Clinical Residential Program Director

Job overview

The Clinical Residential Program Director role is onsite in Boston, MA, with positions also available in Chelsea, MA. Compensation is $75,190–$89,781 per year. North Suffolk Community Services operates an Adult Community Clinical Services Program supporting people with mental health and substance use disorders. The director provides administrative leadership, clinical oversight, supervision, and direction for an intensive group living environment. The role guides staff in recovery-oriented psychiatric rehabilitation, supports residents’ health, wellness, and self-directed goals, and helps coordinate safety planning and access to community supports.

What you'll do

• Lead day-to-day operations of the group home program
• provide clinical oversight and supervise team members
• guide staff in engaging residents and supporting health, wellness, symptom stabilization, skills development, and recovery goals
• use evidence-based practices including motivational interviewing
• collaborate on safety and crisis prevention plans
• advocate for informed choices and access to public services and natural supports
• lead hiring, orientation, and mandatory staff training
• participate in the on-call rotation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

clinical residential program director

boston ma

chelsea ma

north suffolk community services

onsite

adult community clinical services

psychiatric rehabilitation

clinical oversight

staff supervision

on-call rotation

lpha licensure

$75,190–$89,781/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, vacation, sick days, 11 paid holidays, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, health and dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, 403(b) matching, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, credit union access, tuition remission access, referral bonuses, discounted movie tickets, training, and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

LPHA licensure is required, including listed licenses such as LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LADC1, registered nurse, registered occupational therapist, licensed psychologist, or MD. Two years of supervisory experience required; five years of relevant clinical or rehabilitative experience preferred.

About the employer

NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.