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Assistant Program Director | Walpole, Massachusetts
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10 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
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7 September 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Assistant Program Director Walpole Massachusetts
About the Organization
Resilience Behavioral Health is a client-centered behavioral health treatment organization located in Walpole Massachusetts offering comprehensive care for individuals navigating mental health and substance use conditions. Their programs span Inpatient Day Treatment Intensive Outpatient and standard Outpatient levels of care with a strong foundation in dual-diagnosis treatment that addresses both psychiatric and substance use conditions together. Their therapeutic approach draws on a wide range of evidence-based and holistic modalities including CBT DBT EMDR narrative therapy motivational interviewing art therapy and mindfulness-based practices. Resilience is deeply committed to serving diverse populations including veterans healthcare workers college students and others who benefit from culturally responsive trauma-informed care.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Program Director to join the Resilience Behavioral Health team in Walpole MA. This is a full-time leadership role supporting the daily operations of outpatient mental health services within a collaborative mission-driven environment. The ideal candidate brings a strong clinical foundation proven leadership skills and a genuine passion for supporting both clients and clinical staff in a structured outpatient setting.
What Youll Do
- Assist the Program Director in overseeing daily operations of outpatient mental health services ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to clinical standards.
- Support clinical staff by providing supervision mentorship and ongoing training to enhance therapeutic skills and program effectiveness.
- Coordinate treatment planning sessions ensuring individualized care plans are comprehensive and client-centered.
- Facilitate multidisciplinary team meetings to promote collaboration among therapists psychiatrists case managers and support staff.
- Monitor client progress and program outcomes implementing quality improvement initiatives as needed.
- Assist with compliance documentation data collection and reporting to meet regulatory requirements.
- Engage with clients to promote active participation in treatment integrating gender-affirming counseling approaches art therapy and psychopharmacological awareness where appropriate.
Requirements
- Masters degree in counseling social work psychology or a related field required.
- Licensure in the state of Massachusetts preferred.
- Proven experience working in outpatient mental health settings with diverse populations.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices including psychopharmacology and art therapy techniques.
- Strong understanding of gender issues counseling and culturally competent care approaches.
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support clinical teams.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
Benefits
Compensation and Schedule
- Salary: $50000 to $55000 annually commensurate with experience
- Schedule: Monday through Friday
- Location: 1600 Providence Hwy Suite 250 Walpole Massachusetts
This opportunity is posted by Atlantic Health Strategies on behalf of Resilience Behavioral Health in Walpole Massachusetts.
Required Skills:
Outpatient Mental Health Clinical Supervision Program Management Treatment Planning Quality Assurance Compliance Documentation Behavioral Health Psychopharmacology Knowledge Art Therapy Awareness Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration Leadership & Staff Development Gender-Affirming Care Trauma-Informed Care
Required Education:
Masters Degree in Counseling Social Work Psychology or related behavioral health field
