Assistant Program Director, Residential Transition

Sheppard Pratt Careers; Sykesville (MD); On-site; USD 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt is seeking a full-time Program Supervisor for the Segue Residential Transition Program. You will oversee in-reach and service coordinator teams, coordinate care, supervise staff, and manage program operations.

You will conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, and implement interventions for individuals with serious mental illness, including those with co-occurring disorders, while ensuring compliance with licensing and funding standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 5 years of experience.
• Associate degree with 4 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program development, coordinate care, and supervise staff for day-to-day operations of in-reach and service coordinator teams.
• Supervise in-reach processes to ensure services are authorized and compliant with guidelines.
• Onboard, train, and develop staff effectively.
• Help develop and manage the program budget, policies, procedures, and quality improvement systems.
• Maintain licensing, accrediting, and funding standards and implement corrective action plans as needed.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and develop treatment plans for individuals with serious mental illness.
• Implement effective interventions for individuals, including those with co-occurring disorders.
• Support clients involved in the forensic system, ensuring compliance with conditional releases and probation, and collaborate with mental health courts.
• Develop strategies to help individuals transition from long-term hospital stays to community living.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Locations

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• Community Program - Unlicensed
• Full-Time

Description

Shift: Day shift| Job Location Type: In Person

The Segue Residential Transition Program assists with helping individuals transition out of state-run psychiatric hospitals. Segue clients are clinically stable and ready to leave the hospital. The services provided assist clients with learning how to manage their illnesses and develop independent living skills.

What to expect.

You will oversee program development, coordinate care, and supervise staff with specific focus on the day-to-day operations of the in-reach and service coordinator teams.

Supervisory responsibilities include:

• Overseeing all in-reach processes, ensuring services are authorized and compliant with guidelines.
• Supervising staff and ensuring effective onboarding, training, and development.
• Assisting in the development and management of the program budget, policies, procedures, and quality improvement systems.
• Maintaining compliance with licensing, accrediting, and funding standards, and implementing corrective action plans as needed.

Client-facing responsibilities include:

• Conducting comprehensive clinical assessments, developing treatment plans, and implementing effective interventions for individuals with serious mental illness, including those with co-occurring disorders.
• Supporting clients involved in the forensic system, ensuring compliance with conditional releases, probation requirements, and collaboration with mental health courts.
• Developing and implementing strategies to support individuals with mental illness in transitioning successfully from long-term hospital stays to community living.

What you’ll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The pay range for this position is $56,560 minimum to $67,897.60 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

What we need from you.

• One of the following combinations of education and experience:
  • A high school diploma or GED and 5 years of experience.
  • An associates degree and 4 years of experience.
  • A bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience.
• A driver’s license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle during work hours.
• Candidates must possess or be able to obtain the CPRP certification by July 1 st , 2026

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?
At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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