Program Director for Mental Health & IDD Services

Community-Services-Group-; Highspire (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K Plan

Job summary

Community Services Group is seeking a Program Director to provide leadership, oversight, and compliance for MH/IDD services. This role reports to the Senior Program Director and will coordinate with external agencies while ensuring regulatory standards and quality of care.

The position requires a graduate degree in a related field, at least one year of supervision/management experience, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in psychiatry, social work, psychology, nursing or related field.
• Minimum 1 year supervision/management experience in mental health.
• Valid driver's license and access to reliable vehicle.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate with external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage program and employees in compliance with policies and regulatory standards.
• Monitor delivery of services to maintain quality of care.
• Oversee incident management and follow-up.
• Ensure compliance with training requirements for staff.
• Approve leaves and schedule overtime; coordinate staffing needs.
• Serve as primary representative to outside agencies.
• Develop program budget and monitor financial growth.
• Supervise location operations and program policies.
• Interview and hire employees; plan, manage and direct work.
• Provide training, supervision, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Maintain professional contacts to build networks supporting program goals.
• Identify problems and provide timely feedback; ensure trauma-informed environment.
• Oversee billing and manage referrals; provide program outcomes reports.
• Consult with psychiatrists or delegated professionals on clinical issues.
• Participate in QM activities; coordinate program policy with organizational goals.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Trauma informed care

Education

Graduate degree in MH/IDD field

Job description

Community Services Group is seeking a Program Director to provide leadership, oversight, and compliance for MH/IDD services. This role reports to the Senior Program Director and will coordinate with external agencies while ensuring regulatory standards and quality of care.

The position requires a graduate degree in a related field, at least one year of supervision/management experience, and a valid driver's license.