Assistant Program Director | Walpole, Massachusetts

Atlantic Health Strategies•Walpole, MA

6d•$50,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

Resilience Behavioral Health is a client-centered behavioral health treatment organization located in Walpole, Massachusetts, offering comprehensive care for individuals navigating mental health and substance use conditions. Their programs span Inpatient, Day Treatment, Intensive Outpatient, and standard Outpatient levels of care, with a strong foundation in dual-diagnosis treatment that addresses both psychiatric and substance use conditions together. Their therapeutic approach draws on a wide range of evidence-based and holistic modalities including CBT, DBT, EMDR, narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, art therapy, and mindfulness-based practices. Resilience is deeply committed to serving diverse populations, including veterans, healthcare workers, college students, and others who benefit from culturally responsive, trauma-informed care. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Program Director to join the Resilience Behavioral Health team in Walpole, MA. This is a full-time leadership role supporting the daily operations of outpatient mental health services within a collaborative, mission-driven environment. The ideal candidate brings a strong clinical foundation, proven leadership skills, and a genuine passion for supporting both clients and clinical staff in a structured outpatient setting.

Requirements

Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field required.
Licensure in the state of Massachusetts preferred.
Proven experience working in outpatient mental health settings with diverse populations.
Knowledge of evidence-based practices including psychopharmacology and art therapy techniques.
Strong understanding of gender issues counseling and culturally competent care approaches.
Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support clinical teams.
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Assist the Program Director in overseeing daily operations of outpatient mental health services, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to clinical standards.
Support clinical staff by providing supervision, mentorship, and ongoing training to enhance therapeutic skills and program effectiveness.
Coordinate treatment planning sessions, ensuring individualized care plans are comprehensive and client-centered.
Facilitate multidisciplinary team meetings to promote collaboration among therapists, psychiatrists, case managers, and support staff.
Monitor client progress and program outcomes, implementing quality improvement initiatives as needed.
Assist with compliance documentation, data collection, and reporting to meet regulatory requirements.
Engage with clients to promote active participation in treatment, integrating gender-affirming counseling approaches, art therapy, and psychopharmacological awareness where appropriate.