Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is the largest provider of behavioral health services in Western Massachusetts and was recognized by The Boston Globe as one of the Top 10 Employers in Massachusetts! We are also proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work. BHN is currently seeking an Assistant Program Director to join our Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) Program!

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement match

• Generous paid time off and holidays

• Mileage reimbursement for community-based work

• Ongoing training, supervision, and professional development

• Career advancement opportunities with one in three positions filled internally

• A supportive, mission-driven work environment

• Recognition as both a Certified Great Place to Work and one of Massachusetts’ Top 10 Employers

Pay: $60,000 - $68,000 per year

What You’ll Do

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.

Who You Are

• 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.

We Hire for Purpose!

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.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of members of the community as an Assistant Program Director, we’d love to hear from you! Click “Apply for Job” below or visit www.bhnworks.org to apply today.