Senior Program Director, Mental Health Residential Services

Post Graduate Center for Mental Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Post Graduate Center for Mental Health in the Bronx, NY is seeking a Program Director to oversee a residential program, ensuring compliance with NYS OMH, NYC DOHMH, NYC DHS, and HUD standards. The role blends clinical leadership, operations, and finance to deliver quality case management and resident care.

You will supervise staff, maintain records, coordinate services, respond to crises, and ensure regulatory licenses and certifications are maintained.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a mental health discipline required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a mental health field with five years’ related experience preferred.
• Computer literate with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and publishing software.
• Licensing and regulatory knowledge relevant to housing and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee social/clinical services and building operations.
• Directly supervise program staff and shared services staff.
• Conduct weekly supervision meetings with staff.
• Hire program staff and approve service plans for residents.
• Maintain case records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Respond to crises and coordinate incident follow-up.
• Monitor finances, leases, and reporting to leadership.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Judgment

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Time management

Crisis response

Conflict resolution

Staff supervision

Mental health knowledge

Education

Master’s Degree in Mental Health

Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health

Tools

Paycom

Microsoft Office

Spreadsheets

Publishing software

Job description

The Post Graduate Center for Mental Health in the Bronx, NY is seeking a Program Director to oversee a residential program, ensuring compliance with NYS OMH, NYC DOHMH, NYC DHS, and HUD standards. The role blends clinical leadership, operations, and finance to deliver quality case management and resident care.

You will supervise staff, maintain records, coordinate services, respond to crises, and ensure regulatory licenses and certifications are maintained.