Program Director​/VA REACH

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At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We are seeking a passionate REACH Program Director to lead, mentor, and support our crisis team in delivering excellent patient care for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities experiencing a mental health crisis in the Charlottesville, VA area.

This isn’t just a job — you will be influencing change and shaping futures as a leader in our shared mission of providing empathetic and life‑changing crisis support.

As the REACH Program Director
, your days will be filled with meaningful work! In this role, you will be responsible for administration and management of the REACH program including all the operational functions to keep the program on track. You will provide direct oversight and guidance to our Hospital Liaison, Office Manager, and Residential Program Supervisor. You will ensure best practices, health and wellness of supported individuals, achievement of programmatic outcomes, development and oversight of budgetary parameters, and compliance with all state, federal, and agency standards.

As the Program Director, you will also participate in the supervisor on‑call rotation.

As a part of our mission, we help our team members embrace their potential, build resilience, and thrive! You will benefit from ongoing professional growth and development as you work alongside leaders of clinical excellence in mental health and I/DD services that care about your success.

Enjoy a consistent, Monday‑Friday 9‑5 hybrid schedule, with evening and overnight flexibility needed for the supervisor on‑call rotation. We also offer a full benefits package for benefits‑eligible positions.

• Competitive salary: $75,000 to $83,000 annually
• Generous paid time off
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life and Disability Insurance (company paid)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services support
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
• Supervision for licensure

• Education:
  
  Minimum of a Master’s in health, psychology or social work
• Experience:
  
  2 years minimum of supervisory experience | 5 years minimum working with both developmental disabilities and/or mental health populations
• Skills:
  
  leadership and team management, clinical expertise, organizational abilities, problem‑solving, and decision‑making. Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail. Dependability is a must!
• Professional certification:
  Minimum QMHP | Licensed or license‑eligible as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT preferred
• Working knowledge of the Virginia MH/DD/SA system.
• Proficiency with EHR systems or technically savvy.

Join a team where work isn’t just something you do — it’s a purpose. Bring your expertise to a mission that matters. Apply now at or send your resume to

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in‑person and telehealth service delivery. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600‑member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Diverse Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!