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PROGRAM DIRECTOR - POLK CITY, FL

PROGRAM DIRECTOR - POLK CITY, FL

Gateway FoundationPolk City, FL, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Program Director - Polk City, FL

Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Gateway provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.

Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to provide essential services to underserved populations, all while working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth, while embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion for every individual in every community. When you join us, you'll discover personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.

We are honored to offer behavioral healthcare services in Corrections.

Perks of working in correctional healthcare :

  • Opportunity to make a positive impact on a marginalized population
  • Exposure to diverse patient demographics
  • Focus on driving change, tracking progress, and improving care
  • Development of skills in a unique healthcare setting

Program Directors are responsible for :

  • Overseeing the integration of clinical services and milieu management (client supervision) to support program goals.
  • Meeting with supervisors, managers, vendors, department officials, or other entities to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
  • Providing integration effort updates to higher level management with recommendations for cross functional initiatives.
  • Auditing, monitoring, evaluating assigned program services and results to ensure contractual and licensure compliance, as well as compliance with business, health, safety, environmental, and employee relations regulations and laws. Initiating corrective actions to meet specifications for quality, quantity, schedule and cost.
  • Overseeing client services by auditing client records, reviewing client recommended discharge plans, and conducting client case reviews to ensure consistent and timely documentation of reports and investigations.
  • Developing program budget projections, monitoring and approving expenditures, and initiating corrective actions to resolve variances. Reviewing financial reports including contract utilization and income and expenses to ensure accuracy and budgetary and contractual compliance.
  • Preparing regular and special reports or analyses on financial status and program results and activities, for review and use by managers and executives in planning and evaluating program activities, services, and results.
  • Assisting management in developing and refining program policies and procedures; and research, planning, securing approval of, and implementing new or enhanced program services per contract to ensure maximum utilization of unit treatment resources.
  • Managing and leading assigned personnel to promote commitment to organization philosophy and mission, and continuous professional growth and development of staff.
  • Interviewing, hiring, evaluating work performance, disciplining and discharging subordinate staff.
  • Assisting managers in resolving complex employee relations problems and approving appropriate recommendations for personnel actions.
  • Responsible for quality control of the programs and services across several facilities in the assigned area.
  • Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 : 00AM- 5 : 00PM

    • Requirements :

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any of the social sciences, criminal justice, public health, or business administration. Master's degree in psychology, social work, mental health or substance abuse counseling, or closely related field, preferred
  • Two (2) years of relevant experience in a therapeutic community setting or management experience as a Program Director / Clinical Supervisor with successful completion of TC experiential training; or a combination of equivalent education and life experience.
  • One of the following is required : Current Certified Addictions Professional (CAP); or Masters Certified Addictions Counselor (MCAP); or Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional (CCJAP) OR Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
  • Valid local driver's license, insurance and good driving record required. Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Strong knowledge of health administration regulations and standards, program funding and financing, and applicable laws and regulations; in-depth knowledge of management theories and techniques
  • Strong communication skills to exchange information and interact with treatment team, clients, client families and outside vendors and agencies
  • Working knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations governing health records confidentiality
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Strong critical thinking, high level persuasion and negotiation and presentation skills
  • High level problem-solving and analytical abilities to organize, plan and direct activities and operations within assigned geographical area
  • Ability to organize, evaluate, plan effective administration and operation of diverse programs and services dispersed across a geographic region

    • Physical Requirements :

  • Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with clients
  • Ability to record, proofread and check documents and files for accuracy, to prepare and analyze data and figures, transcribe, read
  • Ability to communicate with others, and speak to groups or individuals in order to gather and present information.
  • Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and / or audit information and data
  • Ability to respond to telephones, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely, and remain alert to traffic conditions and to identify and comply with traffic signals and signs.

    • Compensation (based on experience and credentials) :

  • Range begins at $86,823 annually
  • Management Incentive Compensation Plan (MICP) : You will be eligible to participate in the Management Incentive Compensation Plan (MICP) in the next fiscal year 2025 based on the organization's business results and your individual performance. You are eligible to receive up to 15% of your annual base salary.
  • Gateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit increases.

    • Benefits at Gateway Foundation :

    Health and Wellness :

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
  • Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
  • Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

    • Financial Wellbeing :

  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Gateway
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

    • Flexibility and Time Off :

  • 18 paid time off days per year accrual rates increase with years of service
  • 9 paid company holidays
  • Work-life-balance

    • Personal Development :

  • Training & Development Programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
  • eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU's and job-related training
  • Clinical Supervision : Formal and informal guidance

    • Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer : Race / Color / Sex / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin / Disability / Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

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