Assistant Program Director

Job Description
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Assistant Program Director to support the daily operations of our programs. This role plays a critical part in ensuring seamless coordination between clients, staff, and services by overseeing scheduling, managing appointments, and supporting program logistics. The ideal candidate is proactive, efficient, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, bringing strong communication skills and a commitment to operational excellence.

Full-TimeAvailable in Philadelphia, PA. 19125 Area

Salary $55,000/year

Scheduled Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Assistant Program Director to support the oversight of our Long-Term Structured Residence (LTSR) program. In this leadership role, you will provide guidance, supervision, and operational support to program staff, ensuring high-quality, recovery-oriented, and person-centered care. The Assistant Program Director promotes staff development, supports adherence to evidence-based and trauma-informed practices, and helps ensure compliance with regulatory and licensing standards, all while advancing the program's mission of delivering exceptional residential behavioral health services.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the facility in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws/standards.
• Clinical and administrative oversight of all aspects of the LTSR, its residents, and staff.
• Development and implementation of policies and procedures in compliance with all external and internal policies, statutes, and regulations.
• Oversight of admission screening and negotiations regarding referrals, transfers, and discharges.
• Actively supervise, coach, mentor Mental Health Technicians and Certified Peer Specialist that work within LTSR.
• 24-hour on-call responsibilities for staff call-outs and responding to emergency situations.
• Assist LTSR Program Director with oversight of payroll within LTSR.
• Maintenance of a safe and therapeutic environment for residents and staff, including conduct of all required inspections, fire drills, and observance of safety standards.
• Compliance with external and internal requirements and regulations regarding record keeping, and reporting.
• Establishment of liaison relationships with OMH/MR, referring agencies, external service providers, either directly, or through delegation.
• Attending all external and internal meetings as required.
• Development and implementation of staff training required by external regulations, Agency and/or Program Policy, and indicated by Staff needs.
• Compliance with all policies and procedures with no unauthorized exception.
• Approves supervisee's general progress notes in Evolv.
• Other duties reasonable and related to this position as directed by related supervisors.

Requirements

Education, Employment and Credential Requirements

• Master's degree in a clinical field (psychology, Social Work, Education, or other Human Services) and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in Mental Health.
• Valid driver's license required. (Must be able to move about service areas throughout the day to provide appropriate oversight and coordination and meet job duties as needed and required.)
• Physical examination including TB test and Hep B.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for generous benefit options including but not limited to:

Full-time and Part-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance, life and disability coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, and additional voluntary options such as disability, accident, and pet insurance.