Program Director- TSS
Worcester, MA - USA
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Job Summary
Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is a leading statewide provider of behavioral health services and a Certified Great Place to Work. Since 1938 BHN has helped individuals families and communities thrive through compassionate high-quality care and support. With deep roots in Western Massachusetts and a growing presence in communities throughout the state we are currently seeking a Program Director to join our Transitional Support Services (TSS) team and help advance our mission of empowering people to live healthier more fulfilling lives.
What We Offer:
- Purpose-Driven Work Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals families and communities throughout Western Massachusetts.
- Professional Growth Access ongoing training mentorship career development and advancement opportunities across one of the regions largest behavioral health organizations.
- Supportive Team Culture Join a collaborative workplace guided by our HEART values: Humanity Empowerment Accountability Respect and Teamwork.
- Stability & Opportunity Build your career with a well-established organization serving Western Massachusetts since 1938.
- Comprehensive Benefits Generous PTO 403(b) educational assistance medical dental vision employee assistance programs and more.
- Certified Great Place to Work Work for an organization recognized for creating a positive and engaging employee experience.
What You Will Do:
- Provide clinical administrative fiscal and operational leadership for BHNs Transitional Support Services program.
- Plan develop organize and direct program operations in alignment with BHNs mission program goals and applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements.
- Ensure high-quality person-centered trauma-informed harm-reduction and recovery-oriented services within a safe and supportive residential environment.
- Oversee admissions census service coordination treatment planning documentation utilization review and transitions to the next appropriate level of care.
- Maintain program licensing and regulatory compliance including applicable Massachusetts DPH and Bureau of Substance Addiction Services requirements.
- Lead recruitment onboarding training supervision performance evaluation corrective action and professional development for program leaders and staff.
- Monitor incidents complaints staff training documentation quality productivity financial records contract billing requirements and quality-assurance activities.
- Partner with senior leadership on annual budgeting resource planning operational forecasting and the responsible use of program resources.
- Build strong relationships with referral sources payers community providers recovery supports and other BHN programs to promote coordinated transitions and continuity of care.
- Evaluate program outcomes update policies and procedures support accreditation activities and represent BHN at community and provider meetings as needed.
Who You Are:
- High school diploma or GED required; bachelors degree in a clinical or human-services field preferred.
- Clinical licensure such as LADC I LICSW or LMHC preferred.
- At least five years of experience in human services required including a minimum of two years of supervisory experience.
- Experience leading substance-use treatment recovery residential or transitional-support services preferred.
- Working knowledge of Massachusetts DPH Bureau of Substance Addiction Services regulations and applicable licensing requirements.
- Commitment to individual empowerment human rights harm reduction person-centered trauma-informed care recovery and community integration.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams manage program operations monitor performance and respond effectively to complex situations.
- Excellent verbal written organizational technological collaboration and conflict-resolution skills.
We Hire for HEART!
Since 1938 BHN has delivered high-quality culturally responsive behavioral health care building deep roots in Western Massachusetts while expanding our impact in communities throughout the state. Our core valuesHumanity Empowerment Accountability Respect and Teamworkguide how we lead serve and support one another. If youre ready to bring your skills and experience to a mission-driven organization where your work can make a meaningful difference wed love to hear from you.
Salary Range: $70000-$100000
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
BHN is a statewide behavioral health provider in Massachusetts helping people facing mental health, substance use, and developmental challenges live full lives.