Assistant Program Manager, LCSW, LICSW, LMHC

CHD Brand; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Center for Human Development (CHD) in Holyoke, MA is seeking a Master's level Licensed Mental Health Professional, Assistant Program Manager for ACCS. The role includes outreach training, supervision of Direct Care I–III staff, and coordination of psychiatric services in the community.

Minimum qualifications include 3 years of psychiatric population experience and 2 years supervisory experience; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of behavioral dynamics of clients.
• Knowledge of treatment for psychiatric populations.
• Ability to supervise individuals and groups.
• Demonstrates effective leadership.
• Ability to respond effectively to crisis.
• Ability to structure and organize job responsibilities independently.
• Good writing and verbal skills.
• Valid driver's license; reliable transportation.
• CPR and First Aid and MAP certification required.
• Ability to conduct client intake and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach training and supervision to Direct Care I–III staff in ACCS.
• Work within the Agency’s team model to ensure accountability and support.
• Engage in crisis response and ongoing client assessment.
• Coordinate treatment planning and service delivery with the team.

Skills

Behavioral dynamics

Treatment approaches

Staff supervision

Leadership

Crisis response

Organization

Communication skills

Driver's license

CPR & First Aid

MAP certification

Client intake

Assessment

Education

Master's degree in mental health

Job description

The Center for Human Development, (CHD) is seeking a Master's Level Licensed Mental Health Professional, Assistant Program Manager for our Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS), located in Holyoke, MA. ACCS is funded through the Department of Mental Health and is a multidisciplinary outreach approach for persons served in need of psychiatric and other services living independently in the community. This involves active engagement including assertive outreach, consistent assessment and treatment planning, skill building, symptom management, addiction treatment, and behavioral and physical health monitoring and support.

Your role as an Assistant Program Manager:

The Assistant Program Manager provides outreach training and supervision to Direct Care I, II, and III staff who work in Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) for clients in need of psychiatric services. S/he works within the Agency’s team model, establishing open communication, support, and accountability among co-workers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required:

• Knowledge of clients’ behavioral dynamics
• Knowledge related to treatment of client population
• Ability to motivate, direct and supervise individuals and groups
• Demonstrates effective leadership
• Ability to respond effectively to crisis
• Ability to structure and organize job responsibilities independently
• Good writing and verbal skills
• Valid driver’s license; reliable transportation
• Will be required to pass CPR and First AID and MAP certification
• Ability to conduct client intake and assessment

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 year’s experience working with psychiatric population
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience
• Master’s degree in a mental health field from an accredited educational institution preferred
• Interested candidates should be Bilingual (English/Spanish). With ability to speak, read and write in both fluently.

Take advantage of an annual pay range of $68,000-70,000 based on experience complimented along with a phenomenal benefits package that includes Dental, Health and Life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few.

At Center for Human Development (CHD), Care Finds a way:

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.