Program Director
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026.
Program Director PACT-Y
Community Services - Waltham
Wayside's Waltham site is seeking a flexible, creative, and mission-driven Program Director to oversee an innovative, evidenced based model of treatment in Massachusetts, the Program for Assertive Community Treatment for Youth (PACT-Y). This program is a DMH funded, intensive, self-contained community-based program and the Program Director will work collaboratively with DMH to best serve youth, young adults, and their families. The Program Director will need to have extensive experience working with youth and young adults with serious mental health issues. The PACT-Y Program Director will lead a strong multi-disciplinary team to meet the specifications of this contracted service model. The PACT-Y Program Director is committed to ensuring the program provides superior therapeutic care that is individualized, flexible, and culturally responsive to referred families.
Due to contract, the Program Director position requires a candidate to hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field and must hold an independent license (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT) or be independently license eligible within 6 months of hire.
Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00/year + sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and the other half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time).
What You Will Do:
The Program Director will oversee all the daily functions of PACT-Y, including: manage utilization for the program; manage billing; oversee all aspects of the program as it pertains to mission, quality, and risk; maintain a collaborative and responsive relationship with DMH for the contract; oversee hiring, training and evaluation of all new program employees; supervise specific staff in the program, including the program’s Assistant PD.
The Program Director reports to the Waltham Site Director and will be part of the larger management team at the site where they will help foster a supportive and inclusive culture for all site staff.
Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars:
Demonstrate an ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
Have good time management and organization skills.
Demonstrates high quality skilled communication centered in equity and curiosity (i.e. ability to connect with others, approachability, being respectful to others, able to communicate at all levels, strong client engagement skills, etc.).
Believes in the Agency mission and values.
Is a member of the Waltham site's management team and is committed to building and supporting a diverse workplace.
Minimum Requirements:
The Program Director position requires a candidate to hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field and must hold an independent license (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT) or be independently license eligible within 6 months of hire.
Qualified candidates will have experience in program management and providing clinical supervision.
Driving in the community is a requirement of this position; please ensure you have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
We Will Train You in: Motivational Interviewing; Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC); Courageous Conversations; Trauma Informed Practices.