At Discovery Behavioral Health, we know the best way to predict the future of healthcare is to create it. As a member of our growing team, you will have a voice in the creation of life-changing programs and treatment centers nationwide. Working collaboratively with the best and the brightest in our industry, you will be part of an innovative team of professionals committed to generating positive and remarkable outcomes for the clients we serve. 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.

The Executive Director is responsible for the supervision and management of the treatment program, facility, staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and ensures quality of all aspects of the one or more programs and takes initiative to make improvements.
• Conducts weekly treatment team meetings to ensure consistent and effective communication, including proper oversight of client progress and to ensures a team approach is being utilized.
• Monitor and assess staff morale and build team spirit and community.
• Posts, interviews and hires for all staff and completes on board paperwork.
• Trains all new employees within their scope and coordinates training with other team members.
• Conducts all 90 day, annual performance reviews, and growth plans for employees in collaboration with the appropriate discipline.
• To provide adequate and ongoing training of facility employees, and sufficient oversight/supervision to ensure that all services are in keeping with the Discovery Mission Statement.
• Facilitates monthly employee trainings ensuring that all mandated trainings are completed throughout the year.
• Oversees milieu employees’ schedules to ensure that all shifts are covered and staff are not incurring overtime hours. Determines adjustments in staffing according to census.
• Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge
• Facilitates client transfers to higher level of care, as needed.
• Participates in clinical outreach and facilitates program tours as needed.
• Consistently communicates with home office departments effectively and in a timely manner.
• Attends all designated meetings and conference calls or ensures facility presence at meetings. Ensures that all necessary information is disseminated to team members.
• Possesses a complete and working knowledge of all employee job descriptions to be able to support and supervise all employees.
• Responsible for timekeeping of clinical employees and oversees all employees’ timekeeping to ensure that all timecards are submitted to payroll in a timely manner and reports any error or corrections to payroll as soon as possible.
• Oversees the client intake and discharge process
• Participates in weekly treatment team meetings, keeping notes and creating the treatment team overview notes for the staff to review.
• Must be proficient in all Joint Commission and HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Responsible for facility budgets

• Bachelors degree required, Masters degree preferred
• Two years experience in management
• Two years mental health experience in residential or hospital setting preferred
• Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire
• Obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire
• Must possess a current Driver’s License in good standing

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.

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