Program Director

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network • Waltham, MA

5d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Wayside is seeking a flexible, creative, and mission-driven Program Director for its Waltham Program for Assertive Community Treatment for Youth (PACT-Y). PACT-Y is a Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH)-funded, intensive, self-contained community-based treatment program. The Program Director works collaboratively with DMH and leads a multidisciplinary team to deliver individualized, flexible, culturally responsive therapeutic care to youth, young adults, and their families.

The Program Director oversees PACT-Y’s daily operations, including utilization, billing, program quality and risk, and compliance with the contracted service model. The role also includes maintaining a collaborative relationship with DMH, overseeing employee hiring, training, and evaluation, and supervising designated program staff, including the Assistant Program Director. The Program Director reports to the Waltham Site Director and participates in the site management team, helping foster a supportive, inclusive, and diverse workplace.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Independent license (LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT), or eligibility to become independently licensed within 6 months of hire.
• Experience in program management.
• Experience providing clinical supervision.
• Extensive experience working with youth and young adults with serious mental health issues.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle; driving in the community is required.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Skilled communication centered in equity and curiosity, including the ability to connect with others, communicate at all levels, and engage clients.
• Commitment to the agency’s mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily functions of the PACT-Y program.
• Manage program utilization and billing.
• Oversee program operations related to the agency’s mission, quality, and risk.
• Maintain a collaborative and responsive relationship with DMH regarding the contract.
• Oversee hiring, training, and evaluation of new program employees.
• Supervise designated program staff, including the Assistant Program Director.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team in delivering the contracted service model and superior therapeutic care.
• Participate in the Waltham site management team and help foster a supportive, inclusive, and diverse workplace.

Benefits

• Tuition and training reimbursement.
• PTO package including 3 wellness days.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Up to 3 weeks of vacation in the first year.
• Free training and CEUs.
• Medical benefits.
• Financial health supports.
• Career development opportunities.
• $2,000 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments: half after 6 months of employment and half after 1 year; prorated for part-time.

What This Job Offers

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