Associate Director, Partial Hospitalization Program

BNI Talent Acquisition Team•Erie, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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

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
Experience supervising and developing leaders and multidisciplinary teams
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
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
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for role-related responsibilities
Ability to obtain and maintain all required regulatory clearances and compliance requirements

Nice To Haves

Supervisory or leadership experience
Clinical licensure or licensure eligibility (e.g., LPC, LCSW) preferred
HWC and UKERU certification (required or obtained upon hire)

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