About Us
Pillars of Wellness is a dynamic and innovative mental health organization dedicated to providing high-quality, client-centered care while fostering professional growth for our clinicians. We believe in creating a supportive and engaging work environment where clinicians can thrive, develop their expertise, and make a lasting impact in their communities.
Description
Pillars of Wellness is seeking a motivated and compassionate Associate Director to help develop and manage the Pillars of Wellness Valparaiso team. This individual will maintain a client caseload while offering support to the team, providing supervision as able or needed, and aiding in the growth of our clinicians.
The ideal candidate is passionate about fostering a positive work environment, has excellent communication skills, is highly organized, and is eager to support the growth of others. This role blends direct clinical care with leadership, offering an opportunity to shape the culture and continued growth of our Valparaiso office.
- Provide evidence-based counseling and psychotherapy to clients.
- Assist with initiatives to recognize staff achievements and contributions.
- Participate in the interview process for new clinicians who fit the Pillars of Wellness mission and values.
- Assist in onboarding and training for new employees and interns, fostering a welcoming and supportive environment.
- Respond to staff requests and concerns, determining appropriate action steps and ensuring operational efficiency.
- Ensure operations throughout the office are running smoothly.
- Report to the Clinical Director and offer support based on team needs.
- Assist with conducting annual performance reviews.
- Assist with planning regular team building activities.
- Conduct regular formal and informal check-ins with clinicians and clinical supervisors.
- Engage in local community events.
- Attend staff meetings and team conferences, and lead team meetings as required.
- Fully licensed or associate-level mental health professional (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, HSPP, or equivalent).
- Prior leadership, supervisory, mentoring, or program development experience preferred.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with agency leadership and community partners.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead, mentor, and inspire others.
- Skilled in active listening, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
- Solution-oriented and approachable.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance clinical and leadership responsibilities.
- Passionate about promoting a supportive and positive work environment.
- Ability to assess, prioritize, and balance business needs with staff requests, ensuring operational efficiency while supporting employee satisfaction.
The benefits of working at Pillars for our full-time employees include a competitive total compensation package, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- IRA with a 3% company match
- Paid Holidays and Vacation Time
- Wellness Days and organizational support for clinician self-care
- Professional Development Days
- Annual professional development stipend
- Flexible schedule and work-from-home opportunities
- Individual clinician marketing
- Leadership development and career advancement pathways
- Tuition discount at Purdue Global University and Colorado Christian University
Why Join Pillars?
At Pillars of Wellness, we believe clinicians should have the opportunity to grow into the roles they are most passionate about. As Associate Director of our Valparaiso office, you will combine clinical excellence with meaningful leadership, helping to build a positive and supportive team culture while shaping the continued growth of our presence in the community.
