Assistant Program Director (Licensed Clinician)

Services For The Underserved, Inc.

$80K — $85K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Brooklyn, NY
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree with at least five years of management experience in social service or behavioral health.
  • Must possess a relevant license (LMSW, LPC, etc.).
  • Experience with individuals diagnosed with mental illness and substance use disorders.
  • Prior work in a 24-hour crisis or residential program is essential.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Computer literacy (Excel, Teams, Outlook).
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise program staff and enforce follow-up protocols with the Program Director.
  • Foster connections with Managed Care Organizations for client notification and discharge processes.
  • Oversee daily operations and assist in developing service plans in the Program Director's absence.
  • Conduct weekly Utilization reviews and report findings to management.
  • Participate in guest discharge planning and related collateral contacts.
  • Ensure program audit readiness through documentation and compliance checks.
  • Prepare various reports on operational metrics, billing, and client needs.

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours including the possibility of evening and weekend shifts.
  • Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.
  • Engagement in community outreach and program representation activities.
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment.
  • Access to employee wellness programs.
Full Job Description
Min
USD $80,000.00/Yr. Max
USD $85,000.00/Yr. Position Overview

Must be Licensed (LMSW, LMHC, LPC, LCAT, etc.)

I. SCOPE OF ROLE: Under the supervision of the Program Director the Assistant Program Director will provide supervision to Respite Peer Specialist and Senior Peer specialist and coordinate the day-to-day operation including promoting the safety, well-being and guests comfort. In the absence of the Program Director the Assistant Program Director will supervises all program staff in conjunction with the Regional Director.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:  Familiar with OMH regulations and scope.  Provides direct supervision of all program staff and report necessary follow ups to the Program Director.  Establish connections with MCOs regrading notification sheets, follow ups, clinicals and discharge clinicals for client stay.  In the absence of the program director, the assistant director is responsible to assist with completion of guests service plans and overseeing all daily operations.  Coordinates weekly Utilization reviews with the management team and submit report and recommendations to The Program Director and Regional Director.  Responsible for coordination with referring provider as needed.  Participates in Guests discharge planning, collateral contact and safety planning.  Provides emergency and relief coverage as necessary.  May represent agency and Program with community outreaches and presentations.  Prepares reports such as billing, physical plant reports, food and supplies order report and service authorization report.  Responsible for ensuring the safety and security of all program guest and staff by reporting damages and necessary upgrades in a timely manner and inform the Program director of any concerns.  Ensure completion of utilization reviews, guest surveys, community meetings, outreaches, food and supplies order, fire drills, progress notes, follow-ups, supervisions, outreaches, chart reviews and accurate documentation is done by appropriate staff members. Ensuring the program is always audit ready.  Participates in team meetings to ensure guests safety planning, goal attainment, collateral contact

and discharge planning for each guest to ensure their wellness.  Provides emergency and relief coverage as necessary.  On -Call 24 hrs a day / 7 days a week  May represent agency and Program with community outreaches and presentations.  Prepare weekly and monthly reports for the Program director, including any problems, proposals for changes in policies, program design, guest reviews and bed utilization reports.  Ensure daily operations are managed and staff workflow meets the Programs requirements.  Secure full occupancy of the Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center to meet the LOS (Length of stay) requirements.  Complete staff timesheet weekly and approve vacation and time off requests, when needed  Review policies bi-monthly to ensure program compliance  Provide staff trainings and in-services as needed to promote job effectiveness and performance.

Additional duties as requested

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

 Masters degree with minimal five years of management experience working in a social service or behavioral health. Must have a license that aligns with the masters degree of study. (LMSW, LPC, etc).  Experience working with people diagnosed with mental illness and people struggling with substance use and co-Occurring disorder.  Experience working within a respite/residential or crisis 24 hr. program  Effective written and oral communication skills.  Ability to provide in-service trainings to program staff  Computer literacy skills (Excel, Teams, Windows, Outlook)  Experience working with children/youth and /or Families  Ability to work evenings and/ or weekends  Knowledge of substance use and mental illness as it relates to working with families, Youth/children and adults.  Effective interpersonal and written communication skills and ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team; able to relate with diverse staff; customer service focus in interactions with diverse client population.  Ability to review clinical notes within appropriate timelines

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

 CASAC / CASAC-T  Strong leadership abilities and skills  Effective Communication skills  Cultural Competence

ID2026-18878 Work LocationIn Person

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