Licensed Assistant Program Director (Crisis Services)

sus.com; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

S:US in New York is seeking an Assistant Program Director to supervise Respite and Senior Peer Specialists, coordinate daily operations, and ensure safety and quality of care for guests. The role requires licensure and a Master’s degree with substantial management experience in social services or behavioral health.

The position involves regulatory coordination, utilization reviews, staff training, and reporting to leadership.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with minimal five years of management experience working in a social service or behavioral health.
• Must have a license that aligns with the master’s degree of study (LMSW, LPC, etc).
• Experience with mental illness and substance use and co-occurring disorders.
• Experience in respite/residential or crisis 24-hr programs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to provide in-service trainings to staff.
• Computer literacy: Excel, Teams, Windows, Outlook.
• Experience with children/youth and/or families.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends.
• Knowledge of substance use and mental illness in family contexts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to program staff and coordinate day-to-day operations.
• supervise Respite Peer Specialist and Senior Peer Specialist.
• Coordinate utilization reviews and report findings to directors.
• Ensure safety and security of guests and staff; audit readiness.
• Prepare reports including billing, facilities, and service authorizations.
• Represent agency in community outreaches and presentations.
• Complete staff timesheets and approve time off.
• Lead team meetings on safety planning and discharge planning.
• Maintain policy compliance and staff trainings.
• Assist with guest service plans and daily operations in the absence of leadership.

Skills

Management experience

Supervision

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

Master's degree

Licensed LMSW / LMHC / LPC / LCAT

Tools

Excel

Teams

Windows / Outlook

Job description

S:US in New York is seeking an Assistant Program Director to supervise Respite and Senior Peer Specialists, coordinate daily operations, and ensure safety and quality of care for guests. The role requires licensure and a Master’s degree with substantial management experience in social services or behavioral health.

The position involves regulatory coordination, utilization reviews, staff training, and reporting to leadership.