Program Director, A.F. Whitsitt Center

State of Maryland•Kent, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is the manage and supervise the Kent County Health Department's 24/7 substance use disorder facility, the A.F. Whitsitt Center.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Six years of health or human services administrative or professional experience
Two years at a supervisory or managerial level
A Master's degree from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the general experience
A Doctorate will substitute for two years of the general experience.
Additional experience will substitute on a year-for-year basis for the college degree.

Nice To Haves

Effectively managing multiple teams
With licensure, regulatory, auditing and quality improvement systems in health care
Effectively managing substance use disorder treatment
Effectively managing a 24/7 residential facility

Responsibilities

Directing, managing and evaluating the daily operation of the 24/7 Residential Addiction Program which includes staff supervision and development, census management, marketing the program and facility management.
Operating the program within budgetary parameters and guidelines to ensure all accreditation and licensing are acquired and maintained.
Participating in Emergency Preparedness activities for the facility and the broader Health Department.
Leading meetings with staff, supervisors and specialized groups.
Participating in continuous quality improvement and utilization review activities, including data collection and analysis.
Overseeing Prescriber Consultants.
Preparing budget and grant requests as needed to maintain program operations; managing grants and submitting contract deliverables reporting.
Developing, fostering, maintaining appropriate relationships with other agencies and individuals, including but not limited to the criminal justice system, hospitals and physicians, employers, social service agencies and other county health departments.