Assistant Program Director

COMHAR•Philadelphia, PA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Assistant Program Director to support the oversight of our Long-Term Structured Residence (LTSR) program. In this leadership role, you will provide guidance, supervision, and operational support to program staff, ensuring high-quality, recovery-oriented, and person-centered care. The Assistant Program Director promotes staff development, supports adherence to evidence-based and trauma-informed practices, and helps ensure compliance with regulatory and licensing standards, all while advancing the program’s mission of delivering exceptional residential behavioral health services.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a clinical field (psychology, Social Work, Education, or other Human Services)
minimum of two (2) years of experience in Mental Health.
Valid driver’s license required.
Must be able to move about COMHAR service areas throughout the day to provide appropriate oversight and coordination and meet job duties as needed and required.
Physical examination including TB test and Hep B.

Responsibilities

Maintain the facility in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws/standards.
Clinical and administrative oversight of all aspects of the LTSR, its residents, and staff.
Development and implementation of policies and procedures in compliance with all external and internal policies, statutes, and regulations.
Oversight of admission screening and negotiations regarding referrals, transfers, and discharges.
Actively supervise, coach, mentor Mental Health Technicians and Certified Peer Specialist that work within LTSR.
24-hour on-call responsibilities for staff call-outs and responding to emergency situations.
Assist LTSR Program Director with oversight of payroll within LTSR.
Maintenance of safe and therapeutic environment for residents and staff, including conduct of all required inspections, fire drills, and observance of safety standards.
Compliance with external and internal requirements and regulations regarding record keeping, and reporting.
Establishment of liaison relationships with OMH/MR, referring agencies, external service providers, either directly, or through delegation.
Attending all external and internal meetings as required.
Development and implementation of staff training required by external regulations, Agency and/or Program Policy, and indicated by Staff needs.
Compliance with all COMHAR policies and procedures with no unauthorized exception.
Approves supervisee’s general progress notes in Evolv.
Other duties reasonable and related to this position as directed by related supervisors.