Assistant Program Director (Residential)

Austin Community College; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

COMHAR is seeking an Assistant Director for its Outpatient Restoration Long Term Structured Residence (ORLTSR) in Easton, PA. The ideal candidate will oversee clinical and administrative operations of a therapeutic program for justice-involved adults with serious mental illness.

Responsibilities include promoting recovery-oriented practices, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a collaborative work environment. A Master’s degree and relevant supervisory experience are required for this role, and familiarity with forensic education is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant mental health and supervisory experience.
• Professional license or certification preferred.
• Forensic education or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical and administrative operations of the ORLTSR.
• Promote individual and group psychotherapy.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Collaborative problem solving

Strong clinical skills

Knowledge of the behavioral health system

Education

Master’s degree in a clinical discipline

Job description

At COMHAR, it’s our mission to provide health and human services that empower individuals, families and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives.

We are currently seeking an Assistant Director at our Outpatient Restoration Long Term Structured Residence (ORLTSR) in Easton, PA. The ORLTSR is a therapeutic residential program for justice‑involved adults, 18 and over, with serious mental illness, receiving treatment following conditional release or for competency restoration.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director works from a recovery framework within the team, promoting individual and group psychotherapy using psychotherapeutic interventions, cultural competence, and trauma‑informed care to help residents achieve their recovery goals. The Assistant Director is responsible for oversight of the clinical and administrative operations of the ORLTSR, the residence, and staff, ensuring compliance with all COMHAR and external regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include facilitation of inspections and maintenance of safety standards; development and implementation of policies and procedures; and compliance with all record‑keeping and reporting regulations.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a clinical discipline and 2 years of relevant mental health and supervisory experience
• Professional license, certification, or registration preferred if relevant to the position
• Forensic education or professional experience preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively, use creativity with problem solving, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of the behavioral health system

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. 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.