Program Director

Job Description

Salary : $80,000

Overview : The Program Director manages the program and delivers high-quality clinical, rehabilitative, and culturally competent services focusing on adults diagnosed with substance use disorders. Responsibilities include intake interviews / assessments, treatment plan development and implementation, and coordinating discharge planning. Develops and maintains good working relationships with referral sources and related substance abuse, mental health, and community service programs. Ensures the program complies with all agencies, clinical, fiscal, DHCS, and licensure requirements.

Accountability : CEO

Duties :

• Ensure the environment is welcoming, positive, and friendly for staff and clients.
• Provide direct service as needed and demonstrate clinical expertise for others to emulate.
• Ensure financial and census regulatory goals are met.
• Develop, implement, and enforce all company policies and procedures, including employee rights, according to agency, state, federal, and accreditation standards.
• Ensure individual and group treatment interventions are delivered with clinical excellence and are consistent with the facility's evidence-based model. The focus will be on outcomes and improving experience.
• Have an understanding of 12-Step programs, mental health, and other programs for Behavioral Health.
• Conduct annual performance reviews of supervisory staff (e.g., Program Supervisor) and support staff (e.g., Behavioral Health Technicians).
• Interact with marketing and represent the company and its mission within the community.
• Supervise subordinate staff, including clinical and administrative personnel.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with staff.
• Attend administrative meetings.
• Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility to changes in the work environment.
• Be familiar with community resources.

The Program Director is expected to have the following attributes :

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