Director, Youth Recovery Center

Position Summary

1. Develop, plan, and implement strategies for program sustainability, improvement, and growth.
2. Provide both clinical and personnel support and supervision of all YRC staff.
3. Work to instill a professional and collaborative work culture in partnership with the executive team and the Medical Director.
4. Actively engage with YRC staff to pursue program improvement and leadership development.
5. Oversee the development and provision of trauma-informed, empirically validated services and treatment approaches illuminating the needs of youth (and their families) experiencing crisis and/or substance use disorder challenges.
6. Develop, foster, and maintain strong working relationships with external partners across the crisis continuum of care toward the goal of strengthening partnerships and improving end-user experience and outcomes.
7. Regularly scan service and business lines to develop strategic opportunities for growth and quality improvement of the department.
8. Exhibit strong communication skills, foster teamwork, and interagency collaboration.
9. Build a professional culture of accountability and excellence.

1. Ability to build and lead the YRC Leadership Team in order to plan, develop, and implement the clinical and operational components of the YRC.
2. Ability to manage and motivate a staff team at the YRC, establishing clear goals and expectations, offering timely feedback, and promoting a patient focused and patient driven attitude among team members. Ability to “roll up your sleeves” and assist with the care provided to patients.
3. Ability to integrate the clinical functions of the YRC with external resources and agencies.
4. Ability to maintain agency quality improvement, internal performance goals, corporate compliance, and documentation guidelines and ensure services are performed consistently with established clinical standards and conform to all applicable accreditation, regulatory and licensing standards.
5. Ability to provide external relations leadership, representing the YRC in the local community through speaking engagements, serving on committees and task forces, and actively seeking opportunities for positive collaboration with local behavioral health and substance use organizations, law enforcement, and other community stakeholders.
6. Ability to ensure optimal delivery of the highest quality of clinical services and programs across all disciplines by implementing, updating, and enhancing protocols and clinical procedures.
7. Ability to establish policies and procedures in response to regulatory and/or system changes (identifying unique requirements, assessing, and determining impact on services, collaborating with the clinical leadership, developing action plans, and producing and disseminating information.)
8. Ability to manage fiscal operation of the facility using the budget as a guideline for revenue and expense analysis, improves clinical revenue through billing processes, and works cooperatively with funding agencies/entities to provide information regarding the financial performance of the YRC.
9. Ability to track and share information related to emerging problems and trends affecting crisis services and develop recommendations and plans for action.

1. Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, other mental health-related field, or be a Registered Nurse and have experience demonstrating strong competence and knowledge of crisis behavioral health care.
2. Five years of management experience in a mental health environment serving youth, including a minimum of three years of senior level experience.
3. Must have at least three years of experience with direct service as a clinician, case manager, or other mental health professional.
4. Shall possess (or be eligible for) a license to practice independently in the State of Kansas from the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board or possess the RN license issued by the State of Kansas Board Nursing.

1. Ten years of clinical, crisis operations, or relevant experience.
2. Ability to provide clinical supervision for staff seeking independent licensure.
3. Knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulatory expectations.
4. Strong demonstrated leadership skills.