Program Director, OMH Program

Our Mission:

Since 1967, Odyssey House has been providing innovative services and programs to a broad population of individuals and families struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Odyssey House helps New Yorkers of all ages—and across all five boroughs—beat drugs and alcohol with highly individualized treatment programs. Odyssey House provides high quality, holistic treatment impacting all major life spheres, including: psychological, physical, social, family, educational and spiritual in order to support personal rehabilitation, renewal and family restoration.

If that sounds different than other treatment programs, you’re right. Because Odyssey is where recovery gets real.

In addition to competitive salaries, Odyssey House offers:

• A 35-hour work week (as opposed to a 40-hour work week)
• Vacation Plan and Holiday Schedule
• Life Insurance
• Medical Insurance (Two Plans)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Additional Insurance Coverages (hospitalization, accidental, critical illness coverage)
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account
• 403(b) Plan
• Corporate Counseling Associates (CCA) EAP benefit
• Ability Assist Counseling Services (through The Hartford)
• Commuter Benefits
• Educational Assistance Programs
• Special shopping discounts through ADP Marketplace and PlumBenefits
• RUFit?! Fitness Program
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Assistance
• Optum Financial Service through ConnectYourCare
• Benefit Advocacy Center through Gallagher

Salary Range: $70,000.00-80,000.00

MAJOR FUNCTIONS:

The Program Director is responsible for the day to day operation and coordination of a 50 unit OMH funded CR/SRO Transitional Housing program and the Department of Mental Health & Hygiene Outreach grant. The Program Director is responsible for the actions, job performance and guidance of all program employees, and for the direct supervision of the staff.

The Program Director is responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance and Odyssey House organizational standards. He/she serves as a bridge between the program staff and the Sr, Director of Mental Health & Housing Services

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Interview, hire, and orient all program staff.
2. Develop and monitor program systems, policies and procedures.
3. Act as liaison to funding and referral sources, the community-at-large, and the corporate officers.
4. Maintain Quality Assurance/Utilization Review of changes and clinical services.
5. Supervise the maintenance of adequate and up-to-date records on all tenants, as well as supervise record-keeping responsibilities of staff.
6. Maintain good community and interagency relations.
7. Manage resident re-certifications, rent increases, and utility allowance changes to ensure Tax Credit Compliance.
8. Complete annual/quarterly/monthly compliance Tax Credit reports as required.
9. Supervise the maintenance of adequate and up-to-date records on all the tenants, as well as supervisee record-keeping responsibilities of staff.
10. Prepare monthly reports for the Sr. Director of Mental Health Services. Prepare OMH annual report.
11. Ensure supervision for staff as per Odyssey House internal policies. Prepare written annul and six-month evaluations on staff under his/her supervision. Prepare annual evaluations on all staff.
12. Comply with all OMH DOMHH regulations and participate in the certification process.
13. Maintain good relations with and act as liaison to the state monitoring agency.
14. Prepare all proposals and reports as needed.
15. Conduct regular clinical and administrative meetings with staff.
16. Provide ongoing training for clinical staff and participate in Odyssey House in-service trainings.
17. Directly supervises the Administrative Assistant/Entitlements Specialist, the Clinical Coordinator, the Case Managers, Pharmacy Technician and OMH ASPIRE Scatter-Site case manager.
18. Other duties as assigned.

1. Master’s Level Clinical Degree with clinical experience working with target population highly preferred or Bachelor's Degree within a clinical setting and 2 years’ experience in administration and one year in a clinical, mental health, housing or chemical dependency setting required.
2. Qualified Mental Health Professional (e.g. LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, CRC, Ph.D., MSN)
3. Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
4. This position will require availability as needed including on call responsibilities.

Location Available:

Odyssey House Park Avenue
113 East 123rd Street
New York, NY 10035

Odyssey House is an equal opportunity employer maintaining a non-discriminatory policy on hiring of its personnel. Odyssey House, and its operational divisions, will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizen status in all employment decisions including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, training, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.