Program Director – Home-Based Team (HBT)
Location: 300 Battles Street, Brockton, MA
Hours: Full-Time
Salary Range: $72,800-$76,960
FLSA Status: Exempt
Who We Are:
BAMSI has been “bringing people and services together” since 1975. Our Home-Based Team (HBT) provides intensive, family-centered behavioral health services designed to help youth and families remain safely within their homes and communities. Through evidence-based interventions, Wraparound principles, and collaborative care planning, we support families in building resilience, improving functioning, and achieving positive long-term outcomes.
What We Offer:
• Time Off – Up to 4 weeks combined vacation, personal and cultural holiday
12 paid holidays
Up to 2 weeks Sick Time
Highly Specialized Paid Trainings including opportunities to earn CEUs
Health and Dental Insurance
Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
403B plan with discretionary match
Wellness Activities
Employee Assistance Program
Career Development Opportunities
Benefits vary based on position and scheduled hours.
Why BAMSI?
• Lead Meaningful Change: Guide a team providing critical behavioral health services to youth and families.
Clinical Leadership Opportunity: Combine program management, staff development, and clinical oversight in a dynamic role.
Community Impact: Partner with schools, state agencies, healthcare providers, and families to create positive outcomes.
Mission-Driven Work: Help families access high-quality services that support stability, growth, and resilience.
Professional Growth: Collaborate with senior leadership on program development and service expansion efforts.
What You'll Do:
The Program Director oversees the daily clinical, operational, financial, and administrative functions of the Home-Based Team while ensuring high-fidelity, family-centered services that align with CBHI and Wraparound principles.
Program Leadership & Operations
• Interview, hire, orient, and train new staff on BAMSI and Home-Based Team policies and procedures
Provide weekly supervision to staff and facilitate monthly team meetings
Collaborate with BAMSI programs on community events, service coordination, and staff training initiatives
Promote program growth by tracking referrals and collaborating with intake staff
Oversee Children's Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI) services, including In-Home Therapy (IHT), Therapeutic Mentoring (TM), Support & Stabilization Services, and PSB-CBT programming
Participate in Program Director meetings and organization-wide collaborative initiatives
Maintain a small clinical caseload as needed to support service delivery
Clinical Oversight & Quality Management
• Review and approve assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, CANS evaluations, and clinical documentation for quality and compliance
Monitor eHana records to ensure compliance with agency and funder requirements
Ensure timely completion and submission of clinical documentation
Support staff in meeting productivity expectations and clinical standards
Coordinate emergency youth, family, and provider meetings as needed
Administer annual satisfaction surveys and complete monthly family satisfaction outreach
Financial & Administrative Management
• Oversee program budgets and monitor billable service activity
Track program census, staffing capacity, and referral flow to maximize service efficiency
Collaborate with the BAMSI Business Office and funding sources regarding billing and authorizations
Ensure completion of initial and ongoing service authorizations and address billing concerns proactively
Community Collaboration & Advocacy
• Develop and maintain relationships with schools, community providers, DCF, DMH, DYS, MassHealth, managed care entities, and other stakeholders
Attend utilization reviews, contract meetings, and other required external meetings
Serve as a resource and advocate for youth and families receiving services
On-Call & Program Support
• Participate in and oversee the 24/7 on-call rotation system
Ensure services are delivered safely and in compliance with agency standards
Follow universal precautions and safety protocols
Perform additional duties as assigned
What You Bring:
Education & Licensure
• Master's Degree in a Social Sciences or related field required
Current Massachusetts licensure required, including one of the following:
LMHC
LICSW
LMFT
LADC
Experience
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience working with youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) and their families
Clinical supervisory experience required
Experience working with trauma, PTSD, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, depression, addiction, and domestic violence
Knowledge & Skills
• Experience collaborating with state agencies including DCF, DMH, and DYS
Knowledge of the Wraparound framework, CBHI services, and DCF Lead Agency processes
Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Strong meeting facilitation and presentation skills
Proficiency with electronic health records and Microsoft Office applications
Growth mindset and commitment to ongoing learning and development
Additional Requirements
• Valid Massachusetts driver's license required
Ability to participate in on-call responsibilities and community-based meetings as needed
Why This Role Matters:
As the Program Director for the Home-Based Team, you provide the leadership, vision, and support that helps youth and families navigate complex behavioral health challenges. Your work ensures that services remain high-quality, family-centered, and clinically sound while fostering positive outcomes that strengthen families and communities across the region.