Program Director
Wayside Youth & Family Support Network
Summary
Wayside's Waltham site is seeking a flexible, creative, and mission-driven Program Director to oversee an innovative, evidenced based model of treatment in Massachusetts, the Program for Assertive Community Treatment for Youth (PACT-Y). This program is a DMH funded, intensive, self-contained community-based program and the Program Director will work collaboratively with DMH to best serve youth, young adults, and their families.
Job description
What You Will Do
- Manage utilization for the program
- Manage billing
- Oversee all aspects of the program as it pertains to mission, quality, and risk
- Maintain a collaborative and responsive relationship with DMH for the contract
- Oversee hiring, training and evaluation of all new program employees
- Supervise specific staff in the program, including the program's Assistant PD
Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars
- Demonstrate an ability to multitask and meet deadlines
- Have good time management and organization skills
- Demonstrates high quality skilled communication centered in equity and curiosity
- Believes in the Agency mission and values
- Is a member of the Waltham site's management team and is committed to building and supporting a diverse workplace
Minimum Requirements
The Program Director position requires a candidate to hold a Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field and must hold an independent license (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT) or be independently license eligible within 6 months of hire. Qualified candidates will have experience in program management and providing clinical supervision. Driving in the community is a requirement of this position; please ensure you have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
We Will Train You in
- Motivational Interviewing
- Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC)
- Courageous Conversations
- Trauma Informed Practices
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field
- Independent license (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT) or independently license eligible within 6 months of hire
- Experience in program management
- Experience providing clinical supervision
- Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Extensive experience working with youth and young adults with serious mental health issues
Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Training Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Days
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation
- Medical Benefits
- Financial Health Supports
- Career Development
- Sign-On Bonus
Company overview
Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is a comprehensive mental health and family support organization dedicated to serving youth and families in Massachusetts. As a nonprofit organization, Wayside provides a wide range of behavioral health services including outpatient counseling, community-based programs, residential treatment, and family stabilization services. The organization specializes in addressing complex mental health challenges among children, adolescents, and young adults, with particular expertise in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and developmental support. Wayside operates multiple programs across the state, offering evidence-based therapeutic interventions, educational support, and family counseling services. Their holistic approach integrates clinical expertise with community resources to create sustainable support systems for vulnerable populations. The organization plays a critical role in Massachusetts' mental health infrastructure, serving as a safety net for youth facing emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges while working to strengthen family relationships and community connections.