Program Director of START Clinic - Sign on Bonus Eligible

Program Director of START Clinic

Program & Location: START Clinic / New Bedford
Education: Bachelors Degree in related field (Business Administration, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Human Services, Public Health); Master's Degree preferred
Pay Range: $75,000 - $90,000 (Education & experience dependent) 
Status/Shift: Full time / M-F 8am-4:30 or 9am-5:30

About Us:

High Point & Affiliated Organizations 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. 

The Stimulant Treatment and Recovery Team (START) is an outpatient treatment program at High Point Treatment Center for people wanting to change their use of stimulant substances, including methamphetamine, cocaine, crack cocaine and amphetamines. 

The Program Director will be responsible for the implementation and oversight of the new High Point Stimulant Cooling Center project in New Bedford. The initiative, in collaboration with the outpatient clinic, will provide clinical and medical support services for individuals seeking treatment for abuse of stimulants. The Program Director will work directly with High Point Leadership in the implementation, hiring and launch of this new service along with ongoing monitoring of client care, state data reporting, and program development. 

Experience with grant implementation and managing significant amounts of funding; managing complex projects; complying with multiple rules and regulations and juggling requests, deadlines, meetings and general expectations is a plus. 

Benefits include:

• Medical Insurance 
• Dental Insurance 
• Vision Insurance 
• Long & short term disability
• Discounted auto/home and renters insurance 
• 403b - Retirement
• FSA & DCA
• PFML
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonuses & Referral
• Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
• Education days to use towards CEU's
• Free meals at select programs and when available
• Furthering education & career development opportunities 
• Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)

Requirements:

• Must present as courteous and professional at all times.
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas in logical and clear fashion:
• Must have the ability to work with others in cooperative and collaborative manner.
• TB screening
• Certification in the HPAO approved de-escalation program
• Strong and effective verbal, written and organizational skills
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs including the ability to learn, use and train HPAO`s electronic medical records
• Ability to provide leadership and program development within an outpatient site
• Knowledge of major clinical therapeutic models and behavioral health best practice
• Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement goals and objectives for the program
• Implement and review policies and procedure on a regular basis
• 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
• Provide supervision to program staff and maintain supervisory notes
• Provide direct services to clients
• Participate on assigned committees and prepare reports as needed
• Coordinate with other departments/facilities to enhance and ensure quality care
• 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 clinical and support staff
• Participate in RFR processes to maintain current programing and development new programming
• 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
• Provide on- going clinical and daily administration of the Outpatient Program to ensure quality care
• Ensures confidentiality according to 42 CFR part 2 and HIPAA regulations
• Other duties as assigned by the Site Director and/or COO.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in related field (Business Administration, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Human Services, Public Health); Master's Degree preferred
• Experience with grants, budgets, leadership, and mental health care

Salary : $75,000 - $90,000