LGBTQ+ Services Program Lead

Location: In-Person, Hybrid, or Fully Remote
Schedule: Flexible, based on client needs and leadership responsibilities
Compensation: Center of Excellence (CoE) Compensation Model

Pillars of Wellness is seeking a passionate and visionary clinician to serve as the LGBTQ+ Services Program Lead. This role is ideal for an experienced provider who is deeply committed to supporting LGBTQ+ individuals while leading and expanding culturally responsive mental health programming within a collaborative and innovative organization.

As Program Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing and growing the LGBTQ+ Services Program. This includes providing leadership to LGBTQ+ Services Specialists, supporting program development, facilitating consultations and trainings, and strengthening partnerships within the community. In addition to leadership responsibilities, the Program Lead will maintain a reduced caseload while providing high-quality, affirming, evidence-based therapy to LGBTQ+ individuals and groups.

This position qualifies as a Center of Excellence (CoE) leadership role, allowing you to balance clinical work with program innovation, team development, and service expansion. The CoE model is designed to empower clinicians to grow their leadership capacity while shaping meaningful, specialized care within the organization.

Pillars of Wellness is committed to expanding access to culturally responsive mental health services and creating safe, affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals across diverse settings, including schools, healthcare organizations, businesses, and community groups. The LGBTQ+ Services Program Lead will play a vital role in advancing these efforts while helping clinicians grow in their confidence and competence in serving LGBTQ+ populations.

Why Lead at Pillars

Pillars of Wellness is committed to developing leaders who are passionate about creating meaningful change within their communities. As the LGBTQ+ Services Program Lead, you will have the opportunity to shape a growing specialty program, mentor clinicians, and expand access to affirming mental health services for LGBTQ+ individuals and communities.

In this role, you won't just provide care. You will help build a program that fosters inclusion, empowers individuals, strengthens community partnerships, and creates lasting impact through compassionate and culturally responsive mental health support.

Responsibilities

• Lead the LGBTQ+ Services Program, supporting both the clinical excellence and professional growth of the team.
• Provide individual and/or group therapy to LGBTQ+ clients using culturally responsive and affirming approaches.
• Facilitate LGBTQ+ Services group consultations and provide clinical guidance to Specialists and team members.
• Collaborate with agency leadership to define program goals, outcomes, and community impact initiatives.
• Support the development and implementation of LGBTQ+ affirming services, workshops, trainings, and best practices.
• Recruit, mentor, and support LGBTQ+ Services Specialists and team members within the CoE framework.
• Oversee and delegate program-related tasks, including outreach, training coordination, and community engagement efforts.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, including schools, healthcare providers, advocacy organizations, and local businesses.
• Develop and facilitate culturally sensitive workshops and trainings related to LGBTQ+ mental health and wellness.
• Stay current on emerging research, best practices, and policy considerations impacting LGBTQ+ communities.
• Assist with marketing, outreach, and educational efforts to promote the LGBTQ+ Services Program.
• Ensure ethical, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered care across all services.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Associate or fully licensed mental health professional (e.g., LCSW, LMHC, LMHC-A, LMFT, LMFT-A, LPC, or equivalent).
• Strong clinical experience, training, or demonstrated passion for working with LGBTQ+ individuals and communities.
• Prior leadership, supervisory, mentorship, or program development experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of culturally responsive, affirming, and trauma-informed therapeutic practices.
• Experience designing and facilitating workshops, trainings, or educational programming preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead, mentor, and inspire others.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and client-centered care.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance clinical and leadership responsibilities.

Perks & Benefits

• Center of Excellence Compensation Model with competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Vacation Time
• Flexible Schedule & Work-from-Home Opportunities
• Leadership Development & Career Advancement Pathways
• Individual Clinician Marketing
• Wellness Days and organizational support for clinician self-care
• IRA with 3% company match
• Professional Development Days
• Tuition Discount at Purdue Global University
• Opportunity to shape and grow a specialized, mission-driven program