Program Director: Grant House-7375

Community Health Resources (CHR); London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off including birthdays

Tuition reimbursement & professional发展

Career development opportunities

Wellness stipend & Calm app

Counseling services via EAP

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Community Health Resources (CHR) in the London area is seeking a Program Director to lead a community-based program serving youth with complex emotional and behavioral needs. This role demands strategic oversight, cross-team collaboration, and adherence to regulatory standards.

The position emphasizes staff supervision, budget accountability, and program development, with on-call responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mental health field or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working with identified population; 2 years supervisory experience preferred.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or Licensed Psychologist required; LADC may substitute in some programs.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction and leadership within the Team.
• Ensures clients receive services focused on presenting problems and treatment requests.
• Directs crisis intervention efforts and intervenes as required.
• Monitors caseloads and admission/continued stay/discharge criteria.
• Oversees hiring, training, and performance management of staff within the program.

Skills

Leadership

Crisis intervention

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Program development

Education

Master’s degree in mental health field

Bachelor’s degree may be substituted in some programs

Job description

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JOB TITLE: Program Director

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:Full-time, 40 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS:Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

PC#: 1416

A community-based group home which provides 24-hour staffing and a built in therapeutic component for 6 boys, aged 13 to 18, who have experienced trauma and loss and who have serious emotional and behavioral problems. Most of the boys referred to Grant House have been in hospitals or other residential treatment facilities before coming to CHR. The home allows the boys to live in a more normal, home-like setting within the community while providing the structure, services and treatment they need to be safe, to heal and to grow.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direction and leadership within the Team.
• Ensures clients receive services that are focused on presenting problems and clients’ request for treatment.
• Directs crisis intervention efforts and intervenes as required.
• Monitors client meetings, admission, continued stay and discharge criteria.
• Reviews caseloads regularly to ensure appropriate utilization of services.
• Oversees hiring, training, and performance management of staff within the program.
• Facilitates team meetings.
• Participates in internal and external meetings as needed by program and agency.
• Ensures client, program and agency documentation is completed in a timely manner and according to program, agency, funder and accreditation/licensing standards.
• Acts as primary point person for program and provides back up coverage as needed by program and agency.
• Ensures proper maintenance of vehicles/if applicable.
• Will collaborate across teams and divisions to improve quality, workflow, and communication to improve efficiency and general outcomes
• Ensures timely completion of reports.
• Oversees completion of chart audits.
• Ensures completion of insurance authorization for services rendered as necessary.
• Develop and executes marketing plan for program as needed
• On call coverage during and after program hours as assigned.
• Ensures proper maintenance of vehicles/if applicable.
• Participates in committees to improve agency service delivery and quality improvement.
• Responsible for program budgets and productivity expectations
• Ensures compliance with regulating bodies.
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Master’s Degree in mental health related field. Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for education in some programs.

Experience: A minimum of 3 years’ experience working with identified population. Two years of supervisory experience in a behavioral health setting preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or Licensed Psychologist required in state of CT. LADC may be substituted for LCSW, LMFT, LPC or Licensed Psychologist in some programs.

Why Join CHR?

Be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

• Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
• Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
• Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!

And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility)

COMPENSATION*:

*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience and internal equity, as well as, adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

Preferred

Masters or better.

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