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Careers @Evidence-Based Associates · 1 day ago

Assistant Director of Residential Mental Health Program

Bronx, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Evidence-Based Associates is dedicated to providing therapeutic and support services to adolescents facing significant challenges. The Assistant Director of Residential Mental Health Program will support the leadership team in ensuring quality service delivery and compliance while overseeing daily operations and staff development.

Health CareNon ProfitSocial AssistanceSocial Impact

Responsibilities

Oversee daily program operations to ensure a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for youth

Lead weekly team meetings and provide supervision to the Senior Team Leader, Team Leaders, Programming Manager, and Cook

Ensure the physical environment and basic needs (food, hygiene, healthcare, etc.) of youth are met

Monitor and manage census, admissions, group assignments, and discharges

Participate in and oversee intake and case closing processes

Support adherence to program budget and financial guidelines

Oversee training, onboarding, and ongoing development of direct care staff

Provide coaching and performance feedback to promote professional growth and accountability

Ensure adequate staffing levels and proper shift coverage

Participate in the development and implementation of clinical and recreational programming

Collaborate with clinical team and provide input on service planning

Maintain engagement with community stakeholders, including emergency responders and neighboring organizations

Ensure compliance with ACS, OCFS, COFCCA, and agency standards

Monitor documentation practices, including incident reporting and service note accuracy

Serve as a point of escalation for after-hours program concerns (on-call responsibilities)

Participate in intakes, assessments, and discharge planning

Attend and contribute to staff meetings, trainings, and off-site professional development as needed

Communicate clearly and effectively with team members, leadership, and external partners

Review and follow up on incident reports in collaboration with the leadership team

Ensure accurate and timely entry of documentation into electronic records

Maintain compliance with agency and regulatory documentation standards

Additional documentation responsibilities may be assigned at the discretion of program leadership and are not limited to the items listed above

Qualification

Master’s degree in Social Work5 years in children's mental healthSupervisory experienceProficient in Microsoft OfficeCONNECTIONSTelemental healthCultural competencyCommunication skillsTeam collaboration skillsDetail-oriented

Required

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) required; licensure preferred. (A master's in a closely related field may be considered based on relevant experience.)

Minimum 5 years of experience in children's mental health or child welfare; residential adolescent experience strongly preferred

At least 2 years of supervisory experience

Strong communication skills and ability to lead diverse teams

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with CONNECTIONS and electronic medical record systems preferred

Familiarity with telemental health platforms is a plus

Commitment to trauma-informed, youth-centered care

Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills

Cultural competency and ability to work effectively with diverse populations

Effective engagement strategies with youth

Excellent written and verbal communication

Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively