Program Director of Therapy Services MHOTRS Clinic

$2500 Sign on Bonus

Unity House is seeking a compassionate and experienced Program Director to lead our Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Services (MHOTRS) Clinic. This pivotal leadership role provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by overseeing all aspects of clinical operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of excellence in trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care.

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, clinical expertise, and a deep commitment to empowering individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders. This is a management position focused on oversight and administration of the program, with some direct client contact.

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to promoting social justice, inclusion, and holistic support for our community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative oversight of MHOTRS clinical staff and program operations.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH), Medicaid, and agency standards.
• Directly supervise and support clinic staff to maintain consistent, high-quality, person-centered service delivery.
• Oversee service integration and promote best practices in recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care.
• Review and monitor utilization, documentation, and billing practices for compliance and efficiency.
• Facilitate staff meetings, trainings, and performance reviews to promote professional development.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the program.
• Monitor outcome data and support quality improvement initiatives to enhance client experiences and recovery outcomes.
• Serve as a liaison to community partners, state agencies, and other key stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, respect, and belonging among staff and clients.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of supervisory and/or administrative experience in behavioral health settings.
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals with serious mental illness, co-occurring disorders, and high service needs.
• Strong understanding of OMH regulations, Medicaid billing, and documentation requirements.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and provide after-hours support to staff as needed.

Why Join Unity House?
 At Unity House, we believe in the power of community and compassion. Our multidisciplinary teams work together to empower people to live their best lives by providing support, resources, and hope.

Benefits: 

Generous time off benefits including 13 paid days off in your first year for full time employment (increases every year)

56 hours of NYS Sick Leave

11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays

Major medical leave

Medical/dental/vision/life insurance

403b (you can contribute right away) company contributions begins after one year of employment

Tuition reimbursement  

50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place.

Plus, gym, tuition and cell phone discounts 

 Come work for an agency that cares about their employees and community!

Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve. 

As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.