Assistant Program Director, Behavioral Health

Socket.dev; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

Employee Referral Bonus

CME time

License reimbursement

HRSA loan forgiveness

Generous paid time off

COBRA Reimbursement

401(k) with match up to 5%

Sign on Bonus for bilingual candidates

Liability Insurance

HRSA loan repayment program

Job summary

CS-HHC is seeking an on-site Assistant Program Director to support the Program Director in leading Behavioral Health programs. The role includes administrative and clinical oversight, staff supervision, and collaboration with administrative departments to sustain staffing, funding, and compliance.

You will provide leadership and cover Program Director duties as needed. Required qualifications include an advanced degree in Behavioral Health and at least three years of psychiatric/substance abuse

Qualifications

• MA/PhD/PsyD in Behavioral Health required; license eligible (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist).
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience treating psychiatric and/or substance abuse disorders.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience supervising clinical staff.
• Strong supervisory and managerial capabilities are essential.
• Knowledge of diagnosis, assessment and treatment in behavioral health services.
• Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team and generate client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Program Director to design, implement and evaluate programs.
• Establish programming based on respectful client care, quality assurance, and outcomes.
• Review policies to ensure compliance with internal/external authorities.
• Assist in maintaining quality of care and client satisfaction.
• Supervise clinical, administrative and case management staff.
• Compile state funding and program reports in a timely manner.
• Provide professional clinical services to individuals, groups, or families; maintain confidentiality.
• Perform biospychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Evaluate data on bio-psychosocial consequences of illness and substance use.
• Provide on-call coverage; perform duties of Program Director in absence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Cultural competence

Client care focus

Education

MA/PhD/PsyD in Behavioral Health

Job description

CS-HHC is seeking an on-site Assistant Program Director to support the Program Director in leading Behavioral Health programs. The role includes administrative and clinical oversight, staff supervision, and collaboration with administrative departments to sustain staffing, funding, and compliance.

You will provide leadership and cover Program Director duties as needed. Required qualifications include an advanced degree in Behavioral Health and at least three years of psychiatric/substance abuse