Program Director

LifeWorks NW is a private, non-profit organization providing prevention, mental health, substance use treatment, and related social services to youths, adults, and older adults in over fifteen locations throughout Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties. LifeWorks NW promotes a healthy community by providing quality and culturally responsive mental health and addiction services across the lifespan.

Our core values-Recovery and Relationships, Resilience, and Results-inform the work we do. The four pillars of the strategic vision include Compassionate, Impactful Care, Holistic Health, Passionate Team, and Thriving Organization. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are critical to successfully achieving the mission. We know that "life works" when people get the help they need and are dedicated to changing lives.

Mountaindale Recovery Center(MRC) program provides residential substance abuse services for women who are pregnant or have children 9 years old or younger.

The Program Director, Residential #1308 position is responsible for managing the daily clinical and operational aspects of the program including management of program contracts, service quality, staff deployment, integration with local community and public relations.

As a behavioral health organization, LifeWorks NW employees are required to have had their COVID 19 vaccination (or have an approved medical/religious exemption) per State of Oregon rules. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required upon hire.

Location: This position is based out of LifeWorks NW's Mountaindale site.

Pay/Benefits: $66,874 to $73,561 annual salary, plus full comprehensive benefits. $3,000 sign-on bonus.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (These responsibilities must be able to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.)

• Strategic, Clinical and Operational leader of the clinical model(s) and philosophy of treatment at Mountaindale Recovery Center.
• Coordinates partner organization relationships within specific program.
• Monitors contract compliance for programs areas. Implements contract statement of work.
• Assists in developing and monitoring program budgets. May be required to participate in grant writing and fund raising activities.
• Provide training to community partners, agency staff and others. Monitors quality management compliance and performs day to day quality management tasks (e.g. chart audits, utilization management)
• Provides assistance to direct reports with work issues including establishing clear expectations regarding performance and training.
• Provides support and attention to employee successes and addresses performance issues promptly and effectively.
• Establishes direct service expectations for clinical staff. Monitors employee productivity, documentation and insurance authorizations.
• Coordinates hiring process including orientation and training.
• Meets with staff individually and as a group for regular supervision (meeting with staff a minimum of 2 times per month). Maintains accurate documentation of supervisory meetings.
• May provide direct service. Provides crisis consultation for program area.
• Meets standards for documentation and work accuracy as defined in the Performance Evaluation for self and supervisees including timely completion of progress notes, assessments, treatment plans and authorization requests.
• Meets standards as defined in the Performance Evaluation for direct service including accountability for supervisees, implements and ensures adherence of the clinical model and/or evidence based practices and quality of clinical practice for self and supervisees.
• Meets expectations for being an effective supervisor and team member.
• Completes required program reports including those needed for supervisory responsibilities timely and accurately.
• Check e-mail/voice mail daily when working.
• Attends informational, clinical and management meetings which may include all-agency, team and consultation meetings, staffings, intra-agency trainings, etc. May represent LifeWorks NW at community meetings.
• Continually increase level of cultural sensitivity, awareness and competency.

REQUIREMENTS: (Equivalent education and/or experience may be substituted for qualifications. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each task proficiently.)

• Must have a CADC 2
• QMHP preferred. QMHP's have a valid and active QMHP credential certification through MHACBO or a valid and active status (licensed or registered intern) with an approved Oregon licensing board.
• Demonstrated experience (3 plus years) in a program area including two years of progressively responsible clinical and administrative experience.
• LPC or LCSW preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of outreach, engagement, and/or treatment strategies for the program population.
• Must demonstrate competence in leadership, program planning and budgeting, fiscal management, supervision of program staff, personnel management, program staff performance assessment, use of data, reporting, program evaluation, quality assurance, and developing and coordinating community resources.
• Ability to network and promote program in the community as needed which may include public speaking.
• Good computer skills including a functional knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel. Ability to master use of proprietary software including electronic health record system.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and ability to provide culturally-competent treatment services to diverse client populations.
• Requires access to car, valid driver's license, proof of current automobile insurance coverage and verification of safe driving record from DMV, Must be able to meet LWNW driving requirements.
• Ability to perform essential functions of job without creating a direct threat to the safety of self or others.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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