Associate Director, Partial Hospitalization Program

Barber National Institute • Erie, PA

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About The Position

At Barber National Institute, we are making dreams come true by helping children and individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral health challenges build the skills they need to thrive. The Associate Director, Partial Hospitalization Program & ELBS Behavioral Services provides clinical, operational, and strategic leadership across Partial Hospitalization and school-based behavioral health programs. This role ensures services are trauma-informed, compliant, high-quality, and financially sustainable while leading program growth, strengthening partnerships, and advancing outcomes for students and families. As a senior leader, you will guide program direction, develop teams, and represent BNI across the community and behavioral health network.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a clinically recognized discipline (e.g., psychology, social work, counseling, nursing, rehabilitation) with a clinical practicum
• Minimum three years of post-graduate clinical experience in behavioral health services
• At least one year of experience working with children and youth mental health programs
• HWC and UKERU certification (required or obtained upon hire)
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for role-related responsibilities
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required regulatory clearances and compliance requirements
• Strong clinical leadership experience in behavioral health, including Partial Hospitalization or school-based services
• Proven ability to lead programs while balancing clinical excellence with financial sustainability
• Strategic thinking skills with the ability to drive program growth and innovation
• Deep understanding of behavioral health regulations, licensing, and payer requirements
• Ability to lead crisis response decisions and ensure safe, trauma-informed environments
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with internal teams, families, and external partners
• Strong data analysis and decision-making capabilities to monitor utilization, productivity, and outcomes
• An authentic, mission-driven leadership style with a focus on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory or leadership experience
• Clinical licensure or licensure eligibility (e.g., LPC, LCSW) preferred

Responsibilities

• Leading overall strategy, operations, and performance for Partial Hospitalization and ELBS behavioral services programs
• Acting as Program Director, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and trauma-informed service delivery
• Developing and managing budgets, forecasting resource needs, and monitoring financial performance
• Analyzing utilization, productivity, and service outcomes to drive continuous improvement
• Guiding program development, including new services, partnerships, and grant opportunities
• Supervising, coaching, and developing program and clinical leaders to build a high-performing team
• Making critical decisions related to clinical interventions, crisis response, and program operations
• Ensuring compliance with all federal, state, accreditation, and payer requirements
• Representing BNI in the community with schools, referral partners, healthcare systems, and provider networks
• Building and maintaining strategic partnerships to expand access and strengthen services
• Leading and participating in strategic planning efforts to support long-term growth and sustainability
• Partnering with internal departments (HR, Compliance, IT, Finance, Communications) to ensure operational excellence
• Promoting a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, and trauma-informed care across all programs
• Serving as a visible leader and ambassador for BNI’s mission, values, and reputation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior