Program Director, Residential

About the position

The Program Director (PD) is responsible for the supervision and management of the treatment program, facility, staff and clients. Consults with the Division Leader, Director of Operations and the Chief Executive Officer on an as needed basis to ensure services, program functioning and client treatment are being conducted in a manner consistent with the Discovery Behavioral Health mission statement and values.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all aspects of the program to ensure quality and initiates any quality improvement that may be necessary.
• Supervise weekly Treatment Team Meetings to ensure consistent and effective communication between treatment team members; proper oversight of client development and progress and to ensure a team approach is utilized in the treatment of our clients.
• Participate in the interview process in a collaborative fashion to determine the appropriateness and qualifications of prospective staff members.
• Provide adequate and ongoing training of facility employees, and sufficient oversight/supervision to ensure that all services are in keeping with the Discovery Mission Statement.
• Complete utilization reviews, oversee primary therapist process of utilization review and assist in the process of assuring that all client stays are covered in some way (i.e. insurance, private pay, etc.).
• Ensure full adherence to the policy and procedure manual. Ensure adherence to health code policies, JACHO and licensing regulations. Provide oversight of any/all audits as necessary.
• Complete and/or oversee completion of monthly medical record reviews, per the Medical Record Review Policy. Ensure feedback and retraining is provided to staff based on medical record reviews, as indicated to address deficiencies identified in the monthly medical record reviews.
• Work with staff and facility manager to arrange coverage of all shifts. Ensure that adequate staffing is provided for shifts. Adjust staffing to match census when necessary.
• Maintain a client caseload as appropriate to census, assign client cases based upon match with each therapist, provide individualized treatment for each case.
• Provide individual and family therapy, co-leading process group and/or any additional clinically oriented groups on an as needed basis. Provide oversight of all other groups conducted.
• Participate in the marketing plan as requested. Maintain collaborative relationships with outpatient treatment team professionals. Conduct facility tours for professionals in the community or families as necessary.
• Provide on-call support in conjunction with clinical staff and provide ultimate oversight when necessary.

Requirements

• Masters Degree or Doctorate in Addiction Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field strongly preferred
• Must possess and maintain a current and valid LMFT or LMSW or PhD or PsyD or LPC or LCSW or MFTI or equivalent preferred license.
• Two years’ experience in administration or management of mental health programs
• A health Screening with NEGATIVE TB test results
• Must be CPI and CPR/First Aid certified within 90 of employment with Discovery

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a residential mental health program
• Familiarity with EMDR, CBT Trauma Focused therapies

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Healthcare benefits
• Vacation and sick days
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
• Resources to obtain certification in EMDR, CBT Trauma Focused therapies
• Support for pursuing multi-state licensure
• Continuing Education (CE) programs and training
• Supervision hours
• Networking opportunities and development of professional relations
• Weekly training opportunities
• Advancement opportunities within the organization