COUNSELING ASSOCIATES

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

SIGN ON BONUS: $5,000.00

SALARY RANGE: $80,200-86,600

Riverbend Community Mental Health, Inc., one of the largest providers of community-based behavioral health services in New Hampshire, is seeking a full-time Program Director for our outpatient counseling program.

The Riverbend Counseling Associates (RCA) Program Director provides leadership to the Riverbend Counseling Associates team including the provision of clinical care, staff supervision, fiscal accountability, risk management, and participation in short and long-range planning of services to meet the needs of the community. The services for this program would include: adult individual therapy, couples therapy, youth individual therapy and individual therapy for substance misuse. The RCA Program Director is also expected to conduct their own comprehensive assessments, bio-psycho-social intakes and psychotherapy to a small caseload of clients to supplement the clinical needs of the program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides administrative and clinical supervision a team of licensed clinicians both in person and via tele-health.
• Program development and management
• Community engagement including developing service delivery models such as co-located care and integrated care to Primary Care Offices affiliated with Concord Hospital Medical Group.
• Coordinates with various outside agencies and other treatment providers such as local Universities.
• Provide regular psychotherapy and intake assessments to a small caseload of clients

Essential Competencies:

• Communication
• Leadership
• Critical Thinking
• Ethical Practice
• Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family therapy or a related field is required.
• Active NH Licensure as LCMHC, LICSW, MLADC or LMFT is required.
• 2 years of supervisory experience is required.
• Experience in the NH community mental health system is preferred.
• Experience in the medical system is preferred.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and collaborative skills are required.

About Riverbend

Riverbend Community Mental Health is a private, nonprofit organization providing specialized behavioral health services. Core services include 24/7 emergency mobile crisis services; counseling services for children, adults, and families; addiction recovery; community support, vocational services, and residential programs for adults and seniors. Evidence-based models of treatment guide all our work, and we strongly believe in the power of self-directed growth and recovery. Consider joining our vibrant staff community today! Let us showcase your talents in a place where you can truly see the value, purpose, and power that your work holds.

About working at Riverbend

This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and/or daycare expenses
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• 4 weeks of earned time accrued in year 1; higher accrual in future years
• 8 holidays per year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ample opportunities for training and expanding knowledge and skills
• Business casual attire
• Wellness programming
• Approved site for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

COVID-19 Considerations

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the world, it is our responsibility as healthcare providers to help keep our staff, clients and communities safe. At Riverbend, we have implemented processes and precautions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 as well as a mandatory vaccination policy. Exceptions can be applied for under medical or religious reasons.

About Concord, NH

Concord New Hampshire is ranked one of the nation’s top micropolitan (population under 50,000) communities, year after year. Our excellent schools and colleges produce a well-educated workforce, and we are proud to be home to one of the finest health care networks north of Boston (about 1.5 hours south). In addition to our vibrant downtown, business community, and wealth of cultural offerings, the Concord area is the perfect place to raise a family, grow a business, or explore New England’s rich history, culture, and natural wonders.