Executive Director

Promises Behavioral Health, LLC•Lewisville, TX

About The Position

The Executive Director is responsible for all aspects of operations at the assigned facility(s); including clinical functions/activities, developing, and implementing plans for enhancing productivity, compliance, and profitability. This position supports provision of direct services as needed and develops procedures in response to contractual and state guidelines with oversight of compliance. The Executive Director is responsible for program development and meeting best practice guidelines for all licensing/accreditation.

Requirements

Ability to develop and implement business strategies and assess business performance in a cross-functional environment
Ability to plan, organize and implement program projects and ideas
Ability to observe, correct, inspire, and motivate other people
Knowledge of Company/facility policies and procedures, regulatory directives by licensing agencies and general treatment philosophy
Knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations, including HIPAA, 42CFR, The Joint Commission and all applicable State licensing requirements
Knowledge of analytics, clinical patient assessment/treatment, counseling, Facility therapy, and the understanding of mental health and addiction/recovery required
Excellent oral/written communication skills required
Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, organizational time-management, and overall leadership skills
Ability to work well with others in a team approach
Understands and respects cultural diversity.
Demonstrate adherence to accepted ethical and behavioral standards of conduct.
Participate in continuing professional development.
Follow organization policies and procedures addressing the care of individuals served identified as at risk for suicide, including requirements for screening, assessment, and monitoring.
Knowledge of computer applications, including MS Office required
Knowledge of office administration, project management, and finance concepts required
Establish rapport, systematically gather data, determine the readiness of the individual for treatment and change, and apply accepted criteria for diagnosis of substance use disorders.
Screen for psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms
Screen for danger to self or others
Screen for co-occurring mental health issues
Analyze and interpret data to determine treatment recommendations and priorities.
With the individual served, formulate mutually agreed-upon, measurable treatment goals and objectives.
Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field required
Completion of all supervisory courses required to supervise clinical mental health staff, as required
5+ years’ experience in administration, coordination with supervision of mental health and/or case management/counseling services programs required
Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, or Psychologist (PsyD or PhD) license, preferred
Valid Class C Driver’s License required
Must meet all pre-employment and maintain all applicable state and job-related guidelines for background screening, fingerprinting, drug testing, health screening, DMV, Insurance, CPR/Basic First Aid, and license/credential verifications

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in a behavioral healthcare setting highly preferred

Responsibilities

Develops annual program goals and objectives to support Company vision
Manages facility and operates within budgetary expectations
Ensures that services provided by facilities meet or exceed standards set by applicable governing regulatory agencies
Performs Community Relations for the facility by attending events and serving as the public face of the facility
Develop and oversee new service lines and expansion strategies to meet clinical, operational, and financial objectives of the facility
Conducts regularly scheduled meetings with staff to communicate issues regarding procedures, processes and overall effectiveness of business performance and operations
Creates and maintains staff schedules, manages time, reviews, and approves timecards, etc.
Collaborates with Human Resources on staffing, employee relations, and performance coaching of employees.
Provides coaching, disciplinary actions and documentations, as appropriate
Provides oversight of clinical activities, including hiring of clinicians, developing, and implementing plans for enhancing productivity, compliance, and profitability
Monitors workflow, timeliness, and quality of deliverables (direct clinical services and documentation) of subordinate work
Supervises ongoing revision of procedures, protocols, and processes to enhance compliance, marketability, and cost efficiency of deliverables
Develops and implements policies and procedures for the establishment and the therapeutic component and a client service review process
Works with staff to develop marketing plans and maintains relationships with referral sources, community organizations and professional groups
Maintains appropriate professional boundaries with current and former clients, client family members and referral sources.
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.