Asst Program Director-Family Support & Stabilization, 37.5 Hr-Mixed Shift
About The Position
Joining UMass Memorial Health – Community Healthlink (CHL) makes you part of a team doing work that is often life changing for those we serve. We provide high-quality behavioral health care services to individuals, couples, and families that is fulfilling both professionally and personally. CHL has been a leader in central and north Worcester County for over four decades in providing care to those facing mental illness, homelessness and substance use and recovery. Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. This position plays a key supportive role in the daily operations and clinical management of behavioral health programs. Working under the direction of the Program Director, this role ensures the smooth implementation of program services, operational workflows, and quality monitoring. Contributes to financial oversight, staff support, and compliance activities while fostering a client-centered and performance-driven culture.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy; or a Doctoral degree in Psychology.
- Independent licensure in behavioral health in Massachusetts (Licensed Psychologist, LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT) or must be obtained within one (1) year from date of hire/transfer. If licensure is not obtained within one (1) year of hire/transfer, the employee may be terminated or employee may apply for another position for which they meet the minimum qualifications.
- For Early Intervention, independent licensure or credentialed in specialty disciplines that allow services to be billed and ability to provide supervision to clinical staff.
- Direct clinical experience in mental health and/or substance use treatment settings.
- Experience supervising clinical staff in behavioral health programs.
- Demonstrated strength in written and verbal communication.
- Strong organizational skills; able to lead in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
- Possession of a valid U.S. driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel across program sites.
- Knowledge of behavioral health services, performance specifications, regulatory requirements, , and clinical best practices.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with and leading programs that serve diverse populations, including historically marginalized communities.
Responsibilities
- Supports all aspects of program functioning and management at the direction of the Program Director.
- Implements and monitors systems that support financial health, including budgeting and billing practices.
- Assists in day-to-day clinical operations, including service delivery coordination and quality assurance.
- Ensures program model of care is implemented consistently
- Collaborates with Program Director and supervisors on program improvement initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
