REASONS EATING DISORDER PROGRAM DIRECTOR

UHS•ROSEMEAD, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Reasons Eating Disorder Center is seeking a compassionate, caring, and hardworking Residential Program Director to join their team. This role provides on-site operational and clinical leadership to inpatient, residential, and outpatient eating disorder programs, ensuring excellence in patient care, alignment with the program's mission and philosophy, and operational efficiency. The Program Director is responsible for building an effective leadership team, staying current with the eating disorder treatment landscape, representing Reasons in the community, and ensuring the program delivers quality care that meets clinical and regulatory standards. This position will define roles and responsibilities, establish accountability measures, and prioritize tasks to achieve both clinical and fiscal goals. The Director must be able to collaborate effectively with all hospital departments and be action-oriented.

Requirements

Master's Degree required and license preferred in one of the following: Registered Nurse, Registered Dietitian, or Licensed Psychologist, Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist or related license meeting eligibility criteria.
Degree from an accredited program in field of study.
Minimum of five years managerial experience required, preferably in a psychiatric or residential treatment facility.
Experience with eating disorder population is preferred.
In lieu of experience, specialized education and training may be acceptable.
This position is required to work flexible hours and participate in an on-call rotation.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with eating disorders, trauma, substance use and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Responsibilities

In coordination with CEO and other facility leaders, contribute to the development of short- and long-term strategic planning for the effective functioning, development, and growth of the eating disorder program.
Accountability for clinical services and performance, working directly with leadership in the programs and the hospital to enhance services delivered.
Oversee and provide consultation and direction to the Reasons admissions staff as needed on challenging cases to determine level of care and remove barriers to admissions.
Accountability for budgeted goals and staffing parameters to meet fiscal goals, evaluating performance and implementing changes as needed.
Provide guidance to managing directors in identifying and addressing clinical and operational challenges.
Recruit, train, and appraise personnel for management level positions, leading the team of managing directors and creating a positive team culture, cultivating their growth and success.
Organize and effectively lead staff meetings.
Consult on challenging clinical cases and provide guidance and direction as needed.
Analyze, identify issues, remove barriers, and implement new processes for effective and efficient delivery of care and achievement of goals.
Interface with hospital department heads collaboratively.
Build strong relationships both internally and externally to support employees, patients, payors, and referral sources.
Evaluate staffing needs and ensure appropriate staffing is maintained.
Participate in talent cultivation and retention activities.