Program Manager - Residential Mental Health

The Edinburg Center - Woburn, MA

Part-time - Mid Level

Woburn, MA

251-500 employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Program Manager for the Residential Mental Health Program is a dynamic leadership role responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a Group Living Environment designed for individuals with serious mental illness. This position requires a commitment to ensuring that services provided are recovery-oriented and inclusive of families and significant others. The Program Manager will coordinate, deliver, and document evidence-based and trauma-informed clinical interventions, while also providing clinical supervision to the team. Adherence to all Center/ACCS policies and procedures, as well as compliance with state and local licensing and certification requirements, is essential. The role includes supervising Recovery Counselors and ensuring that the program meets the highest standards of care and support for its residents. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in a relevant clinical field or be enrolled in such a program, along with a minimum of one year of clinical experience working with mental health populations. Alternatively, a BA/BS degree in a related field with five years of experience in the mental health sector is acceptable. Experience in supporting individuals with serious mental illness and substance use disorders is preferred, along with training in various therapeutic modalities such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing. Supervisory experience is also preferred, as is a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. The Program Manager must obtain First Aid, CPR, and MAP certification within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of a Group Living Environment for persons with serious mental illness.
• Ensure services are recovery-oriented and inclusive of families and significant others.
• Coordinate, deliver, and document evidence-based and trauma-informed clinical interventions.
• Provide clinical supervision to Recovery Counselors.
• Ensure adherence to all Center/ACCS policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all state and local licensing/certification requirements and regulations.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a relevant clinical field or matriculation in such a program with a minimum of one year clinical experience in the mental health field.
• BA/BS degree in a related field and five years of experience with mental health population.
• Experience supporting persons with serious mental illness and substance use disorders preferred.
• Training and experience in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and/or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• First Aid, CPR, and MAP certification within three months of hire required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience supporting persons with serious mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Training and experience in Illness Management and Recovery, Stages of Change, Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral, and Treatment (SBIRT), Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Housing First, Harm Reduction, and Motivational Interviewing.
• Supervisory experience.

Benefits

• Health insurance (must work a minimum of 30 hours)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short and long term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off benefits including vacation, personal, sick, and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Funding for conferences, seminars, certification, and specialized training
• Free clinical supervision for licensure