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Program Director of Sweet Home Children's Clinic

BestSelf Behavioral Health
Amherst, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 12/19/2025 CLOSED ON 1/17/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director of Sweet Home Children's Clinic position at BestSelf Behavioral Health?

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $61,500 - $64,500 Personalized salary reflecting your related experience and academic/credentialed background

Location: 1412 Sweet Home Rd, Amherst, NY 14228

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • This position is responsible for the oversight of all program and administrative staff. Supervisory responsibilities of these direct reports include consistent coaching, feedback, & development, review & approval of timecards, completing performance reviews & development plans, administration of personnel policies, scheduling, and leading regular staff meetings & supervision, monitoring training compliance, hiring new staff and related functions. Provides clinical supervision to program staff.

Position Responsibilities

  • Monitors and manages program operation to assure delivery of services within contracted levels in accordance with available resources within budgetary guidelines.
  • Assures maintenance of physical plant and compliance with health and safety guidelines.
  • Maintains program activities in compliance with BestSelf, Erie County, New York State, Medicaid and/or other regulatory agencies.
  • Monitor programmatic data to ensure productivity expectations are met and completion/accuracy of all records is maintained (i.e. billing, progress notes, service)
  • Coordinates program's relationship with other agencies and community resources.
  • Completes and monitors completion of chart audits to ensure accuracy of all record keeping.
  • Participates in all relevant agency meetings and committees.
  • Provides leadership in developing and maintaining a clinically sound treatment program, which responds to the needs of the client population.
  • Meets agency Key Performance Indicators.
  • Develops and ensures implementation of treatment team meetings.
  • Leads team in following agency standardization and processes.
  • Provides direct services to clients based on programmatic need.
  • Lead and facilitate coaching sessions and 1:1's, ensuring staff continuously develop the competencies and skills required for their roles.
  • Design and implement learning experiences for onboarding new and transferred employees, ensuring they are equipped to meet departmental needs and enhance team performance.
  • Maintains client confidentiality at all times following all agency and HIPPA policies.
  • Completes all trainings required by the agency.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree and Qualified Health Professional (QHP) certification (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or CASAC) and two (2) years of relevant direct service experience.
  • Must have at least one (1) year of experience in a supervisory role.
  • 2 years of experience working with children & families preferred.
  • This role requires flexibility, including evening hours and occasional weekends, based on operational needs.
  • Must have knowledge of clinical supervision practice, relevant community resources and mental health treatment system structure, common mental disabilities, basic behavior theory and principles of psychiatric rehabilitation, multi-disciplinary team methodology, common psychotropic medications, and direct service delivery methods and theory.
  • Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
  • Minimum proficiency with Windows based software applications is required.
  • Must have excellent communication skills.
  • Must have experience with Electronic Medical Records databases and basic computer skills.
  • Must appreciate cultural diversity and be aware of cross-cultural counseling issues.

Some Things You Can Look Forward To

  • Welcoming, team environment, that inspires you to thrive and be your BestSelf!
  • Rewarding work experience!
  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible schedule
  • Quarterly productivity bonus up to $2,000 per quarter
  • Various student loan forgiveness programs
  • Multiple and diverse health insurance options
  • Many other unique lifestyle & personal insurance options
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • CASAC certification tuition support
  • Professional license/certification renewal reimbursement
  • Defensive driving course reimbursement (if required for position)
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities
  • We look forward to telling you more!

Salary : $61,500 - $64,500

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