Assistant Director, Residential Mental Health Program

COMHAR INC; Walnutport (Northampton County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

COMHAR, Inc. in Walnutport, PA is seeking an Assistant Program Director for its Long Term Structured Residences (LTSR).

The role provides 24/7 residential support and intensive treatment oversight, implementing policies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining safe environments for residents and staff. Requirements include a Master’s degree in a clinical discipline, 2 years mental health experience, and 2 years supervisory experience, with on-site leadership 8am-4pm and weekend

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a clinical discipline required.
• 2 years relevant Mental Health experience.
• 2 Years of Supervisory Experience, preferably in a residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Clinical and administrative oversight of all aspects of the LTSR, its residents, and staff
• Development and implementation of Policies and procedures in compliance with all external and internal policies, statutes, and regulations
• Oversight of admission screening and negotiations regarding referrals, transfers, and discharges
• Maintenance of safe and therapeutic environment for residents and staff, including conduct of all required inspections, fire drills, and observance of safety standards
• Compliance with external and internal requirements and regulations regarding record keeping, and reporting
• Establishment of liaison relationships with OMH/MR, referring agencies, external service providers, either directly, or through delegation
• Attend all external and internal meetings as required
• Development and implementation of staff training required by external regulations, Agency and/or Program Policy, and indicated by Staff needs
• Compliance with all COMHAR policies and procedures with no unauthorized exception

Skills

Mental health experience

Supervisory experience

Education

Master’s degree in a clinical discipline

Job description

COMHAR, Inc. in Walnutport, PA is seeking an Assistant Program Director for its Long Term Structured Residences (LTSR).

The role provides 24/7 residential support and intensive treatment oversight, implementing policies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining safe environments for residents and staff. Requirements include a Master’s degree in a clinical discipline, 2 years mental health experience, and 2 years supervisory experience, with on-site leadership 8am-4pm and weekend