Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs · 16 hours ago
Director, Therapeutic After School Program (TASP)
Watertown, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expWalker Therapeutic & Educational Programs is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven behavioral health leader to serve as the Director of their Therapeutic After School Program (TASP). The role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, overseeing program operations, and implementing innovative therapeutic practices to support youth mental health.
EducationHealth CareNon ProfitSpecial EducationTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Supervise and mentor a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and direct care staff
Oversee scheduling, logistics, and day‑to‑day operations to ensure high‑quality service delivery
Support the implementation of trauma‑informed care, CBT, and behavior management models
Collaborate with families, schools, and external providers to create coordinated support systems
Provide direct care, consultation, and oversight of program services
Monitor outcomes and use data to drive continuous quality improvement
Participate in leadership committees and training initiatives that influence agency‑wide practice
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field
Valid Massachusetts driver's license
Strong communication, organizational, and supervisory skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
3+ years of work experience in youth-focused therapeutic settings
2+ years of work experience in management of youth-focused therapeutic settings
Preferred
Independent clinical license (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent)
5+ years of clinical and/or managerial experience in youth‑focused therapeutic settings
Experience supporting program operations, staff supervision, or program growth
Familiarity with clinical documentation, data systems, and outcome tracking
Benefits
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Robust training and professional development in clinical models, behavior management, and leadership
Opportunities to train others and contribute to agency-wide initiatives
Company
Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs
Walker is a leading not-for-profit organization providing intensive, highly specialized therapeutic and academic services for exceptionally vulnerable yet resilient children, teens, and families facing complex mental health, emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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Gene Takahashi
President & CEO
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