Assistant Program Director – Integrated MH/SUD Services

Coastal Horizons; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Educational loan repayment programs

Retirement savings plan/401K

Paid time off programs

Employee engagement activities

Job summary

A behavioral health organization is seeking an Assistant Program Director to lead a psychosocial rehabilitation program in Wilmington, NC. The role involves overseeing clinical staff, managing treatment for adults with severe mental illness, and collaborating with various healthcare teams. Required qualifications include a Master’s degree in human services and experience in behavioral health. The position offers a competitive salary range of $65,000-$70,000, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 4 years of progressive experience in behavioral health.
• Full licensure as a Psychological Associate, Professional Counselor, or Clinical Social Worker.
• Experience working with individuals diagnosed with severe mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the psychosocial rehabilitation program and manage staff.
• Provide clinical leadership and direction.
• Collaborate with medical staff and other professionals.

Skills

Behavioral health assessment

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Therapeutic approaches

Education

Master’s degree in human services

Job description

Coastal Horizons is seeking a dedicated Assistant Program Director to oversee our psychosocial rehabilitation program, a structured day treatment model designed to support adults living with severe mental illness. The position also plays an integral part in collaborating with outpatient treatment, crisis and intake teams, the Opioid Treatment Program, and other New Hanover County initiatives. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to a comprehensive continuum of care supporting individuals across multiple levels of need.

JOB TITLE

Assistant Program Director – Integrated MH/SUD Services

SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday

LOCATION

Wilmington, NC – New Hanover County

Required Educational/Experiential Qualifications

• Graduation from a Master’s degree program in human services and four (4) years of progressive experience in behavioral health assessment and treatment.
• Full licensure as a Psychological Associate, Professional Counselor, or Clinical Social Worker.
• Dual licensure as Clinical Addictions Specialist (preferred).
• Experience working with individuals diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) and/or providing support to clinicians working with SPMI.
• Experience with management/leadership of clinical staff.

Job Posting

Supports the Program Director for effective administration, work efficiency, program performance and provides a full range of substance abuse and clinical work services for clients with complicated substance use and co-occurring disorders. Provides independent diagnostic, psycho‑social and professional counseling for adults with complicated substance use, behavioral health and co‑occurring disorders. Supports clinical supervision of provisionally licensed staff, and provides administrative supervision for staff within the department. Provides direct support to Psychosocial Rehabilitation program including managing staff and client needs. Collaborates and continues partnerships with key stakeholders to support program delivery and growth.

Position Highlights

• Provides clinical leadership and direction under the support of Program Director to ensure productivity of staff through managing schedules, providing training to increase efficiency, and managing outcomes.
• Supervises graduate interns through orienting to the organization, assisting interns in developing and achieving learning objectives, offering feedback on a regular basis, completing paperwork and onboarding processes, and ensuring ethical and competent practice.
• Partners with Program Director, medical staff, and other behavioral health professionals to maintain an effective interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Assists in the development and assessment of data collection methods to report and monitor program activities, and analyzes to determine benefit to program goals.
• Provides a full range of behavioral health services – including independent diagnostic and psychosocial evaluation; individual, group and family counseling focused on complicated behavioral health and substance use issues; treatment and person‑centered planning; crisis intervention; case management to arrange, link, or integrate multiple services for SUD/MH clients as well as assessment and reassessment of the client’s need for services; client education; and record keeping.
• Establishes and maintains community relationships with community partnerships, agencies, and referral sources including DSS, TASC, and NHNHRMC.
• May represent clinical programs on task forces, coalitions, and partnerships when appropriate.
• Provides day‑to‑day oversight and management for Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR), managing needs of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
• The counseling methods are best characterized as individual and group utilizing reality, cognitive‑behavioral, family, and supportive modalities. It is individualized depending on the needs of the clients.
• In providing counseling services, employees may deal with a variety of collateral issues such as finances, medical, vocational, health, and behavior.
• Provides information to and confers with schools, employers, and families on treatment plans, behavior management, and other problems and needs.
• Works with emergency referrals, conducts community educational workshops, provides professional services to referrals from the judicial system and statewide institutions.
• Subject to inside environmental conditions and exposed to fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation and subject to work in close quarters. Employees may be exposed to human body fluids and are covered by the OSHA rules and regulations on bloodborne pathogens.

Additional Information

• Considerable knowledge of the practical application of different therapeutic approaches, group dynamics, crisis intervention, and family therapy.
• Considerable knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of the psycho‑social, socioeconomic and behavioral problems and their treatment.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes and psycho‑pharmacy.
• Skill in establishing rapport with a client and/or family and applying techniques of assessing psycho‑social, behavioral, and psychological aspects of the client.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers, supervisors, and members of civic, medical, social, and religious organizations.
• Ability to formulate treatment goals and to record concisely required documentation.
• Knowledge of various methods of psychological evaluation, including, but not limited to, conducting semi‑structured diagnostic clinical interviews.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of stooping, reaching, and walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly or frequently to move objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to perform extensive reading.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $65,000-$70,000 DOE
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Educational loan repayment programs & career growth
• Retirement savings plan/401K
• Paid time off programs, rollover hours, 14 paid holidays
• Employee engagement activities, resource groups, and diversity events

How To Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter through our Careers Page. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail]. We look forward to reviewing your application!

EEO STATEMENT

Coastal Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.