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Assistant Program Director III - Outpatient Behavioral Health (2850)

Seven Hills Foundation · Milford, MA · 1 wk ago
Healthcare$38.46/hrFull-time

Lead with Purpose. Inspire Clinical Excellence. Transform Lives. Are you a licensed behavioral health clinician ready to take the next step in leadership? YOU, Inc. is seeking an experienced Assistant Program Director III to help lead our Department of Public Health (DPH)-licensed Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic, providing urgent and specialty mental health services for children, adolescents, and families.

About the role

In this dynamic leadership role, you'll partner with the Program Director to oversee daily clinical operations, mentor multidisciplinary teams, drive quality improvement initiatives, and ensure exceptional, trauma-informed care for youth and families across our communities. If you're passionate about clinical leadership, staff development, and creating meaningful change, we invite you to join our mission-driven team.

Responsibilities

  • Support the daily operations of a DPH-licensed outpatient behavioral health clinic.
  • Ensure high-quality, client-centered care that meets regulatory and accreditation standards.
  • Oversee clinical workflows, service delivery, and access to urgent and specialty behavioral health services.
  • Monitor clinic performance, including waitlists, service utilization, client outcomes, and satisfaction.
  • Assist with budgeting and resource management to support program goals.
  • Provide supervision, coaching, and mentorship to therapists, counselors, case managers, and other clinical staff.
  • Assist with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and retaining talented clinicians.
  • Facilitate team meetings, case consultations, and professional development opportunities.
  • Foster a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive team culture grounded in evidence-based practice.
  • Ensure compliance with DPH regulations, licensing standards, and state and federal requirements.
  • Support quality assurance initiatives and continuous performance improvement.
  • Assist with regulatory audits, licensing reviews, and documentation oversight.
  • Monitor treatment planning and clinical documentation to ensure best practices and positive client outcomes.
  • Promote trauma-informed, culturally responsive care for youth and families.
  • Support clinicians in addressing complex family needs through coordinated care with schools, healthcare providers, and community agencies.
  • Help develop strategies that improve family engagement and access to services.
  • Provide leadership during behavioral health crises and support staff in managing high-risk situations.
  • Assist in developing crisis intervention protocols and staff training.
  • Represent YOU, Inc. in community partnerships, professional meetings, and outreach initiatives.
  • Strengthen relationships with schools, healthcare systems, social service agencies, and community organizations.

Qualifications

  • Master's or doctoral degree in clinical psychology or related field required.
  • Behavioral Health clinical license required (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, Licensed psychologist).
  • CANS certified.
  • 3–5 years of related experience.
  • Standard driver’s license – class C or class D.

Benefits

For Full-time Employees

  • Health Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution.
  • Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match based on tenure.
  • Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution!
  • Discounted Tuition: with College & University Partnerships!
  • Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework!
  • Home Mortgage Initiative: Favorable down payment (3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!
  • Work-Life Balance
    • Generous Accrued Paid Vacation: 3 weeks in your first year!
    • Vacation Cash-Out Option.
    • 3 Paid Personal Days.
    • 11 Paid Holidays.
    • Accrued Paid Sick Time.

Pay

$38.46/hour

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