Full-Time

Program Director

Posted on 9/10/2026

Deadline 9/10/27
Helio Health

Helio Health

501-1,000 employees

Integrated addiction and mental health treatment

Compensation Overview

$70k - $75k/yr

Syracuse, NY, USA

In Person

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

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Requirements
  • Must hold a valid professional license, including LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC, or a credential including Advanced or Master CASAC.
  • Minimum of five years of clinical experience in an appropriate program setting.
  • Minimum of one year of supervisory experience in an appropriate program setting.
  • Minimum Bachelor's degree in a related human service field.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain and provide supervision of program staff.
  • Recruit and select staff for employment.
  • Assure continuing process improvement and staff development.
  • Conduct continuous staff performance evaluation and supervision.
  • Manage the fiscal operations of the program.
  • Implement quality improvement activities, including recommending program standards and measurements for continuous quality improvement.
  • Monitor the provision of services.
  • Evaluate the program and identify strengths and weaknesses.
  • Manage problem resolution and implementation of supervisor-approved program modifications.
  • Participate in management and administrative committees as assigned.
  • Maintain program records and statistical accountability using Helio Health data systems and required external data systems.
  • Represent the agency to the community.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Master's degree in a related human service field strongly preferred.

Helio Health provides a full spectrum of addiction and mental health care, including withdrawal and stabilization, inpatient rehab, outpatient counseling, gambling treatment, youth services, peer support, and family interventions. Care starts with assessment and stabilization and continues with placement into appropriate services—such as inpatient treatment, outpatient counseling, or community residences—along with housing support, family education, and ongoing peer engagement to support long-term recovery. The approach combines clinical treatment with family-centered services and intervention options, all under one umbrella, to address both addiction and mental health needs. The goal is to promote recovery from substance use and mental health disorders for individuals and families.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$3.7M

Headquarters

Syracuse, New York

Founded

1920

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Helio Health Foundation's August 2026 grants fund recovery housing, job skills, and hygiene.
  • Broome County renewed Helio's 2026 program grant, confirming government demand.
  • July 2026 service pages show active expansion across crisis care, outpatient access, and insurance acceptance.

What critics are saying

  • 2025 appellate reversal reinstated a premises-liability suit over a Helio-owned apartment assault.
  • ProPublica's 2025 audit found a significant internal-controls deficiency, threatening grant funding.
  • Medicaid-dependent behavioral health margins break quickly; one major compliance failure can cripple operations.

What makes Helio Health unique

  • Helio Health runs Syracuse's 24/7 crisis stabilization center, updated July 2026.
  • Its 2024 Fulton Friendship House merger broadened reach across five New York regions.
  • CCBHC services bundle crisis, mobile response, and outpatient addiction care under one brand.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

401(k) Company Match

Company paid short-term disability insurance

Company sponsored life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

10%
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