Position: Director, Operations

Job Type: Full-Time / Exempt

Shift Details: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (On Call As Needed - Based On Business Needs)

Work Location: Crisis - Mecklenburg Recovery Response Center; Charlotte, NC

Salary/Hourly Wage: $95,000.00-$110,000.00 annually

Specialties / Licenses or Certifications:

- Licensure required according to start regulations, Independent Licensure Preferred.

- OR BSN Nursing & Active RN Licensure

Summary of Job: The Director, Operations is responsible for planning, developing, organizing, and maintaining activities within the Program. The Director, Operations is also responsible for developing relationships with funders and potential funders to foster current programs and create new partnerships.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Team Leadership:
   • Monitors and oversees program participation to include participant flow in and out of the program.
   • Provides sign off on of clinical documentation completed by the team, if needed.
2. Guest Care & Advocacy:
   • Assists individuals/families in developing natural supports to increase success in the community.
   • Serve as Clinical Lead for Campus Connection, ensuring seamless coordination between the organization and key special initiatives.
3. Compliance & Risk Management:
   • Ensures adherence to policies and procedures.
   • Completes clinical documentation as required.
   • Ensures compliance with all contractual, accreditation and funding requirements for service delivery, documentation, etc.
   • Keeps abreast of all federal and state regulations and laws and all Recovery Innovations policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
   • Understands and adheres to Recovery Innovations compliance standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies.
4. Cross Functional Collaboration:
   • Develop strategies to engage community members, ensuring that services are accessible and aligned with community needs.
   • Cultivate and maintain strong relationship with funder, stakeholders, and community partners to support the organization's mission and objectives.
   • Administers the business plan and monitors budgetary activities.
   • Maintains positive, professional relationships with all referral sources and external vendors
   • Works collaboratively with external entities, i.e., hospital staff, Probation, Police Departments and clinical teams
   • Operational metrics (KPIs) are a shared responsibility between the Medical Director and the Director, Operations, ensuring joint accountability for performance outcomes and operational efficiency.
5. Additional Duties:
   • Performs other related duties assigned.

Your well-being and success are our priority at RI-explore our benefits and discover how we invest in YOU every step of the way! As an innovative leader in behavioral health care, we are committed to supporting our teams through a comprehensive benefits package. This includes competitive health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to mental health resources and wellness programs. We offer a strong retirement plan with company matching and generous paid time off to support work-life balance. In addition, we provide ongoing opportunities for professional development and training to help you advance in your career. We value the contributions of our team members and are dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

Job Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Education/Licenses:

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Licensure required according to state regulations, Independent Licensure Preferred.
• OR BSN Nursing & Active RN Licensure

• Experience:
  • Minimum of Five (5) years of full-time behavioral health experience.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory/management experience required.
• Skills:
  • Ability to develop collaborative relationships with community partners.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Ability to pay close attention to detail.
  • Ability to problem solve.
  • Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
  • Effective listening skills.
  • Excellent documentation skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners. .
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion.
  • Must be able to pass de-escalation training, as defined by state requirements
• Driving Requirements:
  • If driving is required for this position, must meet all requirements outlined in Recovery Innovations' driving policy.
  • If not qualified to drive per driving policy, a Non-Driver Attestation form must be signed.
• Miscellaneous Requirement(s):
  • Travel required based on business need.
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old unless residing in a state where funder or government regulations set a different minimum age requirement.
  • Successfully complete and meet all requirements of the comprehensive credentialing process.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality (HIPAA guidelines and regulations) and professionalism.
  • We are a Second-Chance Employer
    • Must be able to pass a seven-year background check.
    • Must be able to pass substance abuse testing and/or tuberculous testing (if applicable).
    • Must be able to pass education verification check.
    • Must be able to obtain designated fingerprinting clearance in applicable states.
    • Must be able to pass three-year motor vehicle report and meet minimum eligibility requirements criteria of insurance carrier (if driving is required for this position).

Must be able to pass three-year motor vehicle report and meet minimum eligibility requirements criteria of insurance carrier (if driving is required for this position).

A Direct Service Competency Checklist must be completed as part of the new hire onboarding process.

Physical Demands:

May include work close to the eyes and substantial motions of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, handling, finger dexterity; eye-hand-foot coordination, use of corrected vision; color vision; use of auditory senses. May be required to lift up to twenty (20) pounds.

Work Environment

May work in an office environment or behavioral health facility. May have contact with individuals who are agitated and/or confused. Work may include travel throughout the geographic region.

ADDENDUM - Arizona

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field from an accredited college or university.

Licensure

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)

Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Licensed Associate Psychologist

Registered Nurse (RN), Bachelor's Level

Certification

Misc. Requirement

Must be 21 years or older

ADDENDUM - Delaware

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field from an accredited college or university.

Licensure

Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health (LPCMH)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Licensed Associate Counselor of Mental Health (LACMH)

Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Licensed Associate Chemical Dependency Professional (LACDP)

Certification

Misc. Requirement

ADDENDUM - Louisiana

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field from an accredited college or university.

Licensure

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Certification

Misc. Requirement

Must be 24 years or older

ADDENDUM - Maryland

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field from an accredited college or university.

Licensure

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C)

Certification

Misc. Requirement

ADDENDUM - North Carolina

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field from an accredited college or university.

Licensure

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Registered Nurse (RN), Bachelor's Level

Certification

Misc. Requirement

ADDENDUM - Ohio

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited college or university.

Licensure

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)

Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist (IMFT)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Certification

Misc. Requirement

ADDENDUM - Washington

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field from an accredited college or university.

Licensure

Licensure below is preferred:

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Licensed Advanced Social Worker (LASW)

Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate (LMFTA)

Licensed Advanced Social Worker Associate (LASWA)

Certification

Additional specified state licensure for Licensed Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC)

Misc. Requirement

Pay Range: $95,000 - $110,000 per hour