Description
Everest Recovery Centers is run by seasoned veterans in the substance use disorder treatment field. Our mission is:
To improve lives and strengthen communities, one connection at a time.
We help people rebuild their self-esteem and reestablish their roles as productive family members through our outpatient services, which include medication-assisted treatment; diagnostic assessment, recurrence prevention and support groups, addiction education, counseling, and more.
This position reports to the COO and works collaboratively with a small home office staff in growing the program.
Current Opening
We are currently seeking a Full time Program Director for a new location we are opening in Ellsworth, ME. (Hours typically 5:30/6am-2pm) This is a unique opportunity to help build and maintain an Opioid Treatment Program from the ground up.
Benefits
Everest Recovery provides a great benefits package which includes:
- Collaborative, Patient-Centered Culture
- Bonus Compensation
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Eleven paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Leave
- Company sponsored life coverage
- 401(k) Retirement plan w/ company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Additional supplemental insurances available as well
- Professional Development
Position Summary
The Program Director is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction and daily operations of the clinic. This role is accountable for promoting patient-centered services, staff development, regulatory compliance, and partnering with the community.
Program Leadership & Operations
- Oversee the development and maintenance of all day-to-day operations of the facility.
- Champion our mission, philosophy and core values.
- Lead the development and tracking of measurable tactics to drive the strategic plan.
- Foster collaboration and cohesion between departments
- Ensure appropriate staffing levels to support the clinic
- Participate in supervision, professional development, and on-going training of Everest Recovery staff.
- Staff Administration- onboarding, payroll, performance mgmt, etc.
Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure clinic compliance with all state and federal regulation
- Maintain program readiness for audits, inspections, surveys.
- Ensure proper documentation, record-keeping and confidentiality of patient data.
- Ensure staff compliance with training and policy requirements
- Oversee and supervise the medication control of the Everest Recovery clinic
Quality & Performance
- Responsible for program management and statistical evaluation to maintain patient rights and safety
- Monitor performance improvement, effectiveness and quality processes in alignment with goals. Implement improvement plans as needed.
- Responsible for fiscal compliance within the yearly budget guidelines
Community & Stakeholder Engagement
- Develop and maintain partnerships with healthcare providers, community organizations, referral sources, and regulatory agencies.
- Ensure the program is well represented at community events, forums, coalitions, network opportunities, etc.
- Promote program visibility, brand and access for patients.
Requirements
- A Master’s Degree OR
- A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a specialty in nursing/health administration, nursing/counseling education or a clinical specialty in the human services), public administration, business management or other related field; or commensurate amount of experience.
- Experience working in an Opioid Treatment Program setting preferably in Maine, which includes supervision of others, direct service and program planning.
- Strong conflict resolution skills
- Excellent Communication skills
- Ability to be adaptable/flexible in a busy environment
- Strong Decision-making skills
- Strong Problem-solving skills