Director of Residential Program
Job Details
Job Location
Ronkonkoma Residential - Ronkonkoma, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Graduate Degree
Salary Range
$85,100.00 - $127,700.00 Salary
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Morning
Job Category
Management
Description
SUMMARY
The Director of Residential Services oversees clinical and administrative operations for programs located in facilities in Long Island and New York. This person is responsible for ensuring that all facilities under his/her supervision comply with Phoenix House policies and procedures as well as all regulatory and licensing requirements. This position collaborates closely with staff to address strategic and financial plans, new program development, and community and media relations - all with a strong bottom line focus.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Assist in the management of a budget and staff.
Provide clinical and operation leadership to directors of adolescent and adult residential programs. Facilities and programs are located throughout the New York City metro area, and Long Island.
Drive the execution of all budgeted programs to achieve bottom line results, as well as to develop contingency plans to address any shortfalls that develop during the budget year.
Translate key goals and strategic priorities into all areas of program development and implementation
Develop a strong team approach in planning ways to achieve significant program growth
Establish systems to accurately measure progress toward objectives/tasks and provide feedback on results
Assist facilities and administrative departments in reflecting strategic goals in their budgets
Recruit, retain and motivate staff through leadership, goal setting, accountability, and performance feedback & coaching. Will provide the strategic leadership to gain commitment and mobilize others to achieve organizational goals.
Build internal monitoring and databases information collection systems that facilitate the retrieval and use of organizational and program information.
Participate in meetings, workshops and advisory groups with other drug and rehabilitation agencies and alliances
Participate in community programs media activities and speaking engagements
Develop program literature and marketing initiatives to assure that the facilities and programs under his/her direction operate at optimum capacity.
Will contribute to the development and education of the workforce by providing field instruction supervision, licensing hours supervision, and/or conducting staff training related to their specialty, clinical license and/or degree, on an as needed basis
COMPETENCIES (KSAs)
Leadership
Initiative
Ethical Practices
Judgment
Relationship Management
Emotional Intelligence
Professional Boundaries
Global and Cultural Awareness
Critical Evaluation
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Communication
Teamwork
Crisis Management
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Mental Health or related field or equivalent gained through combination of education and experienceLICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Qualified Health Professional (QHP)
Independent license issued by NYS
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
3 to 5 years of relevant experience with a demonstrated ability to achieve bottom line results and build strong teams
Familiarity with regulations governing substance use disorder treatment services
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in an indoor office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. Travel between programs is required.PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Regularly required to sit, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
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