Behavioral Health Program Director

Behavioral Health Network, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purpose-Driven Work

Professional Growth

Supportive Team Culture

Stability & Opportunity

Comprehensive Benefits

Certified Great Place to Work

Job summary

Behavioral Health Network, Inc. in Western Massachusetts is seeking a Program Director to lead the (A-CCS) team, delivering clinical supervision and overseeing program operations.

You will triage workflows, supervise staff and interns, ensure quality documentation, and collaborate with crisis and inpatient providers. Eligible candidates hold a Master’s in Social Work and LICSW or equivalent, with crisis services experience; BHN offers a strong benefits package and a values-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or equivalent.
• Independent clinical licensure (LICSW or comparable) required.
• Experience with behavioral health treatments required.
• Crisis-services or inpatient behavioral health experience preferred.
• Strong assessment and risk-management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical, supervisory, and consultative services.
• Triage site workflow and support census capacity.
• Complete comprehensive assessments including risk and social functioning.
• Oversee treatment and aftercare planning; ensure referrals as needed.
• Lead daily/weekly case rounds on treatment planning.
• Ensure timely clinical documentation and discharge summaries.
• Consult with BHN Crisis, emergency departments, and inpatient settings.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and staff development.
• Collect and analyze program data to improve operations.
• Provide on-call coverage as part of the management rotation.

Skills

Team management

Communication

Planning

Organization

Critical thinking

Decision making

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

LICSW licensure or equivalent

Job description

Behavioral Health Network, Inc. in Western Massachusetts is seeking a Program Director to lead the (A-CCS) team, delivering clinical supervision and overseeing program operations.

You will triage workflows, supervise staff and interns, ensure quality documentation, and collaborate with crisis and inpatient providers. Eligible candidates hold a Master’s in Social Work and LICSW or equivalent, with crisis services experience; BHN offers a strong benefits package and a values-driven culture.