Program Director​/VA REACH

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals, strengthening communities, and helping people live their best lives. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate REACH Program Director to lead, develop, and inspire our crisis services team supporting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis in the Staunton, VA area
.

This is more than a leadership position. It is an opportunity to shape services, strengthen a team, and influence life-changing outcomes for individuals and families during some of their most critical moments.

If you are a mission-driven leader who can bring together clinical excellence, strong program operations, and people leadership
, this could be the opportunity to make your next career move truly meaningful.

*$10,000 sign-on and retention bonus for Full-Time license-eligible new hires*

As the REACH Program Director
, you will be a driving force behind the success of the program, providing strategic leadership while ensuring your team has the direction, resources, and support needed to deliver exceptional, person-centered crisis services.

You will oversee the administration and operations of the REACH program while providing direct leadership and guidance to the Hospital Liaison, Office Manager, and Residential Program Supervisor
.

In this highly impactful leadership role, you will:

• Lead, mentor, and develop your team
  , creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, engagement, and professional growth.
• Ensure individuals receive compassionate, person-centered services grounded in clinical excellence and best practices.
• Drive achievement of program goals, quality standards, and measurable outcomes.
• Oversee program operations and ensure services remain responsive to the needs of the individuals, families, and communities we serve.
• Develop and oversee budgetary parameters while ensuring responsible and effective use of program resources.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state, federal, and agency standards
  .
• Collaborate across clinical, operational, and community teams to strengthen service coordination and continuity of care.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and help move the program forward through thoughtful, solutions-focused leadership.
• Participate in the supervisor on-call rotation, providing leadership support when needed.

Your leadership will make an impact far beyond daily operations. You will help shape the experience of the individuals we serve while developing and supporting the professionals who deliver this important work every day.

At Easterseals PORT Health
, we believe great leaders create environments where both people and programs thrive
.

Here, you will have the opportunity to lead with purpose, influence meaningful change, and grow alongside professionals committed to excellence in mental health and I/DD services
.

You will join an organization where your experience is valued, your leadership matters, and the work you do contributes directly to better outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.

Enjoy a consistent Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM hybrid schedule
, with evening and overnight flexibility needed as part of the supervisor on-call rotation.

For benefits-eligible positions, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth, and life outside of work
.

• Competitive salary: $80,000 annually
• Generous paid time off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• For qualified licensed or license-eligible new hires, s
  ign-on and retention bonus will be paid…