Program Director – Adult Intensive Services

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Program Director - Adult Intensive Services

Provide operational, programmatic and clinical leadership and supervision for Adult Intensive Services including residential and community-based services. As a senior leader, the Program Director maintains community stakeholder relationships and guides program policy to support the needs of clients, staff, and programs in our system of care.

Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent programming and service delivery for adults who are diagnosed with major and prolonged mental illness
• Manage teams and programs within Adult Intensive Services including direct supervision, meeting facilitation, hiring, performance management and the employee lifecycle, ensuring adequate staffing and the proper allocation of limited resources
• Develop clinical competencies of staff aligning with best practice and client care
• Develop services to help clients develop skills and supports important to them
• Support system operations with an understanding of budget, contracts, compliance/regulations, and necessary performance outcomes

Requirements:

• Master’s degree
• Vermont clinical licensure in good standing and ability to supervise others toward licensure
• Driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle
• Five years combination of mental health and/or substance use direct experience
• Three years supervisory and management experience
• A strong understanding of clinical best practices for adults with major mental illness, co-occurring treatment, and trauma informed care.

Structure:

• Full-time
• Exempt
• Starting at $88,538.22
• We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience

Benefits:

• Accrue 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees (and increasing with years of service); pro-rated for positions 16 hours or more
• Comprehensive Health Insurance with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.
• Two Dental options
• Vision Insurance
• Employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
• Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account
• Childcare Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral program with financial payment
• Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
• Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education
• Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!
• Employee referral bonus, subject to Howard Center policy.

Our Values: Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast in our practice and pursuit of excellence.

Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people of color, LGBTQIA and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.

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