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Now Hiring: Director of Therapeutic After School Program (TASP)
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus | Leadership Opportunity | Make a Lasting Impact
Ready to lead with purpose and shape the future of youth mental health?
Walker is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven behavioral health leader to serve as the Director of our Therapeutic After School Program (TASP), a transformative program supporting youth enrolled in Department of Mental Health (DMH) services.
This is more than a job—it’s a launchpad for emerging leaders who want to drive innovation, mentor teams, and influence agency-wide practices in behavioral health.
Why This Role Is a Game-Changer for Your Career
What You Bring
At Walker, You’ll Be Part Of a Mission‑driven, Inclusive, And Forward‑thinking Organization That Invests In Its People. We Offer
Supervision Exercised: Oversight of clinicians, direct care counselors, and clinical interns
Walker is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
We celebrate diversity and strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus | Leadership Opportunity | Make a Lasting Impact
Ready to lead with purpose and shape the future of youth mental health?
Walker is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven behavioral health leader to serve as the Director of our Therapeutic After School Program (TASP), a transformative program supporting youth enrolled in Department of Mental Health (DMH) services.
This is more than a job—it’s a launchpad for emerging leaders who want to drive innovation, mentor teams, and influence agency-wide practices in behavioral health.
Why This Role Is a Game-Changer for Your Career
- Strategic Leadership Exposure: Participate in cross-functional leadership meetings, strategic planning sessions, and agency-wide committees focused on innovation, equity, and clinical excellence.
- Agency Trainer & Thought Leader: Champion evidence-based practices such as trauma‑informed care and behavior management across programs.
- Professional Growth & Visibility: Receive mentorship from senior leaders and gain visibility across the organization.
- Policy & Systems Influence: Contribute to shaping policies and improving systems that elevate care quality.
- Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values your voice, supports your growth, and celebrates your wins.
- Lead with Purpose: Supervise and mentor a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and direct care staff.
- Drive Program Success: Oversee scheduling, logistics, and day‑to‑day operations to ensure high‑quality service delivery.
- Innovate Therapeutic Programming: Support the implementation of trauma‑informed care, CBT, and behavior management models.
- Build Bridges: Collaborate with families, schools, and external providers to create coordinated support systems.
- Deliver Services: Provide direct care, consultation, and oversight of program services.
- Lead with Data: Monitor outcomes and use data to drive continuous quality improvement.
- Shape the Future: Participate in leadership committees and training initiatives that influence agency‑wide practice.
What You Bring
- 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.
- 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.
- Passion for youth development and therapeutic innovation.
- Comfort balancing administrative responsibilities with hands‑on leadership.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and systems.
- Physical ability to perform MAP and TCI functions and attend offsite meetings.
At Walker, You’ll Be Part Of a Mission‑driven, Inclusive, And Forward‑thinking Organization That Invests In Its People. We Offer
- Robust training and professional development in clinical models, behavior management, and leadership.
- Opportunities to train others and contribute to agency‑wide initiatives.
- A culture grounded in collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.
Supervision Exercised: Oversight of clinicians, direct care counselors, and clinical interns
Walker is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
We celebrate diversity and strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.