Assistant Program Director
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) and 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.
Benefits
- Full-time and Part-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance, life and disability coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, and additional voluntary options such as disability, accident, and pet insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
