Program Director

Acenda•Sewell, NJ

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Acenda Integrated Health provides 100+ behavioral health programs, including mental health services, crisis care, substance use recovery, family therapy, maternal and pediatric support, and residential programs across New Jersey. Our team enjoys competitive benefits, work-life balance, professional development, and team engaging events. Acenda is recognized as a multi-year Top Workplace by USA Today and The Inquirer and a Top Workplace Culture award winner for Work-Life Balance as well as Joint Commission accredited and certified by MHCA and the New Jersey Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families. Join #TeamAcenda and make a lasting impact.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field, from an accredited institution and possess one (1) year of relevant supervisory experience
At least 5 years of experience with serious mental illness population.
Experience with providing and managing targeted case management with adults.
Proven ability to manage successful fee for service program delivery and meet/exceed revenue expectations.
Proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, community and referral sources and drive program referral volume.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Must be able to exercise independent thinking and good judgment under all circumstances.
Must be able to analyze work, set goals, develop plans and utilize time effectively and efficiently.

Nice To Haves

Spanish proficient

Responsibilities

Provide supervision of staff and oversight of referrals/caseloads, as well as overall program and staff performance.
Monitor program budgets, adhere to agency and Medicaid/DMHAS state financial expectations, address billing issues, and insurance requirements.
Manage program reporting expectations and submit timely data of LOS/KPIs/QCMRs and additional reporting as required by agency, contract, and regulations.
Oversee program/staff meetings and adherence to state regulations.
Meet with regulatory and contractual partners, establish and maintain relationships with referral sources and acute care system provides.
Demonstrates understanding of state reporting requirements and appropriately tracks data and reports monthly/quarterly with the support of director.
Attends county and state meetings as required.
Identify and implement innovative program improvements and expansion opportunities to enhance program delivery.
Collaborate across agency divisions to meet program needs.
Develop program teams through training opportunities.
Engage in internal and external meetings, committees, and trainings.
Adhere to all program and state regulatory requirements as identified in the specific regulations and contracts in the role of director.
Performs other related duties as assigned.