Divisional Director

Liberty Resources • Syracuse, NY

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About The Position

Liberty Resources is seeking a full-time Divisional Director to support its OASAS, HUD, and OTDA-funded programs. The role assists the Associate Vice President with administration, oversight, and evaluation of residential and community-based programs, including programs funded by OMH, OASAS, OTDA, and HUD in Onondaga, Madison, and Monroe Counties. The Director also assists with the Division’s continuous quality improvement process, new program development, and administrative coverage for the Associate Vice President.

Working with the Associate Vice President, the Director oversees and evaluates clinical practice and develops, maintains, and improves assigned programs to support effective, efficient, high-quality treatment and service delivery. The Director provides administrative oversight and consultation, is responsible for applicable program licensure or certification, supervises program supervisors and staff, and leads quality assurance and improvement activities. The position also contributes to planning, utilization review, funding applications, staff development, recruitment, performance evaluations, and compliance reviews of clinical records and service plans.

Requirements

• 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 and access to reliable transportation.
• Cultural competence.
• 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, sound judgment, industry, and a comprehensive understanding of staff procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Human Services, Public Administration, or Social Work preferred.
• Familiarity with NYS AIDS Institute, NYS OMH, DSS, and OASAS compliance issues preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, evaluate, and inform clinical practice in the division with the Associate Vice President to support sound clinical foundations 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 administrative oversight and consultation for assigned programs.
• Be responsible for applicable program licensure and/or certification.
• Participate in funding application processes.
• Supervise supervisors and staff in assigned programs, and coordinate and participate in staff meetings and individual supervisory conferences.
• Lead the QA/QI process for assigned programs and prepare reports and process-improvement recommendations for division programs.
• Participate in Utilization Review as assigned.
• Participate in planning and development of existing and new Behavioral Healthcare services, and recommend program or facility modifications as needed.
• Serve as the administrative backup for the Associate Vice President and be responsible for the Division in the Associate Vice President’s absence.
• Ensure initial staff orientation and ongoing development planning.
• Initiate personnel recruitment, participate in staff selection, provide supervision, and conduct 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 standards and sound clinical practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager