Program Director for Community Based Services

High Point & SEMCOA•New Bedford, MA

5d•$95,000 - $114,000

About The Position

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point has programs located throughout Southeastern Massachusetts offering a full continuum of care for substance use and mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life. High Point provides a range of community-based services including Community Based Recovery Support (CBRS). CBRS was created to provide additional support to people as they work on their recovery within their communities. Often, clients who have been in an addiction treatment or Section 35 facility and are transitioning back into their communities' benefit from extra support.

Requirements

Ability to provide leadership and program development within a community-based regional program
Ability to work with clients with substance use disorders, mental health disorders and cooccurring disorders
Must present as professional and courteous at all times both internally and externally
Knowledge of major clinical therapeutic models and behavioral health best practices
Strong organizational, problem-solving, verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records
Participation in annual TB screening
Certification in the HPTC approved de-escalation program
Master/Doctoral degree in Human Services related field such as psychology or social work, minimum of three (3) years of clinical supervisory experience and five (5) years of behavioral health counseling experience

Nice To Haves

Independently licensed preferred

Responsibilities

Compliance with Federal/State regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA at all times
Develop and implement goals and objectives for the program
Implement and review policies and procedure on a regular basis
Ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with HPTC’s written plans for quality assurance, utilization review/management and staff growth and development
Provide supervision to program staff and maintain supervisory notes and staff evaluations
Participate on assigned committees and prepare reports as needed
Coordinate with other departments/facilities to enhance and ensure quality care
Participate in budget development and monthly review process
Routinely review client charts (open and closed) to ensure that the structure and substance are in accordance with licensing and accreditations standards
Advertising, interviewing, hiring and training of all new staff
Participate in RFR processes to maintain current programing and development new programming
Preparation of reports and correspondence in response to licensing and accreditation boards
Collaborate and participate in meetings with other community organizations to enhance communication and service delivery within the community
Provide on- going administration to ensure quality care
Other duties as assigned by the COO of Community Based Services