The Program Director is responsible for coordinating the daily operation of DD/MH services and applicable staff; for promoting personal growth and independence of service recipients in accordance with state and program regulations, Maxim policies and procedures, and applicable accreditation standards.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Organizes and directs the DD/MH Clinical operations of the office

　　Enforces and demonstrates compliance with all State, Federal, Local and accreditation standards, and Maxim policy

　　Identifies DD/MH clinical program needs and presents them to the Account Manager and Regional Director of DD/MH Services

　　Ensures supervision of all Staff as outlined in Supervision Contract

　　Ensures communication procedures and systems are in place to coordinate the implementation of each Consumer’s Person Centered Plan, ensures appropriate utilization and the coordination of necessary services to achieve comprehensive care

　　Communicates all occurrences and other pertinent information to the Account Manager and Regional Director of DD/MH Services

　　Maintains and promulgates the philosophy, goals, mission, and culture of Maxim Healthcare Services

　　Advocates for consumers in all situations

　　Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　Meets the minimum requirements and set qualifications as stated in 10A NCAC 27G .0104:

　　an individual who holds a license, provisional license, certificate, registration or permit issued by the governing board regulating a human service profession, except a registered nurse who is licensed to practice in the State of North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing who also has four years of full-time accumulated experience in MH/DD/SA with the population served; or

　　a graduate of a college or university with a Master’s degree in a human service field and has one year of full-time, post-graduate degree accumulated MH/DD/SA experience with the population served, or a substance abuse professional who has one year of full- time, post- graduate degree accumulated supervised experience in alcoholism and drug abuse counseling; or

　　a graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a human service field and has two years of full-time, post-bachelor's degree accumulated MH/DD/SA experience with the population served, or a substance abuse professional who has two years of full-time, post- bachelor's degree accumulated supervised experience in alcoholism and drug abuse counseling; or

　　a graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a field other than human services and has four years of full-time, post-bachelor's degree accumulated MH/DD/SA experience with the population served, or a substance abuse professional who has four years of full-time, post bachelor's degree accumulated supervised experience in alcoholism and drug abuse counseling

　　Knowledge of habilitation scope of services, state-specific regulations, and applicable accreditation standards preferred

　　Supervisory experience preferred

　　Proficiency in the English language is required

　　Benefits

　　At Maxim Healthcare Services, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

　　Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

　　Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

　　401(k) savings plan

　　Awards and recognition programs

　　About Maxim Healthcare Services

　　Maxim Healthcare Services has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.

　　Maxim Healthcare Services is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.