MST Therapy Program Director

Liberty Resources • Syracuse, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Divisional Director to join our Multisystemic Therapy Program. Our employees have passion around the services they provide and our corporate values of excellence and staff support. We pride ourselves on high quality, integrated, community-based services that meet the evolving needs of our communities. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce that values contributions of all team members and work to recognize cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and how they apply to provision of positive health outcomes. Make a Difference. Lead with Purpose. Strengthen Families and Communities. Are you a clinical leader who is passionate about strengthening families, developing high-performing teams, and creating meaningful change for youth and communities? We are seeking an experienced clinical leader to serve as MST Divisional Director, providing clinical, administrative, and operational leadership for Multisystemic Therapy (MST) teams across multiple counties, as well as FTC and LIFT programs. This position offers the opportunity to lead high-impact, evidence-based services that strengthen families, support youth success, and improve outcomes within the community. The MST Program Director partners with agency leadership, MST consultants, supervisors, therapists, funders, and community stakeholders to ensure model fidelity, program effectiveness, quality improvement, and sustainable growth. This role provides leadership through the development of supervisors, support of clinical excellence, and advancement of family-centered, community-based services.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related clinical field with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Prior supervisory and program leadership experience, with demonstrated ability to lead clinical teams, develop staff capacity, and implement clinical and non-clinical programs.
• Experience with quality improvement, outcome monitoring, regulatory or contractual compliance, evidence-based practices, and community-based systems of care preferred.
• Experience overseeing multiple programs, teams, or service locations preferred.
• Must possess a valid New York State driver’s license and have access to reliable transportation.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop, and inspire staff.
• Ability to balance clinical, operational, and organizational priorities in a complex service environment.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and use information to guide program decisions and improvements.
• Ability to build effective relationships with staff, community partners, funders, and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with standard business and clinical technology platforms, including Microsoft Office 365 and electronic health record systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with quality improvement, outcome monitoring, regulatory or contractual compliance, evidence-based practices, and community-based systems of care preferred.
• Experience overseeing multiple programs, teams, or service locations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide reflective supervision, coaching, feedback, and professional development to supervisors and staff
• Build supervisory leadership capacity by mentoring supervisors and strengthening their ability to support and develop therapists.
• Provide leadership and oversight for MST, FTC, and LIFT programs, including clinical quality, staffing, outcomes, referrals, and program sustainability.
• Ensure MST services are implemented with fidelity to the MST model and aligned with required program practices.
• Monitor program outcomes, performance data, and model adherence indicators to identify opportunities for improvement and strengthen service delivery.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners on program development, funding strategies, resource planning, and community partnerships.
• Support strategic planning, program development, and implementation of initiatives that advance program goals.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with community partners to support program effectiveness and sustainability
• Promote culturally responsive, equitable, family-driven, and community-based services.
• Support collaborative systems of care that improve outcomes for youth and families.

Benefits

• We pride ourselves on high quality, integrated, community-based services that meet the evolving needs of our communities.
• We’re committed to building a diverse workforce that values contributions of all team members and work to recognize cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and how they apply to provision of positive health outcomes.
• Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

What This Job Offers

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