Full-Time

Assistant Program Director

Licensed Clinician

Posted on 1/19/2026

Deadline 12/15/27
S:US

S:US

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides services for homelessness, mental health

Compensation Overview

$80k - $85k/yr

Brooklyn, NY, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Requirements
  • Masters degree with minimal five years of management experience working in a social service or behavioral health. Must have a license that aligns with the masters degree of study. (LMSW, LPC, etc).
  • Experience working with people diagnosed with mental illness and people struggling with substance use and co-Occurring disorder.
  • Experience working within a respite/residential or crisis 24 hr. program
  • Effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to provide in-service trainings to program staff
  • Computer literacy skills (Excel, Teams, Windows, Outlook)
  • Experience working with children/youth and /or Families
  • Ability to work evenings and/ or weekends
  • Knowledge of substance use and mental illness as it relates to working with families, Youth/children and adults.
  • Effective interpersonal and written communication skills and ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team; able to relate with diverse staff; customer service focus in interactions with diverse client population.
  • Ability to review clinical notes within appropriate timelines
Responsibilities
  • Familiar with OMH regulations and scope.
  • Provides direct supervision of all program staff and report necessary follow ups to the Program Director.
  • Establish connections with MCOs regarding notification sheets, follow ups, clinicals and discharge clinicals for client stay.
  • In the absence of the program director, the assistant director is responsible to assist with completion of guests service plans and overseeing all daily operations.
  • Coordinates weekly Utilization reviews with the management team and submit report and recommendations to The Program Director and Regional Director.
  • Responsible for coordination with referring provider as needed.
  • Participates in Guests discharge planning, collateral contact and safety planning.
  • Provides emergency and relief coverage as necessary.
  • May represent agency and Program with community outreaches and presentations.
  • Prepares reports such as billing, physical plant reports, food and supplies order report and service authorization report.
  • Responsible for ensuring the safety and security of all program guest and staff by reporting damages and necessary upgrades in a timely manner and inform the Program director of any concerns.
  • Ensure completion of utilization reviews, guest surveys, community meetings, outreaches, food and supplies order, fire drills, progress notes, follow-ups, supervisions, outreaches, chart reviews and accurate documentation is done by appropriate staff members. Ensuring the program is always audit ready.
  • Participates in team meetings to ensure guests safety planning, goal attainment, collateral contact and discharge planning for each guest to ensure their wellness.
  • On -Call 24 hrs a day / 7 days a week
  • Prepare weekly and monthly reports for the Program director, including any problems, proposals for changes in policies, program design, guest reviews and bed utilization reports.
  • Ensure daily operations are managed and staff workflow meets the Programs requirements.
  • Secure full occupancy of the Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center to meet the LOS (Length of stay) requirements.
  • Complete staff timesheet weekly and approve vacation and time off requests, when needed
  • Review policies bi-monthly to ensure program compliance
  • Provide staff trainings and in-services as needed to promote job effectiveness and performance.
  • Additional duties as requested
Desired Qualifications
  • CASAC / CASAC-T
  • Strong leadership abilities and skills
  • Effective Communication skills
  • Cultural Competence

S:US provides services and advocacy for New Yorkers facing homelessness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, behavioral health and addiction challenges, poverty, criminal justice involvement, and trauma. It supports tens of thousands of individuals and families in New York City and Long Island with about 1,800 staff. The organization offers tailored direct services such as housing assistance, health and behavioral supports, case management, and community programs to help clients achieve stability and long-term well-being. Its goal is to empower underserved New Yorkers to lead lives of purpose, improve neighborhoods, and break the cycle of poverty for current and future generations.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1978

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Perry Perlmutter's 2023 CEO appointment strengthens financial leadership from prior CFO role.
  • Margaret-Ann Cole's 2024 Chief People Officer hire enhances talent management capabilities.
  • NYC government partnerships ensure steady contract revenue for social services expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Nonprofit model limits scalability without massive grant funding increases.
  • Heavy reliance on NYC contracts exposes S:US to municipal budget cuts.
  • Perry Perlmutter's recent CEO transition disrupts strategic execution in 2026.

What makes S:US unique

  • S:US delivers $315 million in services annually to 35,000 New Yorkers facing homelessness.
  • Founded in 1978, S:US provides housing, employment, and recovery services across NYC.
  • 1,800 staff execute eviction prevention and food security programs for vulnerable populations.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short-and-Long-Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Hours

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