Assistant Program Director

New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

We Pay Down Your Student Loans!

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

403B Retirement Plan with Match

Health and Wellness Events

Job summary

New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center (NYPCC) seeks an Assistant Program Director to supervise staff delivering high-quality mental health care across four NY locations. You will report to the Program Director and help ensure regulatory compliance, while coordinating clinical and administrative activities.

The role offers a hybrid schedule (Sundays onsite) and a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits and loan repayment support, reflecting NYPCC’s mission-driven

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited program in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling.
• Current NY State license as LCSW or LMHC.
• SIFI certification and experience supervising interns is a plus.
• 4+ years post-graduate supervisory experience in a mental health facility.
• On-call availability during off-hours and weekends.
• Strong leadership, professional demeanor and teamwork.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Supervise professional and paraprofessional staff to ensure high performance with assigned clients.
• Report to the Program Director.
• Hybris schedule management: Sundays onsite.
• Assist with planning and conducting in-service training for staff.
• Review case records to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Review clinical and administrative reports with staff and ensure policy adherence.
• Provide individual and group supervision to clinicians as assigned by the Program Director.
• Evaluate quality of work and help improve performance.
• Prepare written evaluations and corrective actions as required.
• Collaborate with doctors, clinical supervisors, and therapists on treatment planning.
• Maintain and update program policies and procedures.
• Provide crisis intervention and client support as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

On-call availability

Staff supervision

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling

Licensed NYS LCSW or LMHC

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

• Compensation: USD 135000 - USD 140000 - yearly

Company Description

Named City and State's Top Place to Work in NY (2025) — Join a mission-driven mental health leader serving 15,000+ clients each month!

Celebrating over 50 years of excellence,New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center (NYPCC)is a leader in community mental health, serving over 15,000 clients each month across four locations. We operate the largest mental health clinic in New York State and are committed to innovation and Caring for the Community through both in-person and telehealth services.

NYPCC is proud to be certified as a Platinum Bell Seal organization by Mental Health America — the highest distinction forworkplacemental health. We were also named one of the Top Places to Work in New York in 2025, reflecting our commitment to supporting, valuing, and investing in our dedicated team through competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a mission-driven culture.

Why Work at NYPCC:

• We Pay Down Your Student Loans!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance is Paid for by NYPCC 100%
• Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
• 403B Retirement Plan with Match!
• NYPCC Health and Wellness Events

Job Description

The AssistantProgram Directorsupervises professional and paraprofessional staff to ensurea high levelof performance in their work withassigned clients.This position willreporttotheProgramDirector.

HYBRID SCHEDULE: Sunday - Thursday (Sundays will be an onsite day)

Job Responsibilities:

• Assistant Program Directorinsupervisingstaff and program activities
• Work closely with clinicDoctors,PsychiatricNurse Practitionersand Clinical Practice Manager
• Assistwithplanning and conducting in-service training for staff
• Review case records to ensure that they meet regulatory requirements
• Reviewclinical andadministrative reportswith staff, ensuring compliance with agency policies.
• Provideindividual and group supervision to clinicians as assigned bythe ProgramDirector.
• Evaluatethe qualityof individual workers and helpto improve the performance of workers
• Prepare written evaluations,Corrective Action Plans, and disciplinary actions, asrequired
• Crucial member on a clinical team, collaborating with doctors, clinical supervisors, and therapists to discuss clinical challenges and todeterminefuture treatmentplan.
• Maintain and review program policies and procedures, ensuring they are up to date and followed by clinical staff.
• Provide crisis interventionandassistwith client needs as necessary
• Performother duties as assigned bytheProgramDirector.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited school in Social WorkorMental Health Counseling
• Must be licensed by the state of New York in theirprofessional discipline (LCSW OR LMHC)
• SIFI certification and experience supervising Interns is a plus
• 4 or moreyearsofpost-graduate experience as a supervisor in a mental health facility
• Able to be on-call during off-hours and weekends by cell phone; available for consultation on an as-needed basis
• Outstandingengagement, interpersonal communication skills,and ableto work collaboratively with other disciplines, including clinical and clerical staff
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task
• Strong demonstration of professionalism
• Takes initiative, prioritizes, andadjusts to change well
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills that aretimelyand effective
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel,PowerPointand Teams.
• Ableto workwellin a fast-paced environment
• Maintains a positive attitude and is friendly, upbeat, and has a great “can do” personality
• Passionate about NYPCC’s mission and values

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation will commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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