Co-Response Program Director: Behavioral Health Leadership

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center in Boston, MA, seeks a Program Director to lead the Boston Police Co-Response Program within the Psychiatry department. The PD will supervise master’s level clinicians, provide supervision, and collaborate with BPD and external agencies to coordinate crisis behavioral health services.

Responsibilities include program development, staff training, stakeholder engagement, and on-site assessments with on-call coverage as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires Master’s Degree in social work, mental health counseling or a related field.
• Must hold MA licensure as LICSW or LMHC by start date.
• Minimum of five years full-time supervisory experience in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical and administrative aspects of the co-response program.
• Deliver individual and group supervision to direct care staff.
• Provide real-time case consultation during program hours and on-call shifts.
• Coordinate staff scheduling, onboarding, and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with BPD and external partners on trainings and crisis interventions.
• Develop program policies and continuously assess needs for growth.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Team coordination

Crisis intervention

Program development

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Education

Master’s Degree in social work or mental health

Job description

Boston Medical Center in Boston, MA, seeks a Program Director to lead the Boston Police Co-Response Program within the Psychiatry department. The PD will supervise master’s level clinicians, provide supervision, and collaborate with BPD and external agencies to coordinate crisis behavioral health services.

Responsibilities include program development, staff training, stakeholder engagement, and on-site assessments with on-call coverage as assigned.