Program Manager, LICSW/LMHC

Job Description

Job Description

Do you enjoy inspiring children to have a better view of their world? Or helping them manage their problems effectively? Then NSCS is looking for you! Come join our team as the Program Manager of the Children’s After School Program - CASP! CASP is a voluntary, community based, therapeutic program located in Revere, MA that supports a total of 8 children ages 6 to 13 with emotional and/or mental health needs. This position is 40 hours per week; Mon-Fri 10am-6pm; however the after school hours that support the children are only from 2pm to 5pm. CASP is structured and utilizes a positive reinforcement reward system.

At CASP, children participate in therapeutic groups which focus on developing social skills and adaptive coping skills. While at CASP, each child works directly with a Master-level Clinician and Youth Care Specialists. The Program Manager is responsible for supporting the clinical staff in the delivery of the clinical/therapeutic services to the youth while at the program. Additionally, transportation is provided year-round.

What you’ll do:

• Oversee all milieu activities.
• Provide leadership, supervision and evaluation of program staff.
• Assist the Clinician in creation of psychosocial assessments and treatment plans for the youth.
• Connect with the parents of the enrolled children to provide updates on their child’s progress.
• Manage risk issues of program staff as well as the children.
• Evaluate the training needs of the program.
• Represent the program at appropriate Department of Mental Health meetings and any school based or care coordination meetings for the enrolled child.

What you’ll need:

• Education:
  • Master's degree in a related behavioral health field required
  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) OR Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) REQUIRED.
• Experience:
  • Must have: Experience with children with behavior problems or serious emotional disturbances.
  • Preferred: Previous experience in therapeutic after-school setting, day treatment, and/or residential program.
• Skills:
  • A valid Massachusetts driver’s license is required and minimum three (3) years driving history required.
  • Bilingual (Spanish & English) is highly preferred.
  • Must be CPR and First Aid certified or able to become certified within 3 months of hire.
    

Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits:

• Paid Time Off Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
• Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Access to Credit Union Banking
• Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Discounted Movie Tickets
• Comprehensive Training Program

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