Licensed Housing Director

Access: Supports for Living; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Access: Supports for Living in Middletown, NY seeks a senior leader to provide administrative, clinical, and operational direction for OMH-licensed behavioral health housing programs. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, staff development, and promoting stability, independence, and community integration for individuals served.

The position requires a Master’s degree and extensive supervisory experience, with an emphasis on collaborative service delivery, performance monitoring, and

Qualifications

• Experience supervising Behavioral Health Housing Team.
• Experience with OMH-licensed housing programs.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, clinical, and operational leadership for OMH-licensed behavioral health housing programs (Community Residences and Treatment Apartments).
• Ensure programs comply with OMH regulations, agency policies, and best practices in recovery-oriented, person-centered care.
• Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, and support to the Behavioral Health Housing Team.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Supervision experience

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years management experience

Job description

Do Work That Matters. In a Culture That Means It.

Be part of a team that values connection, accountability, and real impact.

Why Access?

Because how we work matters just as much as what we do. At Access, our Culture Playbook isn’t a poster on the wall – it’s how we show up for each other and for the people we support.

You’ll Be Part Of a Team That Is

• Clear about expectations
• Supportive and accountable
• Focused on outcomes that matter to people.

And committed to helping people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible – while making sure out staff can do the same.

Location: Middletown, NY

Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Pay: $85,000- $95,000 annually

Overview Of Primary Responsibilites

This position will provide overall administrative, clinical, and operational leadership for the Agency’s OMH-licensed behavioral health housing programs, ensuring high-quality, person-centered services while maintaining regulatory compliance, supporting staff development, and promoting stability, independence, and community integration for the individuals served.

Primary Functions

• Provide overall administrative, clinical, and operational leadership for the Agency’s OMH-licensed behavioral health housing programs, including Community Residences and Treatment Apartments.
• Ensure programs operate in accordance with OMH regulations, Agency policies, contractual requirements, and best practices in recovery-oriented, person-centered, and trauma-informed care.
• Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, and support to the Behavioral Health Housing Team.
• Oversee the delivery and quality of clinical, rehabilitative, and supportive services designed to promote stability, independence, community integration and quality of life.
• Provide or participate in direct services as appropriate, including crisis prevention and intervention, assessment, advocacy, follow-up, and coordination of care.
• Collaborate with individuals, families and natural supports, local mental health authorities, and other behavioral health, healthcare, housing, and community providers to ensure coordinated services and effective transitions.
• Oversee program compliance, documentation, incident management, quality assurance, and performance outcomes.
• Ensure staff receive appropriate supervision, training, coaching, and professional development, while promoting accountability and excellence in service delivery.
• Monitor program performance and prepare reports for Agency leadership regarding outcomes, regulatory compliance, service quality, and progress toward established goals.
• Promote a culture of respect, accountability, recovery, self-determination, and excellence in customer service for the people supported and for internal and external partners.

Additional Functional / Organizational Support

• Assignments and organizational support roles may be determined at a future date

Qualifications And Attributes

• Some evenings required with occasional weekends as needed
• Experience with behavioral health populations.
• Some experience with substance use/abuse.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in providing supervision
• Must have valid Driver's License

Education And Experience

• Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field
• Bachelor’s Degree, in related field, with 8, plus years of management and supervisory experience

Physical Characteristics

• Must be capable to sit or stand in front of a computer for long-periods of time
• Must be capable to move throughout work day and follow people served throughout community
• Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet
• Must be able to move in tight spaces
• Occasional lifting of > _25+ pounds

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans