Clinical Programs Lead - Supportive Housing

LANTERN COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lantern Community Services in Brooklyn seeks an Assistant Program Director to provide clinical supervision, day-to-day program oversight, and leadership at Hunterfly Trace. Working with the Program Director, you will develop staff capacity, ensure quality service delivery, and foster continuous learning and improvement in a supportive housing setting.

The ideal candidate will have an MSW or MHC, at least one year of supervisory experience in social services, and experience with DOHMH-funded

Qualifications

• MSW or MHC required; LMSW or LMHC within one year of employment.
• Minimum of one year of supervisory experience in social services.
• Knowledge of mental health, substance use, and chronically homeless populations.
• Experience with OMH, DOHMH, and HASA contracts and funder regulations.
• Strong trauma-informed clinical engagement and written communication skills.
• Commitment to harm reduction and DEI values in program culture.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience with case management databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision, coaching, and professional development to staff.
• Review documentation, conduct chart reviews, and ensure high standards of care.
• Review dashboards and reports to track outcomes and accountability.
• Develop treatment plans, safety planning, and crisis response guidance.
• Oversee incident reporting and follow-up with funders.
• Support program operations, policies, and collaboration with partners.
• Hire, train, and manage staff; handle progressive disciplinary processes.
• Lead day‑to‑day program management in collaboration with the Program Director.

Skills

Trauma-informed engagement

Harm reduction

Supervisory leadership

Interpersonal communication

Bilingual preferred

Education

MSW or MHC

LMSW or LMHC within 1 year

Tools

Case management databases

Job description

Lantern Community Services in Brooklyn seeks an Assistant Program Director to provide clinical supervision, day-to-day program oversight, and leadership at Hunterfly Trace. Working with the Program Director, you will develop staff capacity, ensure quality service delivery, and foster continuous learning and improvement in a supportive housing setting.

The ideal candidate will have an MSW or MHC, at least one year of supervisory experience in social services, and experience with DOHMH-funded