Executive Director

Summary:

Responsible for the operational, financial, clinical, and regulatory oversight of a substance abuse treatment facility.

Shift:

Monday - Friday (7:00am - 3:00pm / 8:00am - 4:00pm) business hours, on call responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establishes and executes a strategic plan to promote program growth and respond to changes in the marketplace.
• Develops a management team capable of critical thinking, strong employee relations, and effective teamwork.
• Reports and manages key performance indicators related to patient access, client engagement, employee engagement, clinical excellence, and financial metrics.
• Leads and participates in Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Maintains a highly interactive relationship with the organization's support services as well as external stakeholders and carries out related assignments as needed.
• Participates in Operations meetings and other organizational work groups and task forces.
• Ensures programming and operations of the facility meet regulatory and accreditation standards (i.e., CARF).
• Establishes a welcoming environment and promotes a client-centered treatment delivery system.
• Establishes a system of consistent communication at the program level, including daily, weekly, and monthly shift reports and staff meetings.
• Continues to develop a strong onboarding process for new employees and works to establish strong employee retention initiatives.
• Oversees the development of the program budget and expenditures.
• Other Duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Provide training and day-to-day support to the facilities team.

Qualifications:

• A Master's Degree or above from an accredited college with a major in medicine, chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, and 2 years of experience in a human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting, which includes supervision of others, direct service, and program planning, with a Master's level licensure: (LMFT) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy, (LSW) Licensed Social Worker, (LPC) Licensed Professional Counselor, or other related field counseling or certification by a statewide certification board (CAADC - Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor).
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, or other related field and 3 years of experience in a human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting, which includes supervision of others, direct service, and program planning with a CADC - Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor OR is working towards a CADC - Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, or other related field and 4 years of experience in a human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting, which includes supervision of others, direct service, and program planning with a CAAC - Certified Associate Addiction Counselor.