Job Description

Job Category

Client Services

Requisition Number

ASSIS001240



Posting Details
Posted: November 20, 2025
Full-Time


On-site


Locations

Mental Health Services

Burlington, VT 05401, USA




Job Details
Description


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Assistant Program Director - Adult Intensive Services

Direct and oversee the management and delivery of comprehensive services to adults with major mental illnesses and dual diagnoses that qualify for Adult Intensive Services.

Responsibilities:

Hiring and direct supervision, ensuring that a teamwork culture exists and is maintained for proactive and shared responsibility for case treatment (Clinical teams and Employment Services) and residential programs. Identify clinical and administrative training needs and develop and implement plans for meeting these. Ensure that all documentation for Health Information and Human Resources is timely and complete. Responsible for Intake and thus interacting directly with those seeking services as well as community providers making referrals. Ensure that there is appropriate clinical coverage including supervisory backup, communication and collaboration with and among clinical teams Ensure that all cases are regularly reviewed for appropriateness of service level and records are reviewed with feedback to clinicians and their supervisors with corrective actions documented.

Requirements:

Master's degree Driver's license and use of a personal vehicle A combination of three years of mental health and/or substance use direct experience Two years of supervisory experience Licensed or license-eligible

Structure:

Full time Exempt Starting at $77,354.93 We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience

Benefits:

Accrue 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees (and increasing with years of service); pro-rated for positions 16 hours or more Comprehensive Health Insurance with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no deductible. Two Dental options Vision Insurance Employer 401(k) contributions Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account Childcare Stipend Employee Assistance Program Employee referral program with financial payment Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more! Employee referral bonus, subject to Howard Center policy.

Our Values:

Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast in our practice and pursuit of excellence.



Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people of color, LGBTQIA+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy




Qualifications


Education

Required

Masters or better.
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