Assistant Program Director - Adult Clinical Services

North Suffolk Community Services; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer0

Paid Time Off

Sick Days

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Tuition Remission Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Discounted Movie Tickets

Comprehensive Training Program

Internal Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

North Suffolk Community Services is seeking an Assistant Program Director to join our ACCS team. You will work with the Program Director in the administrative and clinical leadership of the team, providing clinical supervision and direction for team members in the Adult Community Clinical Services Program.

You will supervise clinical coordinators, support the development of recovery-focused treatment plans, and help ensure high-quality services for adults facing mental health and substance use

Qualifications

• Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts designation recognized under Massachusetts law; degrees include MSW, LCSW, LICSW, LMHC and LMHC-eligible, LADC 1, RN, or Licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Unlicensed MSW graduates may apply under Pathway program.
• At least 3 years of clinical or rehabilitative work with adults who have chronic mental health issues and substance use disorders.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of Recovery approaches for the treatment of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Work with the team to engage persons served to improve health and wellness, achieve symptom stabilization and self-management, and live a self-directed life.
• Assist people with psychiatric and substance use disorders to identify personal priorities and goals.
• Instill hope by engaging in recovery-oriented interactions.
• Collaborate to develop goals and action steps for effective treatment/rehabilitation plans.
• Participate in developing and implementing Safety Plans and Crisis Prevention Plans.
• Use evidence-based practices including motivational interviewing.
• Advocate for informed choices to support recovery and access to public services.
• Assist the Program Director in hiring, orientation, and training for staff.
• Provide clinical and administrative supervision to clinical coordinators and other staff.

Skills

Driver's license

MAP certification

CPR/First aid

Education

LPHA designation (Massachusetts)

MSW/LCSW/LICSW/LMHC or LMHC-eligible/LADC 1/RN/Occupational Therapist

Job description

North Suffolk Community Services is seeking an Assistant Program Director to join our ACCS team. You will work with the Program Director in the administrative and clinical leadership of the team, providing clinical supervision and direction for team members in the Adult Community Clinical Services Program.

You will supervise clinical coordinators, support the development of recovery-focused treatment plans, and help ensure high-quality services for adults facing mental health and substance use