programming, including DBT-C groups, play therapy groups, and Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)


• Drive program innovation aligned with clinical best practices and community needs


• Coordinate with the Ethos Wellness Testing Team to integrate assessment-informed treatment plans
  
  

Leadership & Supervision

• Recruit, hire, and support high-quality clinical staff and interns


• Provide regular supervision and case consultation to team members, including master's-level interns and fellows through the Ethos Training Institute


• Oversee management of team members and patients, including coverage planning, time-off tracking, audit of clinical charts and documentation, and facilitation of team staffings


• Facilitate internal trainings and participate in speaking engagements on relevant clinical topics
  

Clinical Services

• Maintain a part-time clinical caseload (12–15 direct service hours/week) to stay engaged with client care


• Provide individual, family, and group therapy as appropriate
  
  

Community Engagement

• Build and sustain relationships with community partners, referral sources, and school professionals


• Represent Ethos Wellness in outreach and collaborative efforts to strengthen community connections

Operations & Compliance

• Assist with policy development, implementation, and quality assurance


• Ensure all services comply with state regulations and ethical guidelines


• Participate in strategic planning and growth of service offerings

Qualifications: 

• Current licensure in Texas as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT


• Strong Clinical Background in child and adolescent mental health, including play therapy


• Experience providing group therapy, particularly DBT or DBT-C, strongly preferred


• Highly organized, proactive, and collaborative leader


• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment


• Afternoon and evening availability required to support after-school programming

Why Join Ethos Wellness?

• Ongoing coaching and mentoring for both clinical and professional development, including several hours of free and exclusive CEU opportunities.


• Successful marketing provided by the agency; constant flow of new child and adolescent clients seeking both individual and family psychotherapy.


• Heart-centered, relational culture; loads of support, encouragement and compassion for this challenging and meaningful work


• Well-run agency with strong leadership and detailed policies and procedures.
  


• Competitive salaried compensation which will be negotiated individually with each applicant


• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan


• Paid Time Off
  

Application Instructions:
To apply, please upload your resume and a thoughtful cover letter. Resumes should reflect your clinical training, licensure, and professional experience. In your cover letter, please share your clinical orientation, interest in child and adolescent mental health, and what draws you to this role and to Ethos. We value authenticity—your letter helps us get to know who you are beyond your credentials.

Note: Cover letters are reviewed with care and intention — they often speak louder than resumes! Please do not call regarding the status of your application. Background checks are required upon hire.