Operations Lead, LTSR Programs (Behavioral Health)

Paproviders; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life and disability coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Disability, accident, and petinsurance

Job summary

COMHAR in Philadelphia seeks an experienced Assistant Program Director to support the Long-Term Structured Residence (LTSR) program. You will provide leadership, supervision, and operational support to staff, ensuring recovery‑oriented, person-centered care.

This role emphasizes staff development, adherence to trauma-informed practices, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with partners. You will help coordinate scheduling, trainings, and incident responses while maintaining a safe,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a clinical field (psychology, Social Work, Education, or other Human Services) and minimum of two (2) years of experience in Mental Health.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Physical examination including TB test and Hep B.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the facility in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws/standards.
• Clinical and administrative oversight of all aspects of the LTSR, its residents, and staff.
• Development and implementation of policies and procedures in compliance with all external and internal policies, statutes, and regulations.
• Oversight of admission screening and negotiations regarding referrals, transfers, and discharges.
• Actively supervise, coach, mentor Mental Health Technicians and Certified Peer Specialist that work within LTSR.
• 24-hour on-call responsibilities for staff call-outs and responding to emergency situations.
• Assist LTSR Program Director with oversight of payroll within LTSR.
• Maintenance of safe and therapeutic environment for residents and staff, including conduct of all required inspections, fire drills, and observance of safety standards.
• Compliance with external and internal requirements and regulations regarding record keeping, and reporting.
• Establishment of liaison relationships with OMH/MR, referring agencies, external service providers, either directly, or through delegation.
• Attending all external and internal meetings as required.
• Development and implementation of staff training required by external regulations, Agency and/or Program Policy, and indicated by Staff needs.
• Compliance with all COMHAR policies and procedures with no unauthorized exception.
• Approves supervisee’s general progress notes in Evolv.
• Other duties reasonable and related to this position as directed by related supervisors.

Skills

Valid driver's license

TB test

Hep B

Education

Master’s degree in a clinical field

Job description

COMHAR in Philadelphia seeks an experienced Assistant Program Director to support the Long-Term Structured Residence (LTSR) program. You will provide leadership, supervision, and operational support to staff, ensuring recovery‑oriented, person-centered care.

This role emphasizes staff development, adherence to trauma-informed practices, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with partners. You will help coordinate scheduling, trainings, and incident responses while maintaining a safe,