Program Director, CD

Samaritan Daytop Village; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Daytop Village is seeking a Program Director to lead the clinical management and administrative operations of a designated program. You will supervise staff, ensure quality clinical services, and align with agency policies and federal/state standards.

The role requires a Master’s in social work or psychology, relevant licensure, and at least five years in behavioral healthcare with management experience. This onsite position offers a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or psychology or related field is required.
• LMSW/LMHC/LMFT license; LCSW preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience in behavioral healthcare, with at least three years in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience in grant management and quantitative/qualitative analysis is preferred, particularly for CCBHC.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program transformation and CCBHC compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Develop, implement, and monitor program evaluation plans, including performance measures, data collection, and reporting systems.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support program goals and continuous quality improvement.
• Ensure 24/7 crisis services and comprehensive behavioral health services are available to all individuals, consistent with CCBHC standards.
• Supervises and monitors environment to ensure that behavioral guidelines are followed, a therapeutic environment is maintained and interpersonal relationships remain positive.
• Interviews, hires, trains, appraises, disciplines and may terminate subordinate staff

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Microsoft Office

EHR competency

Grant management

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in social work or psychology

LMSW/LMHC/LMFT license; LCSW preferred

Licensure: LMSW/LMHC/LMFT

LCSW preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EHR

Job description

Overview

Program Director

Healthcare staff can work anywhere….The BEST work with US!

Salary: $100,000

A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and greater New York Area.

Samaritan Daytop Village, serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities so our success depends on those we employ.

The Role

Under general direction of the Vice-President, The Program Director is responsible for the overall clinical management and administrative operations of his/her assigned program(s). He or she is responsible for managing and monitoring the job performance of all program employees; assuring the quality of clinical services provided to persons served and the communications between program employees and agency administration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program transformation and CCBHC compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Develop, implement, and monitor program evaluation plans, including performance measures, data collection, and reporting systems.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support program goals and continuous quality improvement.
• Ensure 24/7 crisis services and comprehensive behavioral health services are available to all individuals, consistent with CCBHC standards.
• Supervises and monitors environment to ensure that behavioral guidelines are followed, a therapeutic environment is maintained and interpersonal relationships remain positive.
• Monitors quality, effectiveness and efficiency of program’s clinical services and safety of environment of care.
• Manages program services, improves existing services and develops new treatment components to meet needs of persons served.
• Helps develop, implement and deploy agency policy and procedures.
• Provides clinical and administrative supervision to program staff.
• Interviews, hires, trains, appraises, disciplines and may terminate subordinate staff
• Provides administrative supervision for site; ensures a safe and secure environment of care.
• Ensures clinical staff maintains accurate, complete and timely records that comply with regulatory standards and agency internal policy and procedure.
• Ensures that all program staff upholds the agency's Code of Conduct/Code of Ethics and comply with all Federal, state and local law/regulation, including 42 CFR confidentiality and HIPAA privacy and security regulations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, or psychology or related field is required.
• LMSW/LMHC/LMFT license; LCSW preferred
• Minimum of five years of experience in behavioral healthcare, with at least three years in a supervisory or management role overseeing clinical and administrative functions. Experience in CCBHC programs preferred.
• Professional experience in grant management and quantitative/qualitative analysis is preferred, particularly for CCBHC.
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatments, managed care principles, and behavior practices.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills, including the ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage staff effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changes in a dynamic behavioral health environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and EHR.
• Seminar in Field Instructions (SIFI) preferred or willingness to obtain within One year from date of hire for all Program Directors that are Social Workers.
• Knowledge of OASAS, OMH, CSAT guidance.
• Ability to implement and monitor policy and procedure in accordance with agency guidelines.

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