Assistant Program Director

As the Assistant Program Director, you will be responsible for the overall clinical and administrative supervision of the ACCS team, staff, and functions, including the day-to-day oversight of the program, supervision of the staff, scheduling, personnel management, and program quality and development.

Provide administrative leadership (Administrator in Charge), oversight and direction for the Integrated team through the Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA).

Provide day-to-day clinical and administrative supervision to LPHA’s, Lead DC III, Lead Peer, Substance Use Counselor where assigned.

Chair program planning meetings and staff meetings.

With Sr. Program Manager and LPHAs, develop and implement orientation and training programs for staff.

Hire new employees with the approval of the ACCS Sr. Program Manager.

Respond to difficulties or complaints related to staff member's job performance.

Provide clinical supervision of licensed staff and other staff as required, assists with selecting intervention strategies for individuals at risk and/or difficult to engage.

Provide clinical and administrative supervision to assigned staff and documents appropriately.

Respond to on-call needs of program as needed.

Provides regular and direct supervision, support, and guidance to program staff.

Address disciplinary issues as needed and completes annual performance evaluations.

Monitor and create staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage to meet individuals served needs.

Master’s Degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy required.

Broad knowledge of mental illness and treatment techniques, particularly severely and persistently mentally ill adults, severely emotionally disturbed children, substance use disorders, and the impact of social determinants of overall health.

Minimum of 1-2 years of supervisory experience required.

Clinical Licensure (Licensed Psychologist, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT) preferred. If unlicensed, the Assistant Program Director will work towards attainment of their independent license as required by the program.

Since 1938, BHN has been dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable, and culturally responsive behavioral health services across Western Massachusetts. We support our staff with the same compassion and commitment that we extend to the individuals and families we serve.