Senior Program Director

Senior Program Director
Licensure required (LMSW, LMFT, LMHC) (LCSW, LMHC-D preferred)
FT (40 hours per week)
M-F, hours TBD
Hybrid (Some days remote, some days onsite)
Location: 201 S Union Street Olean, NY 14760

The Senior Program Director provides overall leadership and administrative oversight for integrated outpatient clinics in Olean and Salamanca, including substance use (OASAS) and mental health (OMH) services. This role ensures high-quality clinical operations, regulatory compliance, staff development, and effective program performance in alignment with the agency’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to Clinical Supervisors, clinical staff, and administrative leadership as assigned.
• Oversee daily operations, program planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement.
• Ensure compliance with OMH, OASAS, CARF, and all state and federal regulations.
• Monitor audits, data reporting, quality assurance activities, and implement corrective action plans as needed.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, finance, medical directors, and external stakeholders to ensure program effectiveness and fiscal sustainability.
• Support staff recruitment, training, onboarding, supervision, and professional development.
• Represent the agency at community and stakeholder meetings.
• Respond to emergent or crisis situations as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership, supervisory, and project management skills.
• Advanced knowledge of mental health and substance use disorder treatment.
• Experience with regulatory compliance, audits, and program evaluation.
• Ability to analyze data, oversee documentation, and prepare reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with community partners.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mental health counseling, social work, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in mental health and/or substance use treatment.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Licensure required (LCSW, LMHC-D preferred).
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must meet NYS OASAS training requirements, including Clinical Supervision Foundations I & II.

This job description is intended to provide a description of essential job functions that are used in order to assess employee performance. It is not an all-inclusive statement of job responsibilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,000.00 - $74,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Supervising: 3 years (Required)
• Mental Health: 3 years (Preferred)
• Clinical counseling: 3 years (Preferred)
• Human Services: 3 years (Preferred)
• SUD Counseling: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, LMSW (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $68,000 - $74,000