Clinic Director

Clinic Director - Behavioral Health

Horizon Health is seeking a Program Director for our clinic in Petersburg, VA. The OTP Program Director provides leadership and oversight of the Opioid Treatment Program and is responsible for ensuring the overall clinical integrity of the program. Responsibilities include direct supervision and management of all clinic staff and operations. The program director is responsible for the day-to-day management of the program.

The program director is responsible for the operation of the opioid treatment program and assumes responsibility for all its employees, including any practitioners, agents, or other persons providing medical, rehabilitative, or counseling at the program at any of its medication units. The program sponsor is responsible for ensuring the program is in continuous compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Job Description

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the OTP
• Overall administrative oversight of all program operations
• Supervise staff in compliance with federal and state regulations, and assist in planning, interpreting, and implementing the program protocol
• Develop communication mechanisms that provide interested parties (social services, health departments, law enforcement) with general information about the program outside of regular operating hours. This involves community outreach such as attendance at community functions, sponsorships, and educating the public
• Cover caseloads on a temporary basis in emergency situations as a result of staffing shortages
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, federal, and agency rules, regulations, and policies
• Ensure that the clinic operates within all operating budgets including payroll, supplies, and overtime
• Actively recruit for all clinic staff including contract labor
• Responsible for accurate daily accounting of all cash transactions (including deposits) and daily accounting of methadone/suboxone inventory at the clinic
• Monitor all clinic staff and contract labor in the performance of their duties and responsibilities
• Keep agency informed, through the Regional Director, of any significant events or regulatory issues which may occur
• Make timely recommendations to address any regulation concerns or significant issues that occur within the clinic
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with local, state, and federal authorities as necessary
• Guide, coach, and discipline all staff within their clinic according to Colonial Management Group's standards
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels of qualified personnel are maintained in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations and Colonial Management Group's policies
• Ensure all counselors, nurses, pharmacists, and physicians are appropriately certified/licensed to practice in their respective state
• Provide quarterly quality assurance reviews
• Achieve a three-year accreditation award from recognized accrediting bodies through daily application and conformance with national accreditation standards
• Prepare and submit annual, quarterly, monthly, weekly, and daily reports as requested and required
• Ensure that all clients and staff have completed all intake, admission, discharge, and aftercare paperwork
• Develop client group session schedule for counseling staff to further strengthen the client's bond with the clinic
• Ensure proper training and development for all clinic staff and contract labor
• Ensure client progress is accurately documented by staff in client charts
• Identify any clinic needs and work to address these needs
• Educate clients in all aspects of treatment, corresponding health issues, and steps to recovery
• Conduct staff meetings on a regular basis
• Actively participate in CARF compliance and state audit process
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Long and short-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts; healthcare savings account
• Life insurance
• Career development opportunities within the company
• Tuition assistance
• Rewarding work environment - enjoy going to work every day!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
• At least 3 years work experience providing clinical care services to individuals with substance use disorders and 3 years work experience in administration or programmatic supervision in human services
• Must have one of the following licenses in VA: LPC, LCP, LCSW, LMFT, or RN