Program Director-School Based- Bladen County

Coastal Horizons Center•Elizabethtown, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. is seeking a Child and Adolescent Day Treatment Program Director to lead, supervise, and oversee its Day Treatment program serving children and adolescents. The position is onsite at Bladen Day Treatment, located at Elizabethtown Primary School, and is full-time, Monday through Friday. The Director oversees daily program operations and clinical services, staff development, service quality, compliance, community partnerships, program resources, and opportunities for improvement and growth.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited program with a master’s degree in a human services or related field and two years of progressive substance abuse and/or mental health counseling experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession of North Carolina licensure as an LPA, LPC, LCSW, or equivalent; alternatively, three years of supervision experience in substance abuse and/or mental health and five total years of experience in the field.
Strong clinical and staff supervision skills.
Knowledge of behavioral health treatment, crisis intervention, family therapy, and community resources.
Experience with program development, compliance, documentation, and treatment planning.
Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and community relationship-building skills.
Ability to lead and develop a multidisciplinary team.
Valid North Carolina driver's license and ability to work in community settings.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee daily Day Treatment operations and program services.
Supervise, coach, and develop clinical and support staff.
Monitor clinical services, documentation, authorizations, and compliance with agency, Medicaid, and LME/MCO requirements.
Oversee assessments, person-centered plans, crisis plans, treatment planning, and required documentation.
Lead staff meetings, training, onboarding, and professional development.
Participate in hiring, performance management, and other personnel activities.
Develop and maintain referral relationships with schools, DSS, DJJ, behavioral health providers, courts, and community organizations.
Promote Day Treatment services through community outreach, presentations, and professional partnerships.
Monitor program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
Oversee program resources, equipment, supplies, and facility needs.