Company DescriptionAt Center For Discovery you will have the opportunity to work closely within a team of professionals consisting of eating disorder and mental health experts, all dedicated to promoting lasting health and healing.
Clinical supervision and guidance are provided on total client care and therapeutic milieu management, as well as career growth and personal development oversight.
You will develop an individualized growth plan which will help you develop your professional skills and career objectives.If you are looking for an organization that thrives on growth, celebrates diversity of thought, and rewards passionate execution, you’ve come to the right place.
Because we put clients first, it is our honor to support and reward those who serve them.Job DescriptionThe Program Director is a vital leadership position and integral to the successful management of our program.
The Program Director provides direction and supervision to the entire staff, including the clinicians he/she oversees.
Aside from managerial responsibilities, the Program Director carries a small caseload to provide individual, family and group therapy.
The Program Director provides oversight of clinical documentation and Utilization Review matters.
He/she ensures that best practices are followed, both for clinical treatments and program management, in accordance with company policies and state requirements.
The Program Director consults with the Regional and Executive teams on an as-needed basis to ensure the healthy functioning of the program and clinical treatment of its clients.
The Program Director needs to be a licensed clinician (Psychologist, LMFT, LCSW, LPC, etc.) in the state of the program for which they are applying.
The ability to provide clinical supervision for interns is a plus.**This position offers a $5,000 sign on bonus**ResponsibilitiesOverseeing all aspects of the program to ensure qualityInitiating any quality improvement measures that may be necessarySupervising weekly Treatment Team Meetings to ensure consistent and effective communication between treatment team members, proper oversight of client development and progress and to ensure a team approach is utilized in the treatment of our clientsMonitoring and assessing staff morale and building team spirit and continuity; intervening and addressing any staff-related issues that are presentedParticipating in the interview process in a collaborative fashion to determine the appropriateness and qualifications of prospective staff membersProviding adequate and ongoing training of facility employees, and sufficient oversight/supervision to ensure that all services are in keeping with the Discovery Mission Statement.Providing bi-monthly in-service trainings to all Professional and Counseling treatment staff.
Areas of development and in-service training include but are not limited to:Diagnosis and AssessmentGroup TherapyMilieu ManagementCommunication SkillsEvaluating each member of the professional staff; completes a written narrative clearly identifying strengths, weaknesses, and goals for the coming year.
These reviews to be completed after the first three months of employment and yearly thereafterContributing to effective teamwork by working independently with staff to combine their skills and energies in a focused manner and in keeping with the Discovery Mission StatementCompleting utilization reviews, overseeing primary therapist process of utilization review and assisting in the process of ensuring that all client stays are covered in some way (i.E.
insurance, private pay, etc).Ensuring full adherence to the policy and procedure manualEnsuring adherence to health code policies, JACHO and licensing regulations.
Provides oversight of any/all audits as necessaryWorking with staff and facility coordinator to arrange coverage of all shifts, ensuring adequate staffing is provided.
Adjusting staffing to match census when necessaryServing as a positive role model to treatment staff, employees, clients and guests by maintaining a positive, caring and professional attitudeMaintaining a client caseload as appropriate to census; assigning client cases based upon match with each therapist; providing individualized and family therapies as neededCo-leading process groups and/or any additional clinically-oriented groups on an as-needed basisProviding oversight of all other groups conductedParticipating in the marketing plan as requestedMaintaining collaborative relationships with outpatient treatment team professionalsConducting facility tours for professionals in the community or families as necessaryComplying with the employee dress code and ensuring program staff does the sameCompleting tasks in a timely and accurate mannerEstablishing and achieving realistic goals within the positionAttending designated meetings and/or conference callsProviding on-call support in conjunction with clinical staff and providing ultimate oversight when necessaryParticipating in supporting Discovery in Recovery and/or Parent Support/Alumni GroupsMaintaining the confidential nature of clients and related activitiesMay be required to travel to other facilities to attend trainings from time to timeThis is a full-time position.
For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at centerfordiscovery.Com.QualificationsMFT, PsyD, PhD, LPC or LCSW license is requiredManagerial experience is requiredExperience in treating eating disorders as a primary diagnosis is strongly preferredPossesses working knowledge of psychopathology, diagnostic assessment and related treatment interventionsKnowledge of evidence based treatments and ability to individualize treatment approaches to meet each client’s needsMust be able to conceptualize and implement master treatment plan with fully developed problems, objectives and goals and monitor other clinicians to do the sameAdditional InformationWe 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.For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.Com/careers/