Program Director Jobs in New York, NY

A Program Director in the mental health industry is a key individual responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and managing various mental health programs. They take part in program development, implementation, and evaluation, ensuring programs are effectively meeting the needs of clients. This role also involves budgeting, staff supervision, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Program Director often works closely with other mental health professionals, community partners, and stakeholders to improve mental health services and outcomes for clients.

Important skills for this role include excellent leadership and communication abilities, strategic planning, budget management, and a strong understanding of mental health policies and procedures. They should also be compassionate, patient, and able to work well under pressure. Depending on the organization and the level of the role, a Program Director in the mental health industry may be required to have a Master's degree or higher in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field, with relevant certifications such as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Prior roles that an individual might hold before becoming a Program Director could include Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Supervisor, or Case Manager.

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Director of Mental Health Services

  • YMCA
  • Perth Amboy, NJ (21 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Perth Amboy, NJ (21 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Lead and support organizational growth, including the launch of a new behavioral health service location, supervision of behavioral health staff and contracted clinicians, program development, and the...

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Senior Medical Director, Psychiatry or Addition Medicine

  • Bronx, NY (6 miles from New York, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (6 miles from New York, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Strong background in behavioral health/substance use, OASAS, Article 31 programs, and integrated care models....

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Clinical Operating Director, Behavioral Health

  • LE_10 PM Pediatrics of Virginia, LLC
  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago

This role reports to VP - Behavioral Health....

Remote

Director of Psychology

  • The Children's Village
  • Dobbs Ferry, NY (19 miles from New York, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Dobbs Ferry, NY (19 miles from New York, NY)
  • 14 days ago

Position Overview: The Director of Psychology is responsible for overseeing clinical psychological/psychosexual assessments for the residential campus.The Director of Psychology is also...

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Youth Mental Health Manager

  • Flatbush Development Corporation
  • New York, NY
  • 16 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 16 days ago

Collaborate with Program Directors and social work interns to launch, monitor, and assess multi-tiered SEL and mental health programs....

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Program Director - Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant Program

  • Long Island University
  • New York, NY
  • 20 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 20 days ago

Program Director - Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant Program Program Director - Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant Program No. 4906 Long Island University Brookville...

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Mental Health Clinical Supervisor

  • LaSante Health Center
  • Brooklyn, NY (3 miles from New York, NY)
  • 23 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (3 miles from New York, NY)
  • 23 days ago

This role combines direct patient care with clinical leadership, offering the opportunity to shape high-quality behavioral health services while mentoring and supporting a team of therapists....

Hybrid Part Time

Associate Medical Director, Behavioral Health Department (Hybrid)

  • Essen Medical Associates
  • New York, NY
  • 24 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 24 days ago

Familiarity with documentation and billing requirements for behavioral health services, including psychiatric evaluation and management services, psychotherapy codes, and behavioral health integration...

Hybrid

Director, Psychiatry - Emergency Services (24691)

  • Physician Affiliate Group of New York
  • New York, NY
  • 26 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 26 days ago

This facility provides a range of services, and is known for its outstanding Behavioral Health, Women's Health, Primary Care, Pediatric, Geriatric and Specialty Ambulatory services....

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Clinical Manager

  • 3000 Montefiore Medical Center
  • New York, NY
  • 27 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 27 days ago

health, and other community agencies to develop recruitment strategies....

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Behavioral Health Director

  • YesCare Corp
  • New York, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 30+ days ago

#INDT2J Category: Behavioral Health...

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Director Of Mental Health Services

  • New York City, NY
  • New York, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 30+ days ago

health area (mental health, addiction, adult or children mental health) with high impact responsibilities - Experience developing, implementing, managing and monitoring mental health programs, including...

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Unit Director Psychiatry

  • Maimonides Medical Center
  • New York, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 30+ days ago

About Us We're Maimonides Health, Brooklyn's largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system's 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more...

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Early Childhood Mental Health Program Manager

  • Northside Center for Child Development
  • New York, NY
  • 45+ days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 45+ days ago

Work with Behavioral Health Administrative Coordinator and Assistant Director-Clinic to ensure timely submission of reports to DOHMH....

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Clinical Manager -Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP)

  • Richmond University Medical Center
  • Staten Island, NY (10 miles from New York, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Staten Island, NY (10 miles from New York, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

Minimum 35 years of progressive nursing experience preferably in psychiatry/behavioral health. Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred....

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Salary for Program Director Jobs in New York, NY

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMentalHealth research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Program Directors in New York, NY offer the following education background
Master's Degree
54.3%
Doctorate Degree
20.3%
Bachelor's Degree
18.8%
Associate's Degree
2.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.8%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Program Directors in New York, NY
2-4 years
34.6%
4-6 years
34.6%
1-2 years
23.1%
6-8 years
3.8%
Less than 1 year
3.8%



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