Program Director

Our client is a recognized leader in the emotional health field, providing much needed services in a variety of settings.  Whether through advocacy, education, innovation, therapy referral services, community programs, crisis and support helplines, emotional wellness awareness or emotional crisis preparation and management, our client relies on its purpose driven approach to help others who are struggling.  With strict adherence to core values that promote dignity, respect, and mental and emotional wellbeing for all, our client seeks individuals who align with their mission and want to make a difference, providing care and support, one person at a time. 

Program: Youth & Family Wellness Services

Position Available: Full-Time

Salary: 72,000.00K

Supervisor: Associate Vice President of Children, Adolescent and Family Services

Qualities:

• Strong clinical insight
• Engaging leader
• Creative problem-solver
• Ability to work independently and take initiative to develop projects
• Flexibility and willingness to go above and beyond

Job Duties & Responsibilities:  

• Drive program excellence through strength-based and value-driven leadership
• Provide weekly clinical and administrative supervision to a team of licensed and non-licensed staff who provide services to youth with identified clinical needs
• Lead team members to achieve deliverables as defined by the role-based productivity model
• Ensure that all staff responsibilities and reporting is completed in a timely manner, including case notes, initial evaluations, intake assessments, service plans, and any additional documentation
• Maintenance/expansion of program policy and procedures - including the program manual - as indicated by federal, state & local guidelines, agency policy, and programmatic needs
• Ensure team members provide dedicated, person-centered services
• Collaborate with the Corporate Excellence team to ensure excellence as it pertains to all documentation, trainings, and agency expectations
• Complete staff reviews and annual evaluations
• Collaborate with the Associate Vice President and other team members to guide the continual expansion of the department
• Review incidents and follow-up reports as needed
• Provide wellness-oriented advocacy for people receiving services to assist them to reach their full potential
• Serve as a liaison with community resources
• Perform intake and crisis response services and work flexible hours, as required. May be asked cover cases, in times of crisis/staff shortages
  • Attend job-related meetings/trainings including in-service annual trainings
  • Other duties as assigned
  • This position may require non-traditional work hours, including evenings and weekends

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of supervisory experience
• Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or marriage & family counseling
• Licensure in NYS as LCSW, LMHC, LMFT
• Familiarity with best practices in counseling, assessment, and skill building
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Bilingual and bicultural candidates are encouraged to apply

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.