Job Overview – Assistant Program Director (LMSW/LMHC)
Compensation: $70,000 – $80,000/year
Location: New York, NY
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
TAG MedStaffing is hiring an Assistant Program Director (LMSW/LMHC) in New York, NY for our client. In this in-office role, you will provide clinical leadership and operational support within a community-based mental health program, balancing a small caseload with staff supervision, program administration, and cross-system coordination. You will support recovery-oriented, field-based services while partnering closely with the Program Director to ensure compliance, quality assurance, and strong client outcomes.
Responsibilities as the Assistant Program Director (LMSW/LMHC):
Clinical Services & Caseload Management:
Maintain a small caseload while delivering recovery-oriented, field-based clinical and case management services.
Staff Supervision & Clinical Leadership:
Provide reflective clinical supervision to staff and interns while supporting skill development, wellness, and a collaborative team culture.
Care Coordination & Crisis Intervention:
Coordinate access to medical, behavioral health, and community resources while delivering crisis intervention, safety planning, and de-escalation in community settings.
Program Administration & Quality Oversight:
Support program operations, including scheduling, onboarding, training compliance, documentation standards, audits, and quality assurance initiatives.
Collaboration & Coverage:
Serve as a liaison to external partners and assume Program Director responsibilities as needed to ensure continuity of care and program effectiveness.
Qualifications for the Assistant Program Director (LMSW/LMHC):
Licensure:
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Limited Permit Mental Health Counselor (LP-MHC) required.
Experience:
2+ years of experience working within mental health, homeless services, or justice-involved systems required, with increasing responsibility preferred.
Clinical Knowledge:
Strong understanding of recovery-oriented practice, harm reduction, crisis intervention, and community-based service delivery models.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel, with the ability to learn systems such as AWARDS, AOT, and Maven.
Certifications & Preferences:
SIFI certification, IMT team experience, and fluency in Spanish or American Sign Language (ASL) preferred.
Skills & Attributes:
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, support staff development, and collaborate effectively across systems.
Application Notice:
Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, TAG MedStaffing will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.
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Responsibilities as the Assistant Program Director (LMSW/LMHC):
Clinical Services & Caseload Management:
Maintain a small caseload while delivering recovery-oriented, field-based clinical and case management services.
Staff Supervision & Clinical Leadership:
Provide reflective clinical supervision to staff and interns while supporting skill development, wellness, and a collaborative team culture.
Care Coordination & Crisis Intervention:
Coordinate access to medical, behavioral health, and community resources while delivering crisis intervention, safety planning, and de-escalation in community settings.
Program Administration & Quality Oversight:
Support program operations, including scheduling, onboarding, training compliance, documentation standards, audits, and quality assurance initiatives.
Collaboration & Coverage:
Serve as a liaison to external partners and assume Program Director responsibilities as needed to ensure continuity of care and program effectiveness.
Qualifications for the Assistant Program Director (LMSW/LMHC):
Licensure:
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Limited Permit Mental Health Counselor (LP-MHC) required.
Experience:
2+ years of experience working within mental health, homeless services, or justice-involved systems required, with increasing responsibility preferred.
Clinical Knowledge:
Strong understanding of recovery-oriented practice, harm reduction, crisis intervention, and community-based service delivery models.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel, with the ability to learn systems such as AWARDS, AOT, and Maven.
Certifications & Preferences:
SIFI certification, IMT team experience, and fluency in Spanish or American Sign Language (ASL) preferred.
Skills & Attributes:
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, support staff development, and collaborate effectively across systems.
Application Notice:
Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, TAG MedStaffing will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.
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