Program Director - Home-Based Team (HBT)
Location: 300 Battles Street, Brockton, MA
Hours: Full-Time
Salary Range: $72,800-$76,960
FLSA Status: Exempt
Who We Are:
BAMSI has been "bringing people and services together" since 1975. Our Home-Based Team (HBT) provides intensive, family-centered behavioral health services designed to help youth and families remain safely within their homes and communities. Through evidence-based interventions, Wraparound principles, and collaborative care planning, we support families in building resilience, improving functioning, and achieving positive long-term outcomes.
What We Offer:
- Time Off - Up to 4 weeks combined vacation, personal and cultural holiday
- 12 paid holidays
- Up to 2 weeks Sick Time
- Highly Specialized Paid Trainings including opportunities to earn CEUs
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 403B plan with discretionary match
- Wellness Activities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career Development Opportunities
Benefits vary based on position and scheduled hours.
Why BAMSI?
- Lead Meaningful Change: Guide a team providing critical behavioral health services to youth and families.
- Clinical Leadership Opportunity: Combine program management, staff development, and clinical oversight in a dynamic role.
- Community Impact: Partner with schools, state agencies, healthcare providers, and families to create positive outcomes.
- Mission-Driven Work: Help families access high-quality services that support stability, growth, and resilience.
- Professional Growth: Collaborate with senior leadership on program development and service expansion efforts.
What You'll Do:
The Program Director oversees the daily clinical, operational, financial, and administrative functions of the Home-Based Team while ensuring high-fidelity, family-centered services that align with CBHI and Wraparound principles.
Program Leadership & Operations
- Interview, hire, orient, and train new staff on BAMSI and Home-Based Team policies and procedures
- Provide weekly supervision to staff and facilitate monthly team meetings
- Collaborate with BAMSI programs on community events, service coordination, and staff training initiatives
- Promote program growth by tracking referrals and collaborating with intake staff
- Oversee Children's Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI) services, including In-Home Therapy (IHT), Therapeutic Mentoring (TM), Support & Stabilization Services, and PSB-CBT programming
- Participate in Program Director meetings and organization-wide collaborative initiatives
- Maintain a small clinical caseload as needed to support service delivery
Clinical Oversight & Quality Management
- Review and approve assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, CANS evaluations, and clinical documentation for quality and compliance
- Monitor eHana records to ensure compliance with agency and funder requirements
- Ensure timely completion and submission of clinical documentation
- Support staff in meeting productivity expectations and clinical standards
- Coordinate emergency youth, family, and provider meetings as needed
- Administer annual satisfaction surveys and complete monthly family satisfaction outreach
Financial & Administrative Management
- Oversee program budgets and monitor billable service activity
- Track program census, staffing capacity, and referral flow to maximize service efficiency
- Collaborate with the BAMSI Business Office and funding sources regarding billing and authorizations
- Ensure completion of initial and ongoing service authorizations and address billing concerns proactively
Community Collaboration & Advocacy
- Develop and maintain relationships with schools, community providers, DCF, DMH, DYS, MassHealth, managed care entities, and other stakeholders
- Attend utilization reviews, contract meetings, and other required external meetings
- Serve as a resource and advocate for youth and families receiving services
On-Call & Program Support
- Participate in and oversee the 24/7 on-call rotation system
- Ensure services are delivered safely and in compliance with agency standards
- Follow universal precautions and safety protocols
- Perform additional duties as assigned
What You Bring:
Education & Licensure
- Master's Degree in a Social Sciences or related field required
- Current Massachusetts licensure required, including one of the following:
- LMHC
- LICSW
- LMFT
- LADC
Experience
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience working with youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) and their families
- Clinical supervisory experience required
- Experience working with trauma, PTSD, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, depression, addiction, and domestic violence
Knowledge & Skills
- Experience collaborating with state agencies including DCF, DMH, and DYS
- Knowledge of the Wraparound framework, CBHI services, and DCF Lead Agency processes
- Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Strong meeting facilitation and presentation skills
- Proficiency with electronic health records and Microsoft Office applications
- Growth mindset and commitment to ongoing learning and development
Additional Requirements
- Valid Massachusetts driver's license required
- Ability to participate in on-call responsibilities and community-based meetings as needed
Why This Role Matters:
As the Program Director for the Home-Based Team, you provide the leadership, vision, and support that helps youth and families navigate complex behavioral health challenges. Your work ensures that services remain high-quality, family-centered, and clinically sound while fostering positive outcomes that strengthen families and communities across the region.