Mental Health Associate Program Director CAT (Community Action Treatment)

Chrysalis Health; Gainesville (FL); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Licensure supervision

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Legal insurance

Pet insurance

Life insurance

GAP insurance

401k with match

CEU credits

Professional growth

Job summary

Chrysalis Health is seeking a Mental Health Associate Program Director (Florida Registered Intern or Florida Licensed CAT) to lead our clinical team. The role combines supervision, program oversight, and hands-on coordination of services for children, adolescents, and families, with in-person sessions and telehealth options.

The position emphasizes DSM-5TR knowledge, quality audits, staff development, and on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must reside in the State of Florida.
• Active Florida license (LCSW/LMHC/LMFT) or Florida Registered Intern.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with children/adolescents with behavioral health needs.
• Minimum 1 year supervisory experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse groups toward common goals.
• Proficient computer skills and EMR documentation.
• Possibility of carrying a caseload as needed.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Willingness to flex hours to meet client scheduling needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and management to the clinical team delivering mental health/substance abuse services.
• Oversee clinical quality, utilization, and chart/compliance oversight for the program.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to coordinate discharge planning and service delivery.
• Lead staff orientation and training for site personnel.
• Engage in on-call coverage approximately one week every six weeks.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Therapy documentation

EMR proficiency

Communication skills

Team leadership

Caseload flexibility

Care coordination

Education

Relevant psychology/mental health degree

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Mental Health Associate Program Director Florida Registered Intern OR Florida Licensed CAT (Community Action Treatment)

Hybrid Opportunity with Remote Days

***Office is Located in Lake City, Candidates in Alachua and neighboring counties are encouraged to apply

Earn $62,000 per year + Benefits + PTO

Higher Compensation to be considered for Florida Licensed Providers

***Additional On Call Compensation

Free Licensure supervision for Florida Registered Interns

Chrysalis Health is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare with over 25 years of experience serving clients, and we are excited to welcome a Mental Health Associate Program Director to the team!

OUR MISSION: Is to ensure our clients achieve optimal levels of wellbeing through the provision of compassionate, innovative and effective behavioral and mental health services.

As an Mental Health Associate Program Director at Chrysalis Health, you will have the opportunity to lead our team to provide individual and family therapy to a diverse population, including children, adolescents, adults, and families. While most of the therapy sessions will be conducted in-person, we also offer some telehealth options to provide flexibility and convenience for our clients.

Robust Benefitsto meet all your needs:

• Free Licensure supervision for Florida Registered Interns

• Health Insurance with employer contribution

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Legal Insurance

• Pet Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Voluntary GAP insurance

• 401k with employer match

• FREE Continuing Education Units CEU’s

• Professional growth opportunities

Impactful Leadership Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility of the Associate Program Director is to provide supervision and management to their clinical team, which consists of professionals and paraprofessionals who provide mental health and/or substance abuse counseling services for CAT Team clients. The Associate Program Director is responsible for management of their particular program and staff, including oversight of clinical quality, utilization, chart compliance, policy and procedure compliance and any other administrative task. In addition, the Associate Program Director will lead and collaborate with the multidisciplinary treatment team to ensure the delivery of effective services, to staff cases clinically, and assist in coordinating discharge planning. The Program Director may be required to carry a case load as needed.

• Member of Chrysalis Health management team

• On call (via phone) for site approximately one week every six weeks

• Contributes to orientation and training for new employees identified for each site

• Knowledge of DSM-5TR, as well as updated revisions

• Maintain ongoing chart audits to ensure compliance and quality assurance of services provided

• Maintains communication and contact with staff to monitor key performance indicators

• Provides clinical supervision and administrative oversight to therapists

Candidate Requirements:

• Must reside within the State of Florida

• Must possess a valid Florida Registered Intern number or have an active and valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) License in the State of Florida.

• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working with children or adolescents with behavioral health needs

• Must have a minimum of 1 year supervisory experience

• Demonstrates proficiency in verbal and written skills

• Ability to work with diverse groups and individuals in order to facilitate participation toward common goals and objectives

• General Computer skills

• May be required to carry a caseload as needed

• Organizational and Time allocation skill abilities, and to flex hours to meet client scheduling needs, and flexibility to provide services in client homes, schools, and other community settings.

• Ability to utilize self-care techniques to best manage to achieve Optima work life balance, and facilitate team to do the same

• Compassionate, engaging, and have a strong desire to help others.

• Ability to document therapy services in electronic medical records (EMR) platform, and mentor teach and train team members on EMR

• We will review Candidates who have degrees or majors in the following: Rehabilitation Counseling, Human Services, Forensic Psychology, Community Counseling, Psychology, Youth Counseling, Human Development, Behavioral Science, Art Therapy, & Psychiatric Rehabilitation.

• In order for these curriculums to qualify transcripts must include at least four class codes that contain content from the following areas: Human Growth & Development, Diagnosis and treatment of Psychology, Human Sexuality, Counseling Theories and Techniques, Group Theories and Practice, Dynamic of Marriage and Family Systems, Individual Evaluation and Assessment, Research and Program Evaluation, Personality Theories, Social and Cultural Foundations, Counseling in Community Settings, and Substance Use Disorders.

At Chrysalis Health, we value diversity, inclusivity, and cultural competency, and we provide high-quality behavioral healthcare services to our clients. If you are passionate about helping individuals and families improve their mental health and well-being, we invite you to join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of our clients.

Chrysalis Health is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Chrysalis Health also prohibits bullying and harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Chrysalis Health is committed to maintaining a Drug-Free Working in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify Chrysalis Health during the interview process.