ED Executive Director, Residential

Center for Discovery
At Discovery, we offer career opportunities nationwide in residential, day treatment, and intensive outpatient eating disorder treatment. Discovery is currently seeking Program Directors, Primary Therapists, Facility Managers, Counselors/Mental Health Specialists, Dietitians, Diet Techs, and Nurses. Discovery is specifically seeking individuals who consistently strive to provide exemplary care and are passionate about transforming the lives of others.
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Position Summary:
At the Center for Discovery, we are committed to providing the highest quality of clinical care and swift access to treatment for those individuals we serve. The Executive Director is responsible directing and supporting the assigned programs to maximize their productivity and excellence. This role works closely with the Regional Director and Director of East/West Coast Operations of Center for Discovery.

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversees day to day operations of assigned programs and analyzes Key Performance Indicators of each program to ensure the embodiment of the organizational values of access to care and clinical quality.
• Leads in a solution focused manner with an emphasis on continuous improvement for facilities and the organization.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with corporate systems, policies, and procedures in each program.
• Ensuring programs are in compliance with regulatory agencies, accrediting bodies, and requirements of third-party payers.
• Collaborate with the Regional Director to identify areas of improvement within programs and solution focused plans of action.
• Understands and works with the Regional Director to analyze financial performance on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to promote effective use of program(s) resources and alignment to budget.
• Works collaboratively with Human Resources department to lead team and establish a trusting and productive department. This includes carrying out essential HR functions for direct reports (i.e. hiring, annual reviews, performance management, and personnel improvement plans).
• Maintains excellent and prompt communication with all support departments to ensure coordination of operational activities.
• Serves as representative for Center for Discovery by collaborating with the Clinical Outreach Representatives to establish and maintain positive relationships with the community.
• Interacts with outside eating disorder, substance abuse, and mental health treatment programs and providers at all levels of care to establish referral relationships, educate regarding our treatment approach, and facilitate continuity of care for shared clients.
• Promote superb customer service and excellent delivery service.
• Participate in clinical/administrative on call rotation within facility(s).
• Assists with clinical work in the program(s) (if applicable) and engages patients in a meaningful and supportive process.
• Contributes to effective teamwork by encouraging staff to work independently and to seek support when needed.
• Supports staff by helping with any job duties in the facility, as they need to be completed, and creating a culture where all contribute to providing high quality care to our patients.
• Supports Regional Director in any other needs for programs overseen.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to run groups effectively AEB providing a check-in, engaging all members, and providing structure to group format.
• Able to show effective writing and communication skills AEB documentation review, email timeliness, and verbal communication with staff and patients add timeliness with documentation
• Ability to support in meal prep and meal support AEB accurate portioning, following proper kitchen safety & sanitation guidelines, engaging patients during meal, and able to provide redirection as needed.
• The ability to manage staff in a way that improves their ability to succeed on the job AEB creating a staff schedule, program schedule, and run a staff meeting.
• Ability to lead a group of individuals at a multi-disciplinary level AEB overseeing the hiring, training, development, and day-to-day management of employees.
• Ability to manage and have knowledge of different operating systems including but not limited to Human Resource (HR), Microsoft 365, Electronic Medical Record (EMR), and Compliance software systems. AEB submits documentation and inspections on a timely basis.
• Ability to make and take responsibility for decisions in a timely manner AEB making decisions in alignment with policies, procedures, and company directives.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Clinical Director(s) within assigned programs
• Milieu Manager(s) within assigned programs
• Nurse Administrator(s) within assigned programs
• Oversee all program staff

Knowledge, Education, and Experience:

• Master’s Degree or Doctorate, preferred
• Licensure, preferred
• Minimum of three years of management experience in the healthcare industry, required

Physical Demands:
The physical demands outlined here represent those that are typically required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:

• Engages in sustained power grasping and pushing/pulling motions
• Exposure to dust, gas, odors, liquids, or fumes
• Intermittent lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, transporting object usually by hand, arm, or shoulder
• Hand/eye coordination: Performing work using both
• Working with hands: Seizing, holding, and grasping
• Able to lift by raising or lowering an object from one level to another
• The ability to respond quickly to emergency situations, which may involve running or moving rapidly.
• Frequent standing and walking for extended periods, often throughout the entire shift.
• Potential exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and hazardous materials, requiring adherence to safety and PPE protocols.

Arbitration Agreement:
As a condition of employment, all candidates must agree to and sign a pre-employment arbitration agreement. This agreement requires that any disputes arising out of or related to employment with Discovery Practice Management will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than through litigation in court.

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.