Program Director - LCSW, LMHC, LMSW, or similar License

Program Director - LCSW, LMHC, LMSW, or similar License

Bethpage, NY | Salary: $95,000/year

Be a Catalyst for Change at Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE)!

At FREE, we empower over 5,500 people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health challenges to thrive in their communities. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy.

As the Program Director of our Enhanced Step-Down Program (ESDP), you’ll lead with passion, driving transformative care for those with co-occurring mental health and developmental disabilities.

What You’ll Do:

• Spearhead the ESDP, overseeing the Specialty Critical Time Intervention (CTI) Team and Transitional Residential Setting (TRS).
• Foster community partnerships with hospitals, care organizations, and state agencies like OMH and OPWDD.
• Inspire and guide a dedicated team, ensuring trauma-informed, person-centered care.
• Drive innovation through data-driven insights, training, and quality assurance.
• Champion seamless transitions from inpatient care to community living, empowering individuals toward recovery and independence.

What You Bring:

• Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field.
• LCSW, LMHC, LMSW, or similar licensure; CTI and 9.58 certifications (within 12 and 6 months, respectively).
• 5+ years of supervisory experience and 7+ years working with I/DD and/or mental health populations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with a heart for collaboration and excellence.
• Valid driver’s license and flexibility to meet program needs.

Why FREE? Join a dynamic team dedicated to inclusivity and impact. At FREE, your leadership will shape lives, foster hope, and build brighter futures. We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and growth and we offer:

• Outstanding Benefits
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Medical | Dental | Vision | Life Insurance
• Retirement 401K
• Wellness benefits with gym reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• A positive, supportive environment
• Opportunities for advancement & more!

Program Director, for immediate consideration, please apply now!

We are excited to now offer EARNED WAGE ACCESS! Work today, get paid tomorrow!

For more info, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPlleM3_OO0

For almost five decades, Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE), has proudly supported more than 5,500 people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health challenges to thrive in their communities. It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities to realize their full potential, with recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person