Program Administrator, Mental Health - Outpatient

This position has a $5,000 Sign On Bonus!

Discovery Behavioral Health (DBH) is a national leader in behavioral healthcare and one of the fastest growing companies in the field. DBH offers world-class treatment for those struggling with eating disorders, mental health, and substance use and places a high priority on seeking employees who share our passion for improving the lives we serve.

Since 1997, Discovery Mood and Anxiety Programs, DBH’s Mental Health Disorder Division, has helped thousands of patients discover their path to the full and rewarding lives they deserve with evidence-based and inclusive treatment options.

Our Offer to You!

We are dedicated to empowering our clinicians with their professional and personal development by providing:

• 401(k) with company match
• Healthcare benefits
• Vacation and sick days
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
• Resources to obtain certification in EMDR, CBT Trauma Focused therapies
• Support for pursuing multi-state licensure
• Continuing Education (CE) programs and training
• Supervision hours
• Networking opportunities and development of professional relations
• Weekly training opportunities
• Advancement opportunities within the organization

The Program Administrator is a vital leadership position and integral to the successful management of our program. The Program Administrator provides direction and supervision all of the staff members at the facility. The Program Administrator is responsible for the supervision and management of the treatment program, facility, staff and patients; consults with the Clinical Supervisor and Division Leadership weekly and on an as needed basis to ensure services, program functioning, and patient treatment are being conducted in a manner consistent with Discovery’s mission statement and values.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all aspects of the program to ensure quality
• Initiating any quality improvement measures that may be necessary
• Supervising weekly Treatment Team Meetings to ensure consistent and effective communication between treatment team members, proper oversight of client development and progress and to ensure a team approach is utilized in the treatment of our clients
• Monitoring and assessing staff morale and building team spirit and continuity; intervening and addressing any staff-related issues that are presented
• Participating in the interview process in a collaborative fashion to determine the appropriateness and qualifications of prospective staff members
• Providing adequate and ongoing training of facility employees, and sufficient oversight/supervision to ensure that all services are in keeping with the Discovery Mission Statement.
• Providing bi-monthly in-service trainings to all Professional and Counseling treatment staff. Areas of development and in-service training include but are not limited to:
  • Behavioral modification
  • Group Therapy
  • Milieu Management
  • Communication Skills
• Evaluating and apprising each member of the professional staff; completes a written narrative clearly identifying strengths, weaknesses, and goals for the coming year. These reviews are to be completed after the first three months of employment and yearly thereafter
• Contributing to effective teamwork by working independently with staff to combine their skills and energies in a focused manner and in keeping with the Discovery Mission Statement
• Keeps in contact with the clinical supervisors to ensure they are overseeing therapist process of utilization review and assisting in the process of assuring that all patients stays are covered in some way (i.e. insurance, private pay, etc).
• Ensuring full adherence to the policy and procedure manual
• Ensuring adherence to health code policies, JACHO and licensing regulations. Provides oversight of any/all audits as necessary
• Working with staff and facility manager to arrange coverage of all shifts, ensuring adequate staffing is provided. Adjusting staffing to match census when necessary
• Serving as a positive role model to treatment staff, employees, clients and guests by maintaining a positive, caring and professional attitude
• Maintaining a client caseload as appropriate to census; assigning client cases based upon match with each therapist; providing individualized and family therapies as needed
• Participating in the marketing plan as requested
• Maintaining collaborative relationships with outpatient treatment team professionals
• Conducting facility tours for professionals in the community or families as necessary
• Complying with the employee dress code and ensuring program staff does the same
• Completing tasks in a timely and accurate manner
• Establishing and achieving realistic goals within the position
• Attending designated meetings and/or conference calls
• Providing on-call support in conjunction with clinical staff and providing ultimate oversight when necessary
• Participating in supporting Discovery in Recovery and/or Parent Support/Alumni Groups
• Maintaining the confidential nature of resident and related activities
• May be required to travel to other facilities to attend trainings from time to time

This is a Full Time position. For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at discoverymood.com.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Healthcare Management, or a social service required
• Masters Degree in Business Administration/Healthcare Administration Preferred
• Two years experience in residential or psychiatric hospital setting.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/