Executive Director

Kids Thrive•Dayton, OH

37d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an energetic and dedicated Executive Director to lead our Early Childhood Day Treatment program. This pivotal role involves overseeing the comprehensive operations of a specialized therapeutic environment dedicated to supporting children ages 3 to 12 with behavioral challenges and mental health needs. The Executive Director will champion a collaborative, child-centered approach, ensuring high-quality care, compliance with healthcare regulations, and fostering a nurturing environment that promotes growth and healing. This leadership position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives while guiding a passionate team of clinicians, therapists, and support staff.

Requirements

Experience with HIPAA, ICD coding standards (ICD-10/ICD-9), CPT coding, and medical documentation requirements.
Experience in managing program budgets, resource allocation, and operational efficiencies.
Experience in fostering relationships with families, caregivers, community partners, and healthcare providers.
Experience in leading quality assurance efforts through data collection, research initiatives, clinical documentation audits, and continuous improvement strategies.

Nice To Haves

Experience in leading an Early Childhood Day Treatment program.
Experience supporting children ages 3 to 12 with behavioral challenges and mental health needs.
Experience in a collaborative, child-centered approach.
Experience in fostering a nurturing environment that promotes growth and healing.
Experience guiding a team of clinicians, therapists, and support staff.

Responsibilities

Provide visionary leadership for the early childhood day treatment program, setting strategic goals aligned with best practices in behavioral health and early childhood development.
Manage staff recruitment, training, supervision, and performance evaluations to cultivate a motivated, skilled team committed to exceptional patient care.
Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations including HIPAA, ICD coding standards (ICD-10/ICD-9), CPT coding, and medical documentation requirements.
Develop and monitor program budgets, resource allocation, and operational efficiencies to sustain high-quality services.
Foster strong relationships with families, caregivers, community partners, and healthcare providers to coordinate case management and home & community care initiatives.
Lead quality assurance efforts through data collection, research initiatives, clinical documentation audits, and continuous improvement strategies to enhance patient outcomes.