Divisional Director

Liberty Resources, Inc.•Syracuse, NY

About The Position

Liberty Resources is seeking a full-time Divisional Director to support its OASAS, HUD, and OTDA-funded programs. The Divisional Director assists the Vice President in the administration, oversight, and evaluation of residential, housing, and community-based programs. The role oversees an array of OMH, OASAS, and HUD-funded programs in Onondaga and Madison Counties, assists with the Division’s CQI process and new program development, and serves as an administrative backup to the Associate Vice President. The Director works with the Associate Vice President to support sound clinical practice and desired program and client outcomes. The role oversees and develops assigned programs, supervises staff and supervisors, leads quality assurance and improvement activities, and supports planning and development of behavioral healthcare services. The Director is also responsible for program licensure and/or certification, staff orientation and development, recruitment and performance evaluations, and supporting compliance with agency and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Human Services, Public Administration, or Social Work.
CASAC or status as a Qualified Health Professional.
Five years of experience, including two years in an administrative and supervisory role demonstrating progressive responsibility and accountability.
Valid New York State driver’s license.
Access to reliable transportation.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to read and interpret regulations and communicate verbally and in writing.
Sound knowledge of matters pertaining to clinical practice.
Strong initiative and sound judgment, industry, and a comprehensive understanding of staff procedures.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with New York State OASAS, OMH, HUD, and DSS compliance issues.

Responsibilities

With the Associate Vice President, oversee, evaluate, and inform clinical practice within the division to support a strong clinical foundation and desired program and client outcomes.
Develop, maintain, evaluate, and improve assigned programs to ensure high-quality, effective, and efficient treatment and service delivery.
Provide direct program administrative oversight and consultation for assigned programs.
Manage respective program licensure and/or certification and participate in funding applications.
Supervise supervisors and staff of assigned programs; coordinate and participate in staff meetings and individual supervisory conferences.
Lead the QA/QI process for assigned programs and prepare reports and recommendations for process improvement across division programs.
Participate in Utilization Review as assigned.
Participate in planning and development of existing and new Behavioral Healthcare program services and recommend program or facility modifications as necessary.
Assume responsibility for the Division in the Associate Vice President’s absence.
Act as a clinical consultant to division programs by reviewing and evaluating clinical practices and procedures and recommending improvements.
Ensure initial staff orientation and ongoing development planning.
Initiate personnel recruitment and participate in selection; provide supervision and annual performance evaluations.
Assist the Associate Vice President with regular inspection of clinical records, progress reports, and service plans to ensure compliance with agency and regulatory policies, procedures, and standards and with sound clinical practice.