About us:

At Cedar Creek, we treat a wide range of mental health conditions using evidence-based approaches that are tailored to the unique needs of each individual and delivered with care and compassion. We provide residential mental health treatment for adults (18 ) of all genders in a safe and compassionate environment. Our experienced clinical team specializes in complex cases, delivering evidence-based care tailored to each individual. We create a supportive setting that fosters healing and long-term recovery. As part of our commitment to whole-person care, our Family Support Program offers multiple opportunities for family therapy to assist loved ones throughout the treatment journey.

What We Offer

•        Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence
•        Multiple Career Development Pathways
•        Company Supported Continuing Education & Certification
•        Multiple Health Plan Design Options Available
•        Flexible Dental & Vision Plan Options
•        100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support
•        100% Company Paid Critical Illness (with health enrollment plan)
•        100% Company Paid Life & ADD
•        401K with Company Match
•        Company-Sponsored HSA, FSA, & DSA Tax Savings Accounts
•        Generous Team Member Referral Program
•        Parental Leave

Position Summary

The Executive Director is responsible for financial, administrative, clinical, and legal (accreditation, licensing, compliance) aspects of the organizational and operational management which includes but is not limited to; public relations and marketing; sound management of all fiscal resources; supervision of existing program staff; development and management of information technology; and development of the strategic plan. The Executive Director must drive the organization to provide more and better services to clients in need, in accordance with the organizations mission statement and best clinical and business practices.

Relationships and Contacts

Within the organization: Establish and maintain productive working relationships with peers and accounting team members throughout Cedar Creek and affiliated facilities.

Outside the organization: Establish and maintain productive working relationships with third party vendors, as necessary.

Position Responsibilities Organizational Development

1. Oversee and support current program staff and develop short and long tern professional development plans
2. Oversee and support procedures including recruitment, approval, confidentiality, retention, and discharge as appropriate.
3. In conjunction with the CEO, develop a strategic plan that recognizes changing client needs; organizational strengths and weaknesses; the organization's mission, vision, and values; and the changing provider and reimbursement landscapes.

Financial Management and Administration

1. Ensure that Cedar Creek is fiscally sound. Work with staff and CEO to prepare and meet budgets. Establish rigorous accountability standard for budget tracking.
2. Direct financial activities and makes decisions based on plans and policies. Assure compliance and accountability to regulatory bodies. Engage with CEO and CFO in financial planning and diversification activities.
3. Maintain fiscal responsibility and report to the CEO regularly.
4. Implement the organization's Board-approved strategic plan and implement other Board plans in a timely way as they relate to programs, communication, and business development.
5. Ensure legal compliance and program and fiscal accountability.
6. Promote active and broad participation by partner organizations and volunteers.
7. Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments in Human Services, cultural organizations as well as primary mental health treatment.
8. Manage information technology to increase operational and clinical efficiency and effectiveness.

Program Development and Management

1. Oversee the current programs of the agency and working with staff to develop programs to achieve objectives of the strategic plan.
2. Identify and cultivate partner organizations locally, regionally, and nationally for mutual program benefit.
3. Maintain identified level of compliance with state licensing.
4. Maintain develop and maintain accreditation, quality process and accreditation level that is selected.
5. Develop and implement specific skills training for all level of staff.

Personnel

1. Develop and implement board approved personnel policies
2. Ensure proper hiring and termination procedures ensured by law and organizational policy
3. Direct supervision of managers and oversee all disciplinary actions
4. Provide adequate supervision and evaluation of all staff and volunteers
5. Encourage staff and volunteer development and education

Technology

1. Develop and implement a technology migration path designed to improve efficiency and effectiveness of services.
2. Assure technological compliance with HIPAA and other confidentiality requirements.
3. Implement technologies that support: integration of the organization internally and externally; client integration with service providers; effective use of clinical staff time; effective use of administrative staff time.
4. Assure that the organization remains in compliance with all software licensing agreements.
5. Manage data as a corporate resource, both safe and accessible. Assure that corporate data is stored and housed appropriately, including backup, security, and accessibility.

Clinical Management

1. Establish clinical philosophy and direction for the organization.
2. Maintain awareness personally and organizationally of clinical trends, directions, and best practices including, among others, harm reduction, trauma informed care, and co-occurring disorder treatment.
3. Assure that all treatment provided is consistent with evidence-based practices
4. Define, measure, and report clinical outcomes.
5. Establish and report on quality measures not encompassed by “outcomes”.
6. Manage clinical staff, assuring appropriate training and development.
7. Maintain compliance with all staffing standards (CARF, OMHSAS…), including client/clinician ratios, required qualifications, and required training.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

Minimum of five years’ experience in senior level administrative management and professional background in primary mental health treatment and recovery. Master’s level education in Social Work, Counseling or similar field. Preferred to be licensed in Clinical Social Work or Professional Counseling. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the concepts of primary mental health and recovery

Additional Experience and Education

• Demonstrated experience in oversight of accounting, budgeting and expertise in financial analysis
• Compliance with OMHSAS licensing standards and JCAH accreditation standards
• Proven ability to create and manage change, growth, and continuous improvement
• Strong administrative and communication skills and demonstrated success in strategic planning, board development, donor cultivation and fundraising

• Outstanding ability to manage and motivate change and growth.

• Demonstrate leadership, sense of vision and ability to motivate others

• Strong interpersonal skills and a professional presentation and demeanor

• Strong verbal and written communication and listening skills
• Integrity and an ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong analytical skills
• Extensive knowledge and background in finance, budgeting, contract compliance, information technology
• Experience and knowledge accounting and financial analysis
• Demonstration of initiative, creativity and follow through
• Strong sense of organization and planning and able to manage time well
• Ability to multi-task and be in control of numerous tasks at one time
• Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Quick Books, Excel, MS Word, and email systems
• Must be flexible able to work evenings, weekend. Occasional travel

STR Cedar Creek provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment.STR Cedar Creek reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “At-Will.”

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