JOB TITLE: Program Director
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/week
SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
PROGRAM/LOCATION: Alden House, Enfield, CT
PC#: 1844
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: ALDEN HOUSEAlden House is a trauma focused Transitional living program for young people focusing on supporting residents transition into the community. Staff works with clients to assist them in learning necessary independent living skills, pursuing educational and/or vocational goals and management of their clinical needs in order to attain and maintain independent living As residents demonstrate clinical stability, successful community adjustment and integration, as well as improved life skills, residents may move to a less restrictive setting in the community. Alden House is staffed 24/7.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:• Provides direction and leadership within the Team.
• Ensures clients receive services that are focused on presenting problems and clients' request for
treatment.
• Directs crisis intervention efforts and intervenes as required.
• Monitors client meetings, admission, continued stay and discharge criteria.
• Reviews caseloads regularly to ensure appropriate utilization of services.
• Oversees hiring, training, and performance management of staff within the program.
• Facilitates team meetings.
• Participates in internal and external meetings as needed by program and agency.
• Ensures client, program and agency documentation is completed in a timely manner and
according to program, agency, funder and accreditation/licensing standards.
• Acts as primary point person for program and provides back up coverage as needed by program
and agency.
• Ensures proper maintenance of vehicles/if applicable.
• Will collaborate across teams and divisions to improve quality, workflow, and communication to
improve efficiency and general outcomes
• Ensures timely completion of reports.
• Oversees completion of chart audits.
• Ensures completion of insurance authorization for services rendered as necessary.
• Develop and executes marketing plan for program as needed
• On call coverage during and after program hours as assigned.
• Ensures proper maintenance of vehicles/if applicable.
• Participates in committees to improve agency service delivery and quality improvement.
• Responsible for program budgets and productivity expectations
• Ensures compliance with regulating bodies.
• Additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Master's Degree in mental health related field. Bachelor's degree may be substituted for
education in some programs.
Experience: A minimum of 3 years' experience working with identified population. Two years of
supervisory experience in a behavioral health setting preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: none
- Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
- Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
- Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
- Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!
And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility)
COMPENSATION*: $66,698.53 minimum -$100,046.13 maximum
*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience and internal equity, as well as, adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)
