Hope Unity & Freedom Center

Mental Health Program Manager | Lead With Purpose

Hope Unity & Freedom Center  •  Norfolk, VA (Onsite)  •  5 days ago
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Job Description

About the Role

The H.U.F. Center is seeking a confident, mission-driven Program Manager to lead our Psychosocial Day Support Program serving adults with mental health and co-occurring disorders.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing daily operations, supervising staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving strong clinical outcomes. You’ll lead from the front - supporting your team, maintaining structure, and ensuring high-quality care.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead daily program operations and supervise on-site staff
  • Provide coaching, accountability, and performance oversight
  • Ensure documentation and services meet DBHDS standards
  • Conduct quality assurance reviews of client records
  • Support crisis intervention and guide staff during high-acuity situations
  • Maintain a small caseload and facilitate groups as needed
  • Partner with leadership to improve program performance and outcomes

What to Expect

  • Fast-paced, team-focused environment
  • High level of responsibility and decision-making
  • Direct involvement in staff development and program success
  • Working with individuals with mental health and co-occurring disorders
  • Occasional crisis management and complex situations

Qualifications

  • Active Virginia QMHP certification (required)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, or related field
  • Minimum 3 years of mental health experience
  • Supervisory experience required
  • Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
  • Valid driver’s license

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive salary (exempt leadership role)
  • Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Pet Insurance
  • Leadership development opportunities
Hope Unity & Freedom Center

About Hope Unity & Freedom Center

The Hope Unity and Freedom Center is a diverse team of professionals providing psychosocial day support to male and female adults with a primary mental health diagnosis, dual diagnosis, and/or a coexisting disorder; such as substance abuse. All social workers are Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) & Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP). Our work helps to decrease psychiatric hospitalization and provide stabilization of individuals with less intervention in the community. By providing daily routine and structure in a safe environment each individual is able to achieve his/her best and improve his/her quality of life.

With our multiple facilities, The HUF Center has been able to reach out to many adults who demonstrate a need for psychosocial day support services. Our staff includes licensed clinical social workers with a combined total of over 20 years of experience. This includes program nurses, management, and staff. The HUF Center is licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
, Virginia
Year Founded
2004
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