Assistant Program Director

Job Description
The Assistant Program Director supervises professional and paraprofessional staff to ensure a high level of performance in their work with assigned clients. This position will report to the Program Director.

HYBRID SCHEDULE: Sunday – Thursday (Sundays will be an onsite day)

Job Responsibilities:

Assistant Program Director in supervising staff and program activities
Work closely with clinic Doctors, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Practice Manager
Assist with planning and conducting in-service training for staff
Review case records to ensure that they meet regulatory requirements
Review clinical and administrative reports with staff, ensuring compliance with agency policies.
Provide individual and group supervision to clinicians as assigned by the Program Director.
Evaluate the quality of individual workers and help to improve the performance of workers
Prepare written evaluations, Corrective Action Plans, and disciplinary actions, as required
Crucial member on a clinical team, collaborating with doctors, clinical supervisors, and therapists to discuss clinical challenges and to determine future treatment plan.
Maintain and review program policies and procedures, ensuring they are up to date and followed by clinical staff.
Provide crisis intervention and assist with client needs as necessary
Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree from an accredited school in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling
Must be licensed by the state of New York in their professional discipline (LCSW OR LMHC)
SIFI certification and experience supervising Interns is a plus
4 or more years of post-graduate experience as a supervisor in a mental health facility
Able to be on-call during off-hours and weekends by cell phone; available for consultation on an as-needed basis
Outstanding engagement, interpersonal communication skills, and able to work collaboratively with other disciplines, including clinical and clerical staff
Excellent leadership and management skills
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task
Strong demonstration of professionalism
Takes initiative, prioritizes, and adjusts to change well
Excellent verbal and written communication skills that are timely and effective
Exceptional customer service skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
Able to work well in a fast-paced environment
Maintains a positive attitude and is friendly, upbeat, and has a great “can do” personality
Passionate about NYPCC’s mission and values