Aspire Health and Community Services recognizes that attracting and retaining exceptional staff is the key to providing excellent care for our clients. Whether a staff member is providing direct care to those we serve or working on the administrative end supporting the services we are proud to provide, each person’s contribution is highly valued.
Our mission, vision and values are supported by organizational culture guiding the work for every staff member: We are one compassionate, accountable community.
Working at Aspire Health and Community Services can provide enormous job satisfaction. Your contribution is serving to help fulfill a mission, vision and values that support our belief that mental health is the foundation of a person’s overall health and we work to foster an environment that is safe and supportive and free of judgement or prejudice around mental health. In addition, Aspire Health and Community Services offers a competitive package of compensation and benefits.
Join us as an ACCS Assistant Program Director (APD) and take on a crucial leadership role within our dynamic Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) programs!
In this exciting position, you will work closely with the Program Director to ensure the effective delivery of community-based mental health and substance use services. Your role will involve providing essential clinical and administrative leadership across multiple sites, supporting adults who are facing mental health and substance use challenges. Your dedication will be instrumental in delivering high-quality care and transformative treatment to the individuals we serve. Under the guidance of the Program Director, you will oversee daily operations, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with all required regulations and policies to the highest standards!
Requirements:
- A Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, mental health counseling, or a related field
- An Independent Clinical License is highly preferred
- A minimum of 3 years of experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, with a preference for prior experience in recovery-based community services.
- At least one year of supervisory/management experience.
- Builds strong working relationships with the MA Department of Mental Health and other stakeholders to ensure seamless service coordination for clients
- A strong understanding and knowledge of evidence-based practices (e.g., Stages of Change, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction) and their application in mental health recovery.
- The ability to lead a team, provide supervision, and make effective decisions.
Compensation is based on candidate experience, qualifications, and certifications and licenses. Annual ranges listed are based on a full-time, 40 hours per week position.
Aspire Health and Community Services is committed to and passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate, support, and promote diversity of thought, culture, and backgrounds. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, we base all employment decisions on each individual’s capabilities and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic. Aspire Health and Community Services strives to fully reflect the clients and communities we serve and believes that a diversity of interests and cultures leads to a stronger and more innovative organization.