Executive Director

Pinnacle Treatment Centers • State College, PA

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About The Position

The Executive Director is directly responsible for the daily operations of a growing treatment facility. The role manages key behavioral health system functions, including teammate relations, human resources, marketing and growth initiatives, state and accreditation compliance, finance management, utilization, and admission flow. The Executive Director builds strong teams and fosters a positive culture while ensuring facility functions meet state and federal guidelines, best practices, and Pinnacle Treatment Centers policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university in a human services field.
• Five years of experience in management.
• Ability to coordinate the organization's services with other community resources.
• Administrative or supervisory experience in a licensed substance use disorder or mental health treatment facility.
• Management skills in addressing human resources and financial matters.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, including overnight travel, local events, and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assure program compliance with CARF, state, and county standards, including confidentiality requirements under state and federal laws.
• May assist in developing, implementing, and enforcing company policies and procedures, including patient and teammate rights, consistent with agency, state, federal, and accreditation standards.
• Plan for and administer managerial, operational, fiscal, and reporting components of the organization.
• Participate in the Performance Improvement Plan for patient care, teammate retention, and performance.
• Assess participant needs through outcome surveys, suggestions, and meetings to support consistent, quality care; follow up with adjustments to program development.
• Ensure teammates are assigned duties based on their education, training, competencies, and job descriptions.
• Establish and maintain community relationships, including memorandums of agreement with community resources.
• Supervise all staff, including medical, clinical, and administrative staff.
• Maintain a system to review and verify credentials annually for teammate renewals and compliance.
• Ensure policies for timely documentation in patient records are followed.
• Ensure staff and patient safety and well-being through policies and procedures addressing health and safety accreditation standards.
• Conduct ongoing reviews of clinical supervisor/lead counselor and nursing leadership case files for compliance with federal, state, CARF, and facility requirements.
• Maintain and monitor compliance with DEA requirements, if applicable.
• Conduct annual performance reviews of supervisory, medical, and support teams.
• Complete all required orientation and annual training courses as required by the program, state, and CARF.
• Coordinate with the Contact Center to monitor the admissions program for census management.
• Attend team meetings and complete required training courses on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 18 days of paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and accident insurance.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP).
• Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University.
• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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