IMT Assistant Program Direcctor

Center for Urban Community Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Urban Community Services seeks an Assistant Program Director for its Intensive Mobile Treatment program. This role involves overseeing program operations, crisis management, and supporting a diverse team of service providers to enhance the quality of life for individuals with complex needs. Candidates must possess relevant supervisory experience and a strong understanding of mental health systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years applicable experience with related populations.
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory/management experience in human services.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Director in program oversight.
• Crisis management and clinical intervention.
• Facilitate programmatic change and team culture.

Skills

Crisis Management

Decision-Making

Communication Skills

Computer Literacy

Education

LCSW OR LMHC

Job description

The Center for Urban Community Services, a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiative for homeless people, invites applications for an Assistant Program Director position at its Intensive Mobile Treatment (IMT) program.

The Intensive Mobile Treatment Team will work with individuals that move frequently across the behavioral health care system (outpatient and inpatient), the homeless services system (shelter, street, Safe Haven), and the criminal justice system (jail, probation, parole), and have barriers to engage in the services they need.

IMT teams are hired, trained and funded to maximize flexibility and continuity of care for people who were poorly served by more traditional service models.

The mission of IMT is to improve an individual’s quality of life through counseling, advocacy (both on an individual and systems level), support and assistance with meeting one’s individual needs and goals, and most importantly, by providing an opportunity to connect with a diverse team of service providers. IMT teams work with individuals regardless of their current or past experience with substance use, mental health concerns, physical health concerns, involvement with the criminal justice system, and/or history of violence. IMT teams stay connected to individuals regardless of their location in shelter, on the street, in housing, hospital or jail.

Responsibility:

The Assistant Program Director will support the Program Director in the oversight of the program. The position requires a thorough understanding of relevant service delivery concepts and structures, including strong knowledge and experience with mental health systems, and the ability to access and negotiate the full range of services for recipients. It also requires strong supervisory and administrative skills and the ability to interface effectively and efficiently with colleagues to ensure quality services and program operations. Furthermore, it requires good decision-making skills and the ability to identify and facilitate necessary programmatic change. It requires creativity, attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills, and computer literacy. The Assistant Program Director will be responsible for crisis management, clinical intervention, creation of team culture, and supporting the teams in the development of advocacy and clinical skills.

REQUIRED:

• LCSW OR LMHC
• Minimum of 4 years applicable experience with related populations in human services organization
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory / management experience in HUMAN SERVICES, PUBLIC HEALTH, OR SOCIAL SERVICES
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy
• This position has a field component. Must be able to travel.

PREFFERED:

• Bilingual Spanish/English