Program Director, Mercer County
About The Position
The Program Director leads the daily operations of an on-site residential behavioral health program serving youth and young adults. The program provides services including crisis intervention, counseling, life skills development, health and wellness, supportive housing, and family reunification or preparation for independent living. The position provides administrative and clinical oversight of program operations, staff supervision and development, scheduling and budget management, licensing and regulatory compliance, and maintenance of a safe therapeutic environment. The Program Director oversees crisis response and incident management, monitors program quality and outcomes, and collaborates with treatment teams, families, community partners, and outside agencies. Additional duties include program reporting, service planning, quality improvement, and ensuring compliance with agency and funding requirements.
Requirements
- An MSW and 3 years of residential or inpatient behavioral health experience serving youth, including 1 year of supervisory experience; or a BSW and 5 years of qualifying experience, including 1 year of supervisory experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead the daily operations of a residential behavioral health program serving youth and young adults.
- Provide administrative and clinical oversight of program operations.
- Supervise, develop, and support staff.
- Manage staff scheduling and program budgets.
- Ensure compliance with licensing, regulatory, agency, and funding requirements.
- Maintain a safe therapeutic environment.
- Oversee crisis response and incident management.
- Monitor program quality and outcomes.
- Collaborate with treatment teams, families, community partners, and outside agencies.
- Complete program reporting, service planning, and quality improvement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
