Director of Specialized Programs
Job description
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At Eliot, your work has purpose. You will join a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. The workplace is inclusive, valuing all backgrounds and perspectives to create a culture of belonging and professional growth.
Benefits at Eliot
Eliot prioritizes your well-being, work-life balance, and career development. Positions eligible for benefits include the following offerings. You will receive generous paid time off covering vacation, sick time, and paid holidays. Comprehensive benefits encompass medical, dental, and vision plans. A retirement savings plan features a 401(k) with employer match. Wellness and family support include discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources. Financial security is ensured through 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance. Professional growth is supported via ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development.
Director of Specialized Programs
Eliot is seeking a Director of Specialized Programs to provide clinical guidance, intervention, and supervision to clients as part of one of our Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) teams. Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) provides clinically focused, evidence-based interventions to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Services are person-centered and delivered by a multidisciplinary team of professionals.
In this role, you will assist and facilitate assessment and individual treatment for clients, guide clinical care, and provide staff supervision within specialized residential programs. The ideal candidate will have experience overseeing residential programs and clinical services.
Responsibilities
You will oversee all administrative and clinical functions of specialized programs and provide oversight of services for all persons served. Collaboration with supervision ensures that clinical assessment and criteria are continuously met for program referrals and ongoing treatment. In collaboration with supervision, you will function as a clinical liaison to DMH site offices, overseeing communication regarding treatment progress and the management of incident reporting. You will facilitate recovery-based services focused on rehabilitation and individual preferences. Management oversight of assigned programs will be provided, including assistance to the Program Manager with supervision of program staff. You will oversee the completion and direction of clinical assessments related to rehabilitation options and assessments related to risk and crisis management.
Qualifications
A clinical license such as LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, LADCI, or OT is required. A master's degree in mental health counseling, rehabilitation, social work, or a related field is necessary. You must have at least 10 years of experience working with adults with mental illness. Additionally, you must have at least 5 years of experience providing supervision in a mental health setting and managing group living programs for people with severe and persistent mental illnesses. A valid Massachusetts driver's license is required.
Schedule
The position operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Compensation
The annual salary range is $90,000 to $100,000 USD.
About the Role
You will guide complex care for adults with severe mental illness within one team. You will own assessment decisions and supervise clinical work while protecting person-centered values. This role maintains recovery-focused practice across shifts and homes.
Key Facts
The location is Topsfield. The engagement is full time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The compensation is $90,000-$100,000 USD annually.
What You Will Do
You will design intake procedures that align assessments with risk and person preferences. You will build individualized rehabilitation plans with staff while coordinating communications with DMH offices. You will conduct clinical reviews to verify criteria, manage incidents, and uphold standards. You will oversee residential operations to ensure consistency in supervision, staffing, and safety. You will guide crisis response steps that align with rehabilitation options and reduce escalation. You will establish documentation routines that track progress and meet audit expectations. You will partner with community teams to smooth transitions and sustain recovery momentum. You will champion staff training so practices remain current and care remains high quality. You will drive continuous improvement by testing new structures and retiring ineffective workflows.
Requirements
You must hold a clinical license such as LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, LADCI, or OT. You must possess a master's degree in mental health counseling, rehabilitation, social work, or a related field. You must accumulate at least 10 years serving adults living with severe mental illness. You must spend at least 5 years supervising mental health staff and managing group living programs. You must maintain a valid Massachusetts driver's license for travel-related duties.
Nice to Have
No additional qualifications are specified.
Skills & Tools
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