GILEAD - Program Manager

Established in 1968, Gilead has over 50 years of experience providing the highest quality services that support each person’s recovery from mental health or substance use challenges in their lives. Gilead empowers personal growth, independence and recovery through improved mental health, physical well-being, and community integration. Gilead’s supportive and collaborative services are marked by excellence, compassion, innovation, and integrity.

Residential Program Manager

Gilead Community Services is seeking a responsible, caring, recovery-oriented Program Manager to join our multi-disciplinary team in our residential program.

About the position:
The Program Manager oversees Gilead’s Old Saybrook area adolescent residential programs serving adolescents with major mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. The schedule is Sunday - Thursday from 10:00 AM- 6:00 PM (40 hours per week). The individual in this role provides and supervises clinical services and supports the Program Director in overseeing program administration. This role also has supervisory responsibilities including managing employee schedules, hiring, and training staff, providing guidance and direction to non-management staff members, and other administrative and personnel management tasks as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in a human service field; Licensed degree preferred
• Five (5) years of clinical experience total with two years of management
• Must maintain and provide proof of valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing
• Reliable use of personal vehicle as needed

Responsibilities:

• Providing clinical knowledge regarding severe and prolonged mental health and substance abuse disorders, through supervision, training, and education of staff
• Supporting the Residential Program Director by implementing recovery-oriented clinical services with an emphasis on dignity and respect through intervention and support, inclusion of family and community, and supportive counseling
• Consulting with the Residential Program Director regarding medical and mental health needs regarding risk management and implementing new or revised programming in compliance with Gilead’s mission and vision
• Overseeing the provision and documentation of Rehabilitative Option (RO) services in an effective manner
• Providing support in hiring, training, supervision, evaluation of program staff
• Overseeing the employee schedules, time off requests, and daily workflow management of the program
• Maintaining the program’s clean, safe, and home-like atmosphere
• Acting with compassion, integrity, and ethics

We Offer:

• HRSA Loan Repayment Programs (HRSA LRP). This is an approved site for the HRSA Loan Repayment Programs. If you have qualifying federal student loans and work with us full-time or part-time in select clinical or paraprofessional positions, you may be eligible to receive loan repayment benefits in exchange for working in a qualified setting for a set period of time.
• Generous paid time off (paid vacation, 13 holidays, 2 paid personal days, 12 sick days).
• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits that save you nearly 50% more than the national average.
• Investment in your future through our 401(k) retirement plan and match, scholarship programs, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.
• Peace of mind with free long-term disability insurance and affordable short- and long-term life insurance options.
• Hands-on learning experience and supervision

This is a non-union position and pays $63,045 - $70,000 per year dependent on level of experience

Gilead employees are held to standards and regulations set by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and other regulatory bodies. These standards are outlined in Gilead’s “Standards of Conduct” policy. It’s important that these standards and regulations are met through all duties performed, outcomes achieved, and conditions kept within the organization.

We support equality for and advancement of all people, based on their qualifications and actions alone, without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability.

Our company is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to [email protected]. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to accessibility and inclusion.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.