Program Director for Unique Adolescent Therapeutic Day Program

Exciting opportunity to join Riverside Community Care as the Program Director for our amazing Life Skills Center!

The Life Skills Program is a highly structured and group-based supportive therapeutic program for adolescents, ages 12-18 years, that are presenting with major mental illness and who are experiencing disruptions in their home, school, or community.

The Program Director will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Life Skills Center, including staff management, supervision, budget management, assignment of cases, program duties, clinical responsibility, managing referrals, payer relations, overseeing service coordination and monitoring service statistics for required reports.

This is a great opportunity to develop and manage this DMH funded program while also gaining the support to continue your own professional and personal growth.

Why You'll Love Riverside
We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.  

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
• Eleven paid holidays
• Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee

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Required Skills

• Must have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle

Required Experience

• Master's Degree
• Independent Licensure required
• Management/supervisory or administrative experience in a behavioral health/human services similar service setting
• Two years' experience working with youth with emotional disabilities and families

Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.