Director of Transitional Living Programs

Responsible for oversight and strategic management of transitional housing programs, including residential group homes and independent living apartments, serving adults with serious mental illness.  This leadership role ensures high-quality, person-centered care within a recovery-oriented framework.  The Director will lead multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, managing budgets, and fostering collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to support transitions to greater independence.  The Director will maintain streamlined, standardized program requirements to ensure consistent program delivery and compliance across all locations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of multiple transitional living locations, including supervised group homes and independent living apartments.
• Ensure services are delivered in alignment with agency mission, values, and best practices in psychiatric rehabilitation.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and professional development to program managers and staff.
• Foster a recovery-oriented environment that promotes dignity, autonomy, and empowerment for residents.
• Identify gaps in service delivery and opportunities for program expansion or enhancement.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory standards.
• Monitor program performance outcomes and workflows. Identify trends and take action for improvements. 
• Develop, maintain, and implement Bowen Health policy and procedures related to Transitional Living services.
• Collaborate with Bowen Health leaders to ensure program response meets expectations and needs and aligns with the organization’s clinical priorities and best practices.
• Develop and manage program budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocation.
• Work collaboratively with Practice Administrators, and program managers to ensure recommended service delivery and smooth transitions between levels of care are achieved.
• Work collaboratively with Healthcare Quality to oversee incident reporting, risk management, and emergency preparedness for Transitional Living Programs.
• Build and maintain partnerships with community agencies, law enforcement, housing/shelter providers, healthcare systems, and other stakeholders.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrates commitment to and practices in line with Bowen Health’s core values which are: respect, integrity, mission and stewardship.
• Strong understanding of recommended evidence-based behavioral health interventions.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Adapts and responds effectively to changing circumstances and unpredictable situations.
• Collaborates with multiple internal and external stakeholders with varied levels of interest, engagement, and knowledge of intensive needs and programs.
• Ability to inspire and motivate others to pursue Bowen Health’s shared values and dedication in promoting individual independence, recovery, and having a meaningful life.   
• Ability to analyze program data and feedback to make sustainable positive change.
• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements and standards, including DMHA, CMS, Joint Commission, IDOH, Indiana Code.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, public administration, MBA, or a related field preferred.
• Certificate or Professional License: None required.
• Experience: Minimum two years of leadership experience in behavioral health, housing, or community-based programs.
• Valid driver’s license and active liability insurance.
• Satisfactory results from criminal and driving record background checks.

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Promise of Equal Opportunity and Fostering a Fair and Respectful Workplace:

Bowen Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and respectful workplace. We comply with all applicable laws, including the ADA and OSHA regulations, and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Safety is a priority for all employees.

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