Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is a leading statewide provider of behavioral health services and a Certified Great Place to Work. Since 1938, BHN has helped individuals, families, and communities thrive through compassionate, high-quality care and support. With deep roots in Western Massachusetts and a growing presence in communities throughout the state, we are currently seeking a Program Director to join our OTP team and help advance our mission of empowering people to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.
What We Offer:
- Purpose-Driven Leadership – Shape treatment philosophy and clinical models of care for a vital substance use treatment program.
- Professional Growth – Access ongoing training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities across one of the region's largest behavioral health organizations.
- Supportive Team Culture – Join a collaborative workplace guided by our HEART values: Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.
- Stability & Opportunity – Build your career with a well-established organization serving Massachusetts communities since 1938.
- Comprehensive Benefits – Generous PTO, 403(b), educational assistance, medical, dental, vision, employee assistance programs, and more.
- Certified Great Place to Work – Work for an organization recognized for creating a positive and engaging employee experience.
What You Will Do:
- Provide clinical and administrative leadership for the OTP, ensuring compliance with DPH, CARF, and other regulatory and accrediting standards.
- Oversee budget development, monitor revenue and expenses, and ensure fiscal accountability.
- Lead the OTP Management Team, providing administrative and/or clinical supervision to clinicians, the Nurse Supervisor/Manager, and Office Supervisor.
- Manage recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and professional development of program staff.
- Develop and lead the annual Performance Improvement Plan to strengthen quality and safety of care.
- Collaborate with the Medical Director on psychiatric and programmatic issues related to methadone services.
- Serve as clinical consultant for mental health and nursing staff on patient care and milieu management.
- Oversee counselor caseloads, treatment plans, and clinical documentation compliance.
- Act as liaison to regulatory bodies, referral sources, payers, and the community, engaging in marketing and advocacy for substance use treatment services.
- Maintain clinical licensure and continuing education requirements.
Who You Are:
- Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health, Addictions, or a related field.
- Independent licensure (LMHC, LICSW) required.
- 3+ years of advanced clinical practice with individuals with substance use and dual diagnoses.
- 3+ years of clinical supervision and/or management experience.
- Strong knowledge of addiction treatment theories, principles, and evidence-based practices.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to empowerment and community integration for individuals served.
We Hire for HEART! Since 1938, BHN has delivered high-quality, culturally responsive behavioral health care, building deep roots in Western Massachusetts while expanding our impact in communities throughout the state. Our core values—Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork—guide how we lead, serve, and support one another. If you're ready to bring your clinical expertise and leadership to a mission-driven organization where your work can make a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Salary Range:$71,000-$90,000