Assistant Program Director

COMHAR INC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

COMHAR, Inc. in Philadelphia, PA is seeking an Assistant Program Director to support the oversight of our Long-Term Structured Residence (LTSR) program.

You will guide staff, supervise operations, and ensure recovery-oriented, person-centered care while advancing compliance with regulations. The role emphasizes leadership, staff development, and coordination across services to maintain high-quality residential behavioral health care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a clinical field (psychology, social work, education, or related) with at least two years in mental health.
• Valid driver’s license; able to travel across COMHAR service areas.
• Medical clearance including TB test and Hep B.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility compliance with applicable laws and standards.
• Clinical and administrative oversight of the LTSR, residents, and staff.
• Develop and implement policies ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Oversee admissions screening, referrals, transfers, and discharges.
• Supervise Mental Health Technicians and Certified Peer Specialists.
• Provide 24-hour on-call coverage for staff.
• Assist Program Director with payroll oversight within LTSR.
• Maintain safe, therapeutic environment; conduct inspections and drills.
• Ensure proper recordkeeping and reporting per requirements.
• Develop liaison relationships with OMH/MR and external providers.
• Attend internal and external meetings as required.
• Create staff training aligned with regulations and program policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Leadership

Program coordination

Staff supervision

Education

Master's degree in clinical field

Tools

Evolv

Job description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Assistant Program Director to support the daily operations of our programs. This role plays a critical part in ensuring seamless coordination between clients, staff, and services by overseeing scheduling, managing appointments, and supporting program logistics. The ideal candidate is proactive, efficient, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, bringing strong communication skills and a commitment to operational excellence.

Full-Time | Available In the Philadelphia, PA 19125 Area

Salary:

$55,000/year

Scheduled:

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

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Assistant Program Director to support the oversight of our Long-Term Structured Residence (LTSR) program. In this leadership role, you will provide guidance, supervision, and operational support to program staff, ensuring high-quality, recovery-oriented, and person-centered care. The Assistant Program Director promotes staff development, supports adherence to evidence-based and trauma-informed practices, and helps ensure compliance with regulatory and licensing standards, all while advancing the program’s mission of delivering exceptional residential behavioral health services.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the facility in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws/standards.?
• 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.
• Actively supervise, coach, mentor Mental Health Technicians and Certified Peer Specialist that work within LTSR.
• 24-hour on-call responsibilities for staff call-outs and responding to emergency situations.
• Assist LTSR Program Director with oversight of payroll within LTSR.
• 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.
• Attending 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.
• Approves supervisee’s general progress notes in Evolv.
• Other duties reasonable and related to this position as directed by related supervisors.

Employees are eligible for generous benefit options including but not limited to:

• Full-time and Part-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance, life and disability coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, and additional voluntary options such as disability, accident, and pet insurance.

Requirements

Education, Employment and Credential Requirements

• Master’s degree in a clinical field (psychology, Social Work, Education, or other Human Services) and minimum of two (2) years of experience in Mental Health.
• Valid driver’s license required. (Must be able to move about COMHAR service areas throughout the day to provide appropriate oversight and coordination and meet job duties as needed and required.)
• Physical examination including TB test and Hep B.

About COMHAR:

COMHAR is a nonprofit human-services organization dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives. Our mission is: “To provide health and human services that empower individuals, families and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives.” Serving the Philadelphia region since 1975, COMHAR provides a wide continuum of behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disability, substance use, and social support services. With programs that include outpatient treatment, residential services, community-based recovery centers, supportive housing, and specialized services for children, families, and diverse populations, COMHAR delivers person-centered care rooted in dignity, respect, and community integration. Today, COMHAR’s team supports more than 5,500 people each month, helping individuals build stability, independence, and meaningful connections in their communities. COMHAR strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

COMHAR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace. COMHAR, Inc. is a not-for-profit community-based health and human service organization founded in 1975. We do not discriminate in services or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability-related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state or local law.