Assistant Program Director - Community Services

The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Inc.; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Inc. is seeking a professional for a supervisory role focused on mental health services. The successful candidate will provide oversight to counselors, facilitate treatment planning, and ensure compliance with regulations.

Applicants should possess a Master's degree in a license eligible field, an independent license preferred, along with 5 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and basic computer skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in license eligible field is required.
• 5 years of residential/community mental health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to site leaders and counselors.
• Collaborate with DMH and other entities for treatment planning.
• Complete documentation as directed by DMH and agency.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Basic knowledge of community resources

Basic computer skills

Education

Master’s degree in license eligible field

Independent license preferred (LCSW)

Job description

Weekdays, 1st shift!

Essential Job Functions

• Adheres to all applicable state and federal regulations; ensures compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures, code of conduct, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Provides direct supervision to site leaders, recovery facilitators and substance abuse counselors; provides indirect supervision to program coordinators and housing specialists.
• Collaborates with Department of Mental Health (DMH), care coordination entities, hospitals, penal institutions, and families for treatment planning and coordination of care.
• Completes all relevant documentation as directed by DMH and agency including screenings upon admission, comprehensive assessments, and development of treatment plans including risk assessments.
• Facilitates trainings and staff meetings when indicated.
• Oversees any licensing corrective actions and assures all sites meet DMH regulations, including medication administration program (MAP) compliance.
• Performs additional duties, as directed by management.

Qualifications, Experience, And Education

• Master’s degree in license eligible field.
• Independent license preferred (LCSW, if waiver approved)
• 5 years’ residential/community mental health experience (or experience with similar population preferred).
• Basic knowledge of community resources.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.