Associate Director - Programs
Talbert House
Operations
west chester, oh, usa
Posted on Mar 11, 2026
Position Summary:
Provides direction and oversees operation of one or more locations and services with significant overall budget and complexity. Ensures organizational direction and goals are met and client outcomes achieved.
Position Description:
- Oversee the delivery of quality services in accordance with the mission and goals of the agency and corresponding with agency, regulatory and funder requirements.
- Direct, plan, coordinate and develop clinical services at Union Day School in collaboration with the education partner.
- Minimize financial and other risks with a focus on continuous quality improvement.
- Work with Director to develop and manage a budget and operating plan to support the financial success of the individual locations; solicit additional funding for services when opportunities exist.
- Foster teamwork and a positive work environment; anticipate and respond to staffing needs.
- Oversee Clinical and/or Operational Supervisors by providing ongoing direction, input, feedback and training opportunities.
- Participate in the hiring of all reporting staff
- Ensure all staff receive training and coaching to allow for continuous professional development.
- Conduct or oversee the evaluation and development process in a fair, timely and consistent manner.
- Communicate and collaborate with external stakeholders and act as a liaison with the community.
- Ensure service integration by collaborating with peers and agency leadership
- Ensure understanding of funding agreements and contracts; respond to external funders in accordance with requirements.
- Work cooperatively with the education partner to lead a collaborative team in the school.
- Provide direct supervision to therapists and case managers in the program.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to successfully interface with internal and external customers
- Ability to resolve and de-escalate conflict in an open, effective and timely manner
- High attention to detail
- Skill in supervising others while coaching and developing
- Ability to ensure maintenance of appropriate boundaries with staff and clients
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task
Job Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Social Sciences or applicable field and;
- Independent clinical license (LISW, LPCC, IMFT) specific to area of focus, with supervisory (S) designation
- Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance
Essential Functions/Physical Demands:
- Positional: Driving in accordance with job duties assigned. Occasional standing and walking. Constant sitting.
- Gross Mobility: Rare climbing, or crawling. Infrequent balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Frequent to constant reaching, and handling.
- Sensory: Rare tasting/smelling. Infrequent use of color vision. Occasional use of far visual acuity, depth perception, and field of vision. Frequent use of near and midrange visual acuity, and visual accommodation. Frequent to constant talking and listening.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
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