Program Manager

AID UPSTATE INC$75K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Independent clinical license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, etc.)
  • 3-5+ years of experience in community mental health or ACT programs
  • Previous supervisory or leadership experience is preferred
  • Strong crisis management and decision-making capabilities
  • Ability to balance clinical and administrative responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Supervise a multidisciplinary team including therapists and nurses
  • Provide clinical and administrative guidance to staff
  • Coach team members on complex case management
  • Ensure adherence to the ACT model and monitoring of service delivery
  • Oversee daily operations including scheduling and team meetings
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and prepare for audits
  • Collaborate with community partners for patient transitions

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and bonus structure
  • Opportunities for clinical supervision and leadership development
  • Supportive executive leadership with a manageable team size
  • Autonomy in program management
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

Team Leadership & Supervision
• Supervise and support a multidisciplinary team (therapists, nurses, case managers, peer specialists)
• Provide clinical and administrative oversight
• Coach staff to manage complex cases and crisis situations
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and resilience

Program Operations
• Ensure fidelity to the ACT model and best practices
• Monitor caseloads, staffing ratios, and service delivery
• Oversee scheduling, coverage, and daily team meetings
• Manage program performance metrics and outcomes

Quality & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and payer requirements
• Prepare for audits and maintain documentation standards
• Implement continuous quality improvement initiatives

Community & System Coordination
• Collaborate with hospitals, courts, housing providers, and community partners
• Support referrals, admissions, and transitions of care
• Represent the program in community meetings and stakeholder groups

Why This Role Matters
• You'll directly impact both client outcomes and staff retention
• You'll shape team culture in a high-need, high-impact setting
• You'll have the autonomy to improve systems-not just maintain them

What We're Looking For
• Independent clinical license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, etc.)
• 3-5+ years of experience in community mental health or ACT (or similar programs)
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience strongly preferred
• Strong crisis management and decision-making skills
• Ability to balance clinical, administrative, and operational demands

What We Offer
• Competitive salary & Bonus
• Clinical supervision and leadership development opportunities
• Supportive executive leadership and manageable span of control
• autonomy in program management
• Generous PTO + holidays

The Kind of Leader Who Thrives Here
• Calm under pressure and confident in crisis situations
• Able to support staff without micromanaging
• Organized but flexible in a constantly changing environment
• Passionate about serving high-need populations
• Committed to building and retaining strong teams

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