Divisional Director

Liberty Resources • Syracuse, NY

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About The Position

Liberty Resources is hiring a full-time Divisional Director to support its OASAS-, HUD-, and OTDA-funded programs. The position assists the Vice President in administering, overseeing, and evaluating residential, housing, and community-based programs, including OMH-, OASAS-, and HUD-funded programs in Onondaga and Madison Counties. The Director also supports the Division’s continuous quality improvement (CQI) process, helps develop new programs, and serves as an administrative backup to the Associate Vice President.

The role oversees clinical practice, program quality and operations, licensing and certification, staff supervision and development, recruitment, performance evaluations, and regulatory compliance. The Divisional Director participates in service planning and development, funding applications, utilization review, and quality assurance activities, and is responsible for the Division when the Associate Vice President is absent.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Human Services, Public Administration, or Social Work.
• CASAC or status as a Qualified Health Professional is preferred, with 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.
• 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 judgment, industry, and a comprehensive understanding of staff procedures.

Nice To Haves

• CASAC or designation as a Qualified Health Professional.
• Familiarity with New York State OASAS, OMH, HUD, and DSS compliance issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, evaluate, and inform clinical practice within the Division in conjunction with the Associate Vice President, supporting 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 and oversee their licensure and/or certification.
• Participate in the funding application process.
• 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; recommend program and facility modifications as needed.
• Provide leadership for the Division in the Associate Vice President’s absence.
• Serve as a clinical consultant, review and evaluate clinical practices and procedures, and recommend improvements.
• Ensure initial staff orientation and ongoing development planning.
• Initiate personnel recruitment, participate in selection, provide supervision, and conduct annual performance evaluations.
• Assist the Associate Vice President in maintaining regular inspection of clinical records, progress reports, and service plans for regulatory and agency compliance and sound clinical practice.

What This Job Offers

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