Behavioral Health Program Director

Position: Program Director

Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Hours: 37.5 hours/week

NOTE: This position does not have any on-call responsibilities.

The Programs Manager provides and coordinates program and personnel management for assigned agency and program activities.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in social services/social work, 3 years progressive management and/or supervision experience in a behavioral health setting.

Preferred: Master’s Degree in social services/social work and 5 years progressive management and/or supervision experience in a behavioral health setting.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

· Must have knowledge of program and personnel management at a level generally acquired through 3 years related experience.

· Must have a working knowledge of mental illness and experience working with people with disabilities.

· Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.

· Must be able to interact and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.

· Must have extensive working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software.

· Work requires continual attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.

· Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated organizational skills needed to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.

· Work requires a working knowledge of business procedures/practices and an excellent command of the English language.

· Analytical ability is required in order to gather and summarize data for reports, find solutions to various administrative problems, and prioritize work.

WORKING HOURS

Primary work hours will be Monday - Friday, 8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. although the employee will be expected to attend occasional evening and/or weekend meetings or stay later to complete high-priority tasks as the job demands.

ESEENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The major responsibilities of the Program Director will be to:

Personnel Management/Supervision:

· Provide direct supervision of assigned agency programs, including reviewing timesheets and expense reports, conducting performance evaluations, and other supervisory tasks as appropriate.

· Participate and/or make recommendations regarding the hiring process.

· Facilitate internal communication with employees regarding agency policies, work schedules, etc.

· Review and approval of employee leave requests and management of flex-time and other scheduling.

· Maintain and develop agency personnel and other forms.

Program Management/Development:

· Provide program planning and overall program supervision.

· Monitor program financials on at least a quarterly basis; review program financial statements with program heads and other program staff.

· Develop, revise and evaluate program policies, forms and procedures.

· Facilitate and participate in formal and informal staff/department meetings.

· Conduct program planning/development and interpretation of overall program objectives.

· Advise employees on problems related to the overall delivery of services.

· Review and distribute program reports to funding sources.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Program management/supervisory: 5 years (Preferred)
• Behavioral health program: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $58,000 - $60,000