Bachelor's degree in social sciences, criminal justice, public health, or business administration; Master's preferred.
2+ years of experience in a therapeutic community setting or as Program Director/Clinical Supervisor.
Current certifications required (e.g., CAP, MCAP, CCJAP, LMHC, LCSW).
Valid local driver's license and insurance with a good driving record.
Strong knowledge of health regulations, program funding, and management principles.
Responsibilities
Oversee clinical services and client supervision to achieve program objectives.
Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues and enhance service quality.
Provide management with updates on integration efforts and recommendations for new initiatives.
Monitor compliance with contractual and legal standards and execute corrective actions as needed.
Audit client services and documentation for accuracy and timeliness.
Manage program budgets, approve expenditures, and address budget variances effectively.
Guide professional development of staff and foster a culture aligned with organization values.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
Employee wellness programs that incentivize fitness and health.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
Generous paid time off policy with 18 days plus 9 holidays annually.
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education up to $5,250 per year.
Full Job Description
Location:
Program Directors are responsible for:
Oversees the integration of clinical services and milieu management (client supervision) to support program goals.
Meets with supervisors, managers, vendors, department officials, or other entities to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
Provides integration effort updates to higher level management with recommendations for cross functional initiatives.
Audits, monitors, evaluates assigned program services and results to ensure contractual and licensure compliance, as well as compliance with business, health, safety, environmental, and employee relations regulations and laws. Initiates corrective actions to meet specifications for quality, quantity, schedule and cost.
Oversees client services by, auditing client records, reviewing client recommended discharge plans, and conducting client case reviews to ensure consistent and timely documentation of reports and investigations.
Develops program budget projections, monitors and approves expenditures, and initiates corrective actions to resolve variances. Reviews financial reports including contract utilization and income and expenses to ensure accuracy and budgetary and contractual compliance.
Prepares regular and special reports or analyses on financial status and program results and activities, for review and use by managers and executives in planning and evaluating program activities, services, and results.
Assists management in developing and refining program policies and procedures; and research, planning, securing approval of, and implementing new or enhanced program services per contract to ensure maximum utilization of unit treatment resources.
Manages and leads assigned personnel to promote commitment to organization philosophy and mission, and continuous professional growth and development of staff.
Interviews, hires, evaluates work performance, disciplines and discharges subordinate staff.
Assists managers in resolving complex employee relations problems and approves appropriate recommendations for personnel actions.
Responsible for quality control of the programs and services across several facilities in the assigned area.
Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30AM-4:00PM
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any of the social sciences, criminal justice, public health, or business administration. Master's degree in psychology, social work, mental health or substance abuse counseling, or closely related field, preferred
Two (2) years of relevant experience in a therapeutic community setting or management experience as a Program Director / Clinical Supervisor with successful completion of TC experiential training; or a combination of equivalent education and life experience.
One of the following is required: Current Certified Addictions Professional (CAP); or Masters Certified Addictions Counselor (MCAP); or Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional (CCJAP) OR Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Valid local driver's license, insurance and good driving record required. Must be at least 21 years of age.
Strong knowledge of health administration regulations and standards, program funding and financing, and applicable laws and regulations; in-depth knowledge of management theories and techniques
Strong communication skills to exchange information and interact with treatment team, clients, client families and outside vendors and agencies
Working knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations governing health records confidentiality
Strong leadership skills
Strong critical thinking, high level persuasion and negotiation and presentation skills
High level problem-solving and analytical abilities to organize, plan and direct activities and operations within assigned geographical area
Ability to organize, evaluate, plan effective administration and operation of diverse programs and services dispersed across a geographic region
Physical Requirements:
Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with clients
Ability to record, proofread and check documents and files for accuracy, to prepare and analyze data and figures, transcribe, read
Ability to communicate with others, and speak to groups or individuals in order to gather and present information.
Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data
Ability to respond to telephones, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises
Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely, and remain alert to traffic conditions and to identify and comply with traffic signals and signs.
Compensation (based on experience and credentials):
Range begins at $86,823 annually
Management Incentive Compensation Plan (MICP): You will be eligible to participate in the Management Incentive Compensation Plan (MICP) in the next fiscal year 2025 based on the organization's business results and your individual performance. You are eligible to receive up to 15% of your annual base salary.
Gateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit increases.
Benefits at Gateway Foundation:
Health and Wellness:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
Financial Wellbeing:
403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Gateway
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Flexibility and Time Off:
18 paid time off days per year - accrual rates increase with years of service
9 paid company holidays
Work-life-balance
Personal Development:
Training & Development Programs
Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU's and job-related training
Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance
