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Oaks Integrated Care

Program Director

Oaks Integrated Care, Montclair, New Jersey, us, 07043


Join our team today and immerse yourself in a rewarding career for years to come!

Our programs service adults, children, and families. Your role will be essential to our success, and your efforts will influence our ability to provide treatment to our community.

Competencies:

The potential employee must have the ability to demonstrate knowledge of wellness and recovery principles; psychotropic medications and uses; Harm Reduction including Medication Assisted Treatments (MAT); Person Centered Recovery; Addictions, Mental Health and Co-Occurring Treatment; Case Management; Computer literacy with Microsoft Office and Internet applications; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Time management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize workload; Well-developed clinical skills; Ability to understand budgeting, financial statements, Medicaid regulations and billing; Flexibility; Ability to communicate effectively with payers, state agencies, referral sources, providers, staff, executives, community agencies, and children and families; Understanding of principles of quality assurance/performance improvement; Assuring training needs and requirements of staff are met, including assuring annual performance evaluations; Trauma-informed; Knowledgeable about integration of behavioral and physical healthcare.

Responsibilities:

Provide clinical and administrative oversight of clinical Addictions and Mental Health services;

Participate in internal and external Continued Education for professional growth and development;

Work effectively with the multi-disciplinary treatment team;

Participate in internal and external community committees to maintain strong working relationships and create referral workflows with partner programs and organizations;

Maintain effective working relationships with partner organizations such as local Hospitals/EDs, law enforcement, prison systems, and other treatment providers;

Recruit, train, and develop a highly motivated and effective team;

Ensure staff receive adequate clinical oversight and supervision, including Peer Recovery Specialists;

Conduct team and individual meetings per agency, licensing and accreditation standards;

Provide guidance, leadership, and coaching to employees and ensure timely feedback including performance appraisals;

Maintain a positive working relationship with DMHAS, SAMHSA, County-based Health and Human Services and other regulatory entities, including ensuring timely submission of monthly and quarterly reports;

Ensure all programs meet licensing, accreditation, contract, and agency standards;

Assist in the development of policies and procedures and lead in operational implementation;

Oversee quality assurance and performance improvement activities related to contracting and company requirements;

Ensure programs meet productivity, LOS, revenue targets, and key performance standards/program outcomes;

Ensure clinical records for consumers are kept up to date and include timely documentation of treatment plans, progress notes, assessments, and discharge planning;

Clinical records are expected to meet Agency, regulatory, and accreditation standards as well as funding source requirements;

Work with Program Management to develop financial plans and implement at the program level;

Educate staff on implementation of Evidenced-Based Practices (EBPs) in all programs, including Medication Assisted Treatments, Intensive Outpatient Services, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy;

Develop and expand referral relationships, including county fee-for-service networks such as Drug Court, Substance Abuse Initiative (SAI), and State Probation/Parole programs;

Identify opportunities for growth and expansion of services;

Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

Competitive base salary

Medical and dental insurance

Vision plan

Retirement plan

Flexible spending plans

EXCELLENT time benefits for qualified positions!

Opportunity for personal and career growth, including supervision towards professional licensure for eligible candidates

Team-oriented environment – we practice the FISH! Philosophy

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field.

Extensive experience with mental health and addictions populations;

Supervisory experience required;

Active New Jersey LCADC, LCSW, LMFT, or LPC required; CCS, ACS, or appropriate clinical supervision certificate preferred;

Valid driver’s license.

All positions require a valid driver’s license in good standing and pre-employment drug screening. Oaks Integrated Care considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job, or any other legally protected status.

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