Program Director

Description The Opportunity: Program Director Job Type: Full-time, On-site, On-Call duties required once a month Pay: $75,000- $82,000k/year Who We Are VOAMASS gives members of the community who need help the most the services, support, and self-esteem they need to create a fresh start. At VOAMASS, our dedicated teams are committed to serving the whole person. Hello House For Women is a great opportunity for candidates who are passionate about working with individuals on their path to recovery. The 24-bed co-occurring program in Dorchester offers trauma-informed and integrated clinical support services for women living with substance abuse disorders and mental health diagnoses. As Program Director, you’ll have a dynamic and critical role overseeing the day to day program services to promote sensitive and therapeutic treatment for clients in recovery of substance use, mental health, or co-occurring disorders. As Program Director you will ensure the coordination, delivery, and documentation of services are completed, informed by best-practices, and produce high quality outcomes for clients in the recovery home while also supporting the professional growth of a staff of recovery specialists and clinicians. Program Director Key Responsibilities Provide strategic direction and leadership to the residential staff ensuring adherence to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures. Directly supervise the clinical supervisor and program manager to who oversee the clinical team and residential recovery team to ensure that the delivery of program services are being completed. Facilitate and monitor the residential census and program occupancy with the intake clinician and centralized referral process. Responsible for the workflow of admissions and discharges, which includes state-funded reporting, EHR management, and messaging to program staff. Monitor and manage the program budget to ensure alignment with organization and sustainability of program operations. Lead and assist in the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for program staff, including screening candidates, conducting interviews, selecting qualified individuals, and ensuring alignment with organizational values, compliance standards, and staffing needs. Develop and maintain strong, positive, and collaborative relationships with staff and leadership across VOAMASS; specifically, our behavioral health service programs and veteran programs which are fully integrated within BHS. Ensure that VOAMASS’s integrated behavioral healthcare model is being encouraged, enforced, and supported across programs. Complete and monitor that completion of required clinical documentation through our EHR system. Develop and utilize tools for evaluating program performance and ensure that all programming is conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of funding agencies, best practices, and established Volunteers of America Policies and Procedures Ensure that staff are completing training programs and are increasing proficiency in evidence-based practices, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements; support clinical skill development, and promote fidelity to treatment models across all levels of care. Perform other duties as requested The Program Director role is about making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. As Program Director, you will bring the following qualifications: Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree preferred, but not required. At least five years of multifaceted substance abuse disorder treatment experience. A minimum of two years of management experience, preferably in a residential treatment and/or behavioral health setting. Ability to train and provide services thorough a diverse set of treatment modalities (including but not limited to: Harm reduction, Medication Assisted Treatment, and Trauma Informed Care). Computer proficiency in electronic health records, Microsoft Word and Outlook is required. Since 1934, VOAMASS has provided critical services to the residents of the Commonwealth. From pioneering early residential treatment programs in the 1960’s to leading today in the field of mental health programming, VOAMASS can be counted on to tackle our greatest challenges. Benefits Excellent health, vision, and dental insurance with 85% of medical deductible and certain co-pays paid by employer Multiple opportunities to use pre-tax dollars to save for expenses such as health care (flexible spending account), child care, transit, and parking) 403(b) retirement plan with employer match 24/7 nurse hotline for urgent health questions Employee assistance program to provide help with family concerns, stress management, legal issues, and more Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance Pet insurance Tuition remission programs Loan forgiveness (Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program) Generous vacation benefits, starting at three weeks and moving to four weeks after three years of employment 14 paid holidays, higher than industry average Fitness/wellness reimbursement to cover expenses such as gym membership Employee discount program on hundreds of items such as computers, cell phone plans and accessories, furniture, hotels, vacation home rentals, etc. Cash bonus, with no annual cap, for referring other qualified candidates for employment VOAMASS is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally #J-18808-Ljbffr