Programs Director Jobs in Sandwich, MA (NOW HIRING)

Location: Youth Point Clinic - Hyannis, MA
Education: Master's degree in behavioral health or related field
Pay Range: $93,600-$120,640 salaried annually depending on experience, education, and licensure; $2000 Sign-On Bonus!
Status: Full Time; Monday-Friday
Shift: Day Shift (can be flexible; generally, 8am-4:30pm or 9a-5:30pm)

About Us

High Point & Affiliated Organizations (HPAO) is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point has programs located throughout Southeastern Massachusetts, offering a full continuum of care for substance use and mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life.

Youth Program Director Requirements

• Must always present as courteous and professional;
• Highly organized with the ability to keep accurate notes and records;
• Experience with EHR systems and reports;
• Excellent computer skills;
• Ability to multi-task;
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks;
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas in logical and clear fashion;
• Proficiency and knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs including the ability to learn, use and train High Point and Affiliated Organization (HPAO) Electronic Health Records (EHR);
• Must have the ability to work with others in a cooperative and collaborative manner;
• An understanding of the relationship between substance uses and mental health issues and/or self-help programs;
• An understanding of boundaries and ethics;
• Comply with Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Substance Abuse Confidentiality Regulations and HIPAA Regulations;
• Certification in the HPAO approved de-escalation program.

Youth Program Director Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive and evidence-based treatment program to comply with all laws, regulations of the Department of Public Health Bureau of Substance Abuse Services, accrediting bodies and organizational policy;
• Oversee hiring, training, supervision, directly or indirectly, and evaluation of all staff in program;
• Ensure staffing meets requirements;
• Develop and assure adequate staffing coverage for regulatory requirements;
• Annually review job descriptions for all unit staff and complete performance evaluations on persons directly supervised in accordance with agency procedures;
• Assure accurate and timely completion of all required documentation required by agency policy, regulation, or contract;
• Assist in preparing an annual budget and managing expenses to stay within the approved budget;
• Keep COO / DON fully informed of critical incidents, unit productivity, client caseloads, expenditures, potential new contracts, and issues that could affect the program;
• Attend and participate in management meetings as scheduled and professionally represent the facility in community meetings;
• Train and oversee compliance with resident confidentiality laws, including CFR 45 HIPAA, and CFR 42 Part 2, Alcohol and Drug Resident Records, including reporting breaches to Compliance for proper notification to regulatory agencies;
• Reliable work attendance and ability to respond to after-hours emergency situations;
• Demonstrated skill in supervision, coaching, and appropriate disciplinary documentation;
• Preparation of reports and correspondence in response to licensing and accreditation boards;
• Collaborate and participate in meetings with other community organizations to enhance communication and service delivery within the community;
• Participate in budget development and monthly review process;
• Routinely review client charts (open and closed) to ensure that the structure and substance are in accordance with licensing and accreditations standards;
• Advertising, interviewing, hiring and training of all new staff;
• Participate in RFR processes to maintain current programing and development new programming;
• Ensure that clinical activities are carried out in accordance with HPTC’s written plans for quality assurance, utilization review/management and staff growth and development;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and carry out responsibilities with minimal direction;
• Maintain CPR, Crisis Management and other mandatory trainings;
• Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of treatment of services according to standards of practice and rules and regulation of the Department of Public Health, Health Care Quality, Joint Commission and Insurance Performance Specifications;
• Oversees implementation of HPAO policies and procedures related to service delivery and operations;
• Oversees program productivity, monitoring census, staff caseloads, and scheduling of staff;
• Provides weekly supervision to all staff, in accordance with High Point policy and performance specifications;
• Conducts regular staff meetings, at least monthly, to site program staff;
• Provide After Hours/On Call Clinical support for clinicians as needed:
• Shall have profit and loss responsibilities and assist in preparation of the operating budget, including implementation, maintenance, and review of budget;
• Complete regular chart reviews to ensure documentation of services meets compliance/quality standards and performance specifications;
• Ensure program tally card chart audits, indicators and documentation are prepared timely;
• Attend mandatory trainings, as well as those assigned by COO;
• Ensure all staff complete mandatory trainings as assigned;
• Participates in marketing and community outreach activities;
• Represents agency in provider meetings as assigned by COO;
• Maintain professional license in good standing;
• Other duties as assigned by COO and President/CEO.

Youth Program Director Qualifications

• Master's degree in behavioral health or related field;
• Independently licensed for 3+ years in behavioral health, including: LMFT, LICSW, LMHC;
• 2+ years' experience working with youth and families.

Benefits

High Point’s main objective is to ensure employees and their families lead fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide resources and support that help build and sustain physical, financial, and emotional well-being so employees can focus on what matters most.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts and dependent care accounts
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid vacation and time off
• PFML
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonuses and referral incentives
• Discounted auto, home, and renters’ insurance
• Free courses to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
• Company-paid CEU training with education days
• Free meals at select programs, based on availability