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LifeWise Academy

Volunteer Elementary Teacher

Mukwonago, WI · On-site

$43K - $59K/yr

Purchase classroom supplies as needed using funds provided by program director * Communicate * Act as a LifeWise Academy ambassador within the community * Attend annual school open house and other ...

LifeWise Academy

Elementary Teacher

Mukwonago, WI · On-site

$43K - $59K/yr

Purchase classroom supplies as needed using funds provided by program director * Communicate * Act as a LifeWise Academy ambassador within the community * Attend annual school open house and other ...

LifeWise Academy

High School Teacher

Mukwonago, WI · On-site

$48K - $61K/yr

Act as a LifeWise ambassador within the community * Attend events as available or requested by the program director * Maintain ongoing dialogue with school personnel to stay apprised of class ...

LifeWise Academy

Volunteer High School Teacher

Mukwonago, WI · On-site

$48K - $61K/yr

Act as a LifeWise ambassador within the community * Attend events as available or requested by the program director * Maintain ongoing dialogue with school personnel to stay apprised of class ...

Bryant & Stratton College

Dean of Nursing

Wauwatosa, WI · On-site

Deans of Nursing are also responsible for providing guidance to program directors, and subject-area ... Act o Provide student support and manage instructional costs through effective course scheduling ...

Children of America

Program Coordinator

Oak Creek, WI · On-site

$40K - $45K/yr

Meet state regulations of Director Designee, Group Leader, or Lead TeacherMaintains state in ... Act (ADA), and state-specific pay transparency regulations.The listed responsibilities ...

Children of America

Program Coordinator

Oak Creek, WI · On-site

$40K - $45K/yr

Serve as the third-level management in the absence of the School Director or Assistant Director ... Act (ADA), and state-specific pay transparency regulations. The listed responsibilities ...

Children Of America

Program Coordinator

Oak Creek, WI

$40K - $45K/yr

Serve as the third-level management in the absence of the School Director or Assistant Director ... Act (ADA), and state-specific pay transparency regulations. The listed responsibilities ...

Children of America

School Director

Menomonee Falls, WI · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

Programs include Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before and After Care, and Summer Camp.Who ... Act (ADA), and state-specific pay transparency regulations.The listed responsibilities ...

Surge Staffing

Program Supervisor

Mount Pleasant, WI · On-site

$45K - $50K/yr

Implement company collection policies and procedures and act as liaison with the Credit and ... Process and assist with unemployment claims as directed by the Unemployment Department staff

Surge Staffing

Program Supervisor

Mount Pleasant, WI

$45K - $50K/yr

Implement company collection policies and procedures and act as liaison with the Credit and ... Process and assist with unemployment claims as directed by the Unemployment Department staff

Surge Staffing

Program Supervisor

Mount Pleasant, WI · On-site

$45K - $50K/yr

Implement company collection policies and procedures and act as liaison with the Credit and ... Process and assist with unemployment claims as directed by the Unemployment Department staff

Surge Staffing

Program Supervisor

Nashotah, WI · On-site

$45K - $50K/yr

Implement company collection policies and procedures and act as liaison with the Credit and ... Process and assist with unemployment claims as directed by the Unemployment Department staff

Surge Staffing

Program Supervisor

Nashotah, WI

$45K - $50K/yr

Implement company collection policies and procedures and act as liaison with the Credit and ... Process and assist with unemployment claims as directed by the Unemployment Department staff

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How much do act program director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for act program director in Milwaukee, WI is $77,042.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,200.00 and $91,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Act Program Director vs Act Coordinator?

AspectAct Program DirectorAct Coordinator
CredentialsRelevant certifications, experience in program managementSimilar certifications, focus on coordination skills
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple programs, strategic planningSupports program implementation, day-to-day tasks
Employer & Industry UsageNonprofits, mental health, social servicesSame industries, more operational role

The Act Program Director typically holds a higher-level role with responsibilities for strategic oversight and management of multiple programs, while the Act Coordinator focuses on supporting program activities and daily operations. Both roles require relevant certifications and are common in social services and mental health sectors, but the Program Director has broader leadership duties.

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Associate Director, Adult Program

Compass Health Center

Brookfield, WI • On-site

Other

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Launched in September 2025, our location in Brookfield, WI, is already home to top local talent in behavioral health care. This interdisciplinary team of trailblazers are building our adolescent and adult programs from the ground up alongside the leadership of well-established clinicians, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and nurses working in PHP/IOP behavioral health care for the past decade.  

We are looking for an experienced Associate Director to supervise, manage and mentor therapists across Compass Adult programming/services. In partnership with the rest of the Brookfield Leadership Team, you will play a key role in building and shaping a strong culture at the location, while offering direct coaching and development to our team. Our programs will serve patients across a variety of diagnoses including Mood/Anxiety, OCD/Complex Anxiety, Trauma, and Substance Use.

What You'll Do:

  • Assist Program Director in overseeing quality of care within Adult Programs/Services (Mood and Anxiety, Substance, OCD, and School Refusal)
  • Working closely with Compass' Center of Excellence team in oversight, implementation and continued development and refinement of program material and group curriculum
  • Oversee and manage primary/family/group therapy operations. This includes administrative responsibilities as well as mentoring, supervising, managing and developing therapists within the program.
  • Perform and support other clinical roles as needed including primary and family therapy
  • Providing clinical supervision for staff working towards licensure
  • Communicate with patients' family members or support system, as needed
  • Coordinate care with patients' outside providers to ensure continuity of care
  • Engaging in crisis management, as needed
  • Participating in professional development activities
  • As indicated, participating in community outreach
  • Conducting clinical intakes to identify clinical diagnoses, functional impairment, personal strengths and make treatment recommendations; charting progress of patients appropriately; providing group, individual, and family therapy, as needed
  • Advertise, interview, hire staff, as needed
  • Engage in frequent communication and collaboration with team members via rounds, EMR notes, emails, and face-to-face communication.
  • Support the clinical needs of the site in all programs and roles

Who You Are:

  • Licensed Doctorate Level Psychologist, Masters Level Clinician with clinical license, or a postgraduate degree in a healthcare field 
  • Knowledge and experience of group dynamics utilizing CBT, ACT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing, among other effective treatments.
  • Experience with patients in crisis.
  • Experience supervising mental health workers, both licensed and seeking licensure.
  • Excellent time management skills, ability to juggle multiple demands simultaneously in a fast paced and changing environment.
  • Strength in collaborating and consulting with various programs and their differing needs
  • Strong communication skills

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