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Program Director -Adult Community Clinical Services

NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Boston, MA, US

Salary

$84,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account

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  • The Program Director will oversee the Integrated Team in the Adult Community Clinical Services Program, focusing on engagement, assessment, and treatment planning for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.
  • Candidates must possess LPHA licensure and have at least 5 years of experience in clinical or rehabilitative services, including 2 years in a supervisory role.
  • The role includes providing direct care, developing treatment plans, and advocating for improved access to services while leading the hiring process for team staff.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
  • The Program Director will also play a key role in community leadership to reduce stigma associated with chronic mental illness.

As the Program Director you will be the Administrator in Charge of the Integrated Team in the Adult Community Clinical Services Program. The Program Director leads the Integrated Team's efforts in the engagement, assessment and treatment planning process for persons on the team. The Program Director provides administrative leadership, supervision and direction for all team members.

What You’ll Do:

  • Engage people and partner with them to improve their health and wellness, achieve symptom stabilization and self-management, develop and/or restore skills impacted by mental illness and live a self-directed life.
  • Assist people with psychiatric and substance use disorders to identify personal priorities, preferences, strengths, and interests in order to help them establish goals that support a life in recovery.
  • Provide direct care services in timely and flexible ways.
  • Collaborate with persons to help them to write goals with specific action steps in order to develop effective treatment/rehabilitation recovery plans.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of Safety Plans and Crisis Prevention and Response Plans in order to help prevent and mitigate risk factors.
  • Use evidence based practices including motivational interviewing as directed by clinical supervisors.
  • Advocate for better access to public services and natural supports for persons in order to facilitate their recovery and full integration into the community.
  • Leads the hiring process for team staff.
  • Responsible for the approval and submission of all forms (ex. timesheets, agency agreements, policy sign-offs) and training of internal Agency procedures for all supervisees.
  • Help the team strategize how to engage people who have traditionally been difficult to engage in services including outreach to shelters and transitional residential programs.
  • Coordinates the licensing preparation process for licensed apartments and supported housing sites.
  • Provide community leadership that is focused on the elimination of the stigma attached to people living with chronic and persistent mental illness.
  • All other duties as assigned by the Senior Director.

What You’ll Need:

  •  Education/Licensure: 
    • LPHA licensure required: LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, LRC, LADC1, M.D., R.N., Registered Occupational Therapist or licensed Psychologist.
  • Experience: 
    • At least 5 years experience in the provision of clinical or rehabilitative services to adults with chronic and persistent mental health issues and substance use disorders preferred. At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
  •  Skills: 
    • Must successfully complete all mandatory trainings as required by the Agency within the required timeframe. Must be MAP certified and CPR/first aide certified within five (5) continuous months of employment/date of hire (training provided)

 

Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits:

  • Paid Time Off Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
  • Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
  • Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Medical/Dependent Care/Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Access to Credit Union Banking
  • Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Discounted Movie Tickets
  • Comprehensive Training Program
  • Internal Advancement Opportunities



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