Impact-Driven Program Director, Behavioral Health

Elwyn; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Earned wage access

Paid on-the-job training

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible schedules

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Elwyn in Massachusetts is seeking a Program Director to lead clinical administration, supervision, facilities, and program operations within community behavioral health services. This leadership role emphasizes staffing, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and financial stewardship.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in education-related field with possible Master’s in a human services discipline, plus two years of behavioral health experience and management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in education--counseling, rehabilitative counseling, social work, clinical psychology or closely related discipline.
• Two years behavioral health experience in community support programs serving chronically mentally ill adults is required. Previous management experience is preferred.
• Computer literacy including past experience with keyboarding, email, internet and computerized health record systems is desired.
• VA crisis programs requires LCSW or LPC.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting individuals who are best suited to perform specific jobs within the organization.
• Making effective staffing decisions by using systematic, objective, and fair evaluation procedures.
• The ability to make difficult decisions in a timely manner.
• Assists with assessing all aspects of consumer care including records/documentation, quality of service, outcomes, risk management and consumer surveys and assures all standards are met or exceeded.
• Knowledge of mental illness and co-occurring disorders including the behavioral aspects of the disease and medications used to treat these conditions.
• The ability to delegate responsibility and to work with others and coach them to develop their capabilities.
• The ability to express oneself clearly in conversations and interactions with others.
• The ability to express oneself clearly in business writing.
• The ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support.
• The ability to take responsibility for one’s own or one’s employee’s performance, by setting clear goals and expectations, tracking progress against the goals, ensuring feedback, and addressing performance problems and issues promptly.
• Organizing one’s own work activities and using personal time management techniques to meet deadlines.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in education-related field

Master’s degree in a human services field

Tools

Health record systems

Job description

Elwyn in Massachusetts is seeking a Program Director to lead clinical administration, supervision, facilities, and program operations within community behavioral health services. This leadership role emphasizes staffing, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and financial stewardship.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in education-related field with possible Master’s in a human services discipline, plus two years of behavioral health experience and management capabilities.