Are you an experienced social worker, family therapist, or licensed counselor?

We are seeking an empathetic leader for our client's Youth Program Director role!

Job Title: Program Director, Youth

Our client is committed to advancing health equity for young people through accessible, trauma-informed, whole-person care. They offer comprehensive, centralized care for unserved, underserved, or inappropriately served youth and young adults who experience unique developmental and transitional challenges. The focus will be on supporting those who are transitioning out of the child welfare or mental health system, are unhoused or at risk of being unhoused, and/or are at risk of poor community functioning. Through a safe and welcoming environment as well as community- and field-based services, the center will provide integrative and specialized access to mental and physical health care, housing services, educational and job assistance, life skills, and interventions aimed at strengthening relationships with supportive adults and peers.

Position Highlights:

• Incredibly rewarding role that is hands-on and high-impact
• Support youth and young adults in the community by cultivating a safe space to thrive
• Opportunity for implementing art interventions and other creative programming

Primary Duties:

• Program Leadership & Development
• Management Duties
• Program Quality, Compliance and Reporting
• Financial Duties

Position Requirements:

• Active licensure as a LPCC, LCSW, MFT, Psy.D, Ph.D (licensed) and two years' experience working with individuals and families with a history of mental illness and/or substance use in a social service/mental health environment.
• Demonstrate experience and commitment to supporting transition aged youth from diverse backgrounds and with complex needs.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of services specific to transitional aged youth (16-25), including mental health services, substance use services, housing and employment services, and crisis services.
• Experience working with foster youth is desirable.
• Have experience in program development.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Evidence Based Practices and/or the Recovery Model of treatment.
• Support the values and mission of Didi Hirsch as related to employment.
• Know and comply with Agency policies and procedures, HIPAA, DMH policies and documentation guidelines, and other state, federal regulations relating to quality assurance and improvement.
• Demonstrate effective leadership and management skills.
• Present ideas, information, and viewpoints clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Efficiently use the personal computer including word processing, spreadsheets, and other related software programs.
• Manage employee performance consistent with defined Didi Hirsch processes.
• Utilize analysis, experience, and judgment to make solid business and therapeutic decisions.
• Demonstrate commitment to team objectives and Didi Hirsch philosophies.
• Adapt to changing needs by acquiring new skills and knowledge.
• Current California driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the Agency's insurance carrier.

Competitive Salary with FULL BENEFITS! Apply Today!