Executive Director - Southwest Counseling Service

Why This Role Matters:

Southwest Counseling Service (SCS) plays a crucial role in the well‑being of Sweetwater County. Every day, our team supports individuals and families navigating mental health challenges, substance use recovery, crisis situations, and life transitions. It's meaningful work. It's steady work. And it changes lives.

We're looking for an Executive Director who can help us step forward with clarity and confidence. A leader who understands the heartbeat of community‑based behavioral health, and who knows how to build strong teams, steward resources wisely, and strengthen partnerships across the county. Someone who brings steadiness, humility, and the ability to see what's possible.

• Work with the Southwest Counseling Board of Directors, Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners, and other community partners to identify, prioritize and implement strategic objectives that meet the evolving mental health needs of the community.
• Lead a committed team providing high‑quality, person‑centered behavioral health and recovery services.
• Partner with the Board to set direction, establish priorities, and guide long‑term strategy.
• Oversee the financial health of the organization with support from finance staff and trusted external partners.
• Support clinical leaders in maintaining program quality, compliance, and a strong culture of care.
• Build and sustain relationships with county partners, healthcare systems, schools, law enforcement, and community organizations.
• Foster a trauma‑informed, supportive environment where staff feel safe, valued, and connected to the mission.

• You bring clarity to complex moments and help the organization focus on what matters.
• Staff feel supported and aligned around shared purpose.
• Alternate:
  Staff are motivated to provide high quality services In an efficient and accountable manner aligned with community needs.
• Community partners trust the organization and feel strengthened by the collaboration.
• The financial and operational foundation remains stable and transparent.
• Services meet the highest standards of quality and compassion.

We're looking for a leader who understands behavioral health systems and has experience guiding organizations through growth and change. A master's degree in a relevant field is helpful, but equivalent experience paired with strong leadership ability is fully welcomed. Understanding rural behavioral health needs is a plus.

• Salary range: $ to $
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Relocation support available
• Professional development encourage.

We believe a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences strengthens our work. We warmly encourage applicants from diverse identities, professions, and communities to apply.

Please review the Job Description below for a more replete list of functions.