GILEAD - Program Director

Established in 1968, Gilead has over 50 years of experience providing the highest quality services that support each person’s recovery from mental health or substance use challenges in their lives. Gilead empowers personal growth, independence and recovery through improved mental health, physical well-being, and community integration. Gilead’s supportive and collaborative services are marked by excellence, compassion, innovation, and integrity.

About The Position

The Outpatient/IOP Director Gilead’s New Britain and Middletown area adult substance use disorder treatment programs works 40 hours Monday – Friday 8-4pm to provide administrative/clinical oversight of multiple programs (Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient addictions programs), oversight and administration of a CT Judicial Branch CSSD contract, personnel management and supervision of clinical services, to ensure services meet the needs of Gilead’s client population and that they are consistent with Gilead’s Mission and Recovery Core Principles.

Minimum Requirements

• Required: Master’s Degree in Human Services Field
• Full Licensure Required (LMFT, LCSW, LPC)
• Number of Years of Experience: 5
• Prior administrative, supervisory and clinical experience directing services in the field of mental health and addiction services
• Prior knowledge of mental health and addictions treatments and best practices
• Must maintain and provide proof of valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing
• Reliable use of personal vehicle as needed
  
  

We Offer

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Gilead Community Services is an eligible employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. If you have qualifying federal student loans and work with us full-time, you may be eligible to have your remaining loan balance forgiven after making 120 qualifying monthly payments — typically after six years of service.
• HRSA NHSC & STAR Loan Repayment Programs (HRSA LRP). The Farrell Treatment Center is an approved site for the HRSA NHSC and STAR Loan Repayment Programs. If you have qualifying federal student loans and work with us full-time or part-time in select clinical or paraprofessional positions, you may be eligible to receive loan repayment benefits in exchange for working in a qualified setting for a set period of time.
• We pay the cost of annual licensing renewals.
• Generous paid time off (up to 4 weeks paid vacation, 13 holidays, 2 paid personal days, 12 sick days).
• Truly affordable medical, dental and vision benefits that save you nearly 50% more than the national average.
• Investment in your future through our 401(k) retirement plan and match, scholarship programs, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.
• Peace of mind with free long-term disability insurance and affordable short- and long-term life insurance options.
  
  

This is a non-union position that pays $87,365.30-106,779.82 dependent on experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides a high level of clinical expertise regarding substance abuse and co-occurring substance use disorders
• Creates, monitors and maintains processes for all contractual agreements, accreditation standards and licensing regulations for programs of responsibility (e.g., Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), the Department of Public Health (DPH), the Department of Children and Families (DCF), CARF, etc.).
• Maintains and implements clinical models consistent with evidenced-based and best practices with a special focus on trauma-informed, recovery-oriented and restorative treatment approaches.
• Monitors clinical quality assurance through staff evaluations, assessment of educational and training needs and supervision of each of the therapeutic programs.
• Consults with the Clinical Department Director, Prescriber staff and Administrative Leadership staff regarding medical and mental health risk management needs.
• Responds to afterhours calls, for evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Works in coordination with the agency Administrative Support staff for proficient service delivery. Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Gilead employees are held to standards and regulations set by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and other regulatory bodies. These standards are outlined in Gilead’s “Standards of Conduct” policy. It’s important that these standards and regulations are met through all duties performed, outcomes achieved, and conditions kept within the organization.

We support equality for and advancement of all people, based on their qualifications and actions alone, without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability.

Our company is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to total.rewards@oakhillct.org. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to accessibility and inclusion.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.