Program Director
4734 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL, 60651
Full-time, exempt
Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc. (H.A.S.) is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization providing behavioral health services to Chicago and the surrounding communities. We offer a continuum of programs addressing substance abuse, mental health, adolescent issues, family relationships, and more. Every year, H.A.S. serves over six thousand individuals.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly salary
- Health insurance (PPO, HMO)
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending account (FSA) / Health savings account (HSA)
- Life insurance
- CEU eligible on-site trainings
- Supervision
- $200 Professional Development
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Under the supervision of the Clinical Operations Director, the Program Director of Behavioral Health Services is responsible for the direct supervision of Program Managers/Supervisors for selected programs. The incumbent works collaboratively with Program Managers/Supervisors to oversee and assure effective operations for all programmatic facilities. Develop New Funding Opportunities to expand programming and maintain existing funding levels in depth knowledge of billing practices for CMHC and SUPR programming in order to maximize funding received.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise and assist Program Managers/Supervisors in administrative and operational activities.
- Assist the Clinical Operations Director in the implementation of new programs and services (manages assigned programs).
- Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of agency goals and standards which includes integration of Mental Health and Substance Abuse services.
- Initiate and or assist QA Matrix – Oversight / Training.
- Maintain/monitor the integration of services within the organization.
- Monitor and ensure that the various programs maintain the CARF regulatory standards and Licensure of State, City and Federal Government and recommend action plans for correction when appropriate.
- Maintain standards of Quality of the Programs using evidence models and measure outcomes performance.
- Diversification of Participant Payor Mix, government, third party payor (insurance) and first payors.
- Operationalize contractual obligations with guidance from Clinical Operations Director.
- Plan and work with Program Managers/Supervisors to establish and implement policies and procedures for the agency’s programs and services. Acts as backup to Program Managers/Supervisors.
- Ensures and reviews that monthly program census are accurate, meet projections and are submitted on a timely manner.
- Conduct regularly scheduled Managers/Supervisors meetings. Schedule regular meetings with Clinical Operations Director.
- Conduct Program Managers/Supervisors annual performance appraisals; make and implement recommendations when hiring, promoting, disciplining, and/or terminating employees.
- Attend and participates in Executive Team meetings, and in strategic and annual planning activities of the agency.
- Represents HAS in all levels with external authorities and the community as required.
- Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field to enhance professional expertise by reading appropriate journals, books, and other professional literature; and attending conferences, seminars, etc.
- Participate in agency fund-raising efforts and assist with identifying donors.
- Direct all activities related to staffing including hiring, training, development and evaluation of staff. Assigns tasks; prioritizes and coordinates work.
- Be able to develop new program plans – and initiate as directed.
- Grant monitoring as required.
- Monitors and adheres to budget. Approves and monitors expenditures, payroll, purchases and other actions to ensure compliance with budget guidelines.
- Perform any other related duties as requested by the Clinical Operations Director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have a Master’s in Human Services/Social Sciences degree from a regionally accredited educational institution which has U.S. Department of Education approval. Social Work Degree is preferred.
- Must have a minimum of five (5) years clinical experience and five (5) years of management experience in the substance abuse field.
- Must have an active and good standing LCPC or LCSW.
- Must have a thorough knowledge of behavioral health field, as well as the etiology, epidemiology, treatment and prevention of behavioral issues.
- Must be familiar with DHS regulations, 2060 & 2090, DSM-V, ASAM-PPC IIR placement criteria, Managed Care and CARF Standards. DMH rules 132 and 140 to section D.
- Must have a thorough knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) model, MI-Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Screening Brief Intervention and Referral for Treatment (SBIRT).
- Must have knowledge of proposal writing to increase revenue within the programs.
- Excellent supervisory skills (i.e., team building and coaching skills, with the ability to lead, encourage and train staff).
- Proficient in communicating accurately and effectively in both verbal and written correspondence, predominately English.
- Must have working knowledge of not for profit financial application/analysis.
- IAODAPCA certified preferred.
- Knowledge of MS Office applications.
- Willingness to work flexible hours and be on call/backup as needed
- Possession of a valid Illinois Drivers License and willingness to use personal vehicle during the course of employment.
- H.A.S. requires all staff to work onsite.
EOE