Program Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master's Degree from an accredited school in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling
• Must be licensed by the state of New York in their professional discipline (LCSW OR LMHC)
• 4 or more years of post-graduate experience as a supervisor in a mental health facility
• Able to be on-call during off-hours and weekends by cell phone; available for consultation on an as-needed basis
• Outstanding engagement, interpersonal communication skills, and able to work collaboratively with other disciplines, including clinical and clerical staff
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task
• Strong demonstration of professionalism
• Takes initiative, prioritizes, and adjusts to change well
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills that are timely and effective
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
• Able to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Maintains a positive attitude and is friendly, upbeat, and has a great “can do” personality
• Passionate about NYPCC’s mission and values

Nice To Haves

• SIFI certification and experience supervising Interns is a plus

Responsibilities

• Supervising staff and program activities
• Work closely with clinic Doctors, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Practice Manager
• Assist with planning and conducting in-service training for staff
• Review case records to ensure that they meet regulatory requirements
• Review clinical and administrative reports with staff, ensuring compliance with agency policies.
• Provide individual and group supervision to clinicians as assigned by the Program Director.
• Evaluate the quality of individual workers and help to improve the performance of workers
• Prepare written evaluations, Corrective Action Plans, and disciplinary actions, as required
• Crucial member on a clinical team, collaborating with doctors, clinical supervisors, and therapists to discuss clinical challenges and to determine future treatment plan.
• Maintain and review program policies and procedures, ensuring they are up to date and followed by clinical staff.
• Provide crisis intervention and assist with client needs as necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and outstanding benefits
• Career growth through our Academy and leadership development programs
• A collaborative, mission-driven culture where our employee matters
• The chance to make a lasting impact on thousands of lives every single day