Program Director

Job overview

The Program Director works onsite in New Bedford, MA, leading and supervising one or more programs serving young adults through geriatric individuals with chronic mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Compensation is up to $64,000 annually. Elwyn is a mission-driven nonprofit supporting people with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. The director oversees clinical and operational quality, staffing, budgets, compliance, and service delivery so programs provide consistent, responsive support and help consumers pursue meaningful lives.

What you'll do

• Share leadership and daily supervision of programs
• recruit and staff teams
• guide treatment planning and service quality
• provide clinical and administrative supervision
• support staff training
• maintain safe facilities
• develop and monitor budgets
• ensure regulatory and agency compliance
• lead meetings and strategic planning
• maintain program records, census, and staffing.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

program director

behavioral health

community support programs

chronic mental illness

co-occurring disorders

clinical administration

program operations

new bedford ma

elwyn

up to $64,000 annually

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Generous paid time off
• medical, dental, and vision benefits
• earned wage access
• paid on-the-job training
• tuition reimbursement
• career advancement
• flexible schedules
• retirement savings plan.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related human services discipline and two years of behavioral health experience in community support programs serving chronically mentally ill adults. Some programs may require a master’s degree; VA crisis programs require LCSW or LPC.

About the employer

Elwyn is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.