Program Director - Adolescent Program

Description

Odyssey House is seeking a Full-Time Program Director for our Adolescent Program!

Summary: Odyssey House's Mission is "Empowering people to heal and build better lives." We are dedicated to helping individuals and families reclaim their lives through effective substance abuse treatment, prevention, and mental health services. Our programs address education, job skills, healthcare, sober housing, behavioral management, and aftercare support to ensure lifelong success. We are proud to be the largest treatment provider in Utah, with the most innovative programs available. ‘We Are Recovery,’ and we mean it with all our hearts. 

Job Location: Salt Lake City

Full-Time Benefits:

• $9k per year tuition eligible
• Access to 24/7 EAP program (Employee Assistance Program) for Mental Health support and more!
• Opportunities for paid continuing education/training
• Monthly incentives and awards
• Flexible scheduling
• Casual dress and atmosphere
• Opportunities for bonuses, awards, raises, and promotions
• Incredible health insurance (medical, dental, vision, FSA, long and short-term disability)
• Immediate eligibility to participate in our 403(b)-retirement plan, Employer 100% match up to 5% after 1 year   
• 35 paid days off (additional PTO accrual after 1 year)
• Stay well! If you have sick time left over at the end of the year, we will convert 1/2 of the remainder to vacation
• EXTRA time off and gift packages for PT and FT staff that stay more than 90 days! 
• Sabbatical Program - where we pay you to take a vacation after 5 years of service! 
• On-Demand Pay - Get a portion of your paycheck early for hours already worked! (conditions apply)
• UTA free passes available for your work commute

Functions of the Job:

• Develop and manage the program budget annually, alerting CPO & CEO to any major changes in revenue or expenses and maximizing revenue streams efficiently. 
• Participate in public relations and fundraising efforts. 
• Design and develop new or improved service activities/programs. 
• Act as an effective liaison with other professional agencies through regular communication.  
• Supervise upper-level staff within relevant programs and oversee the supervision of remaining staff.
• Provide regular management training to the next in line to ensure continuity when absent.
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling/therapy, psychoeducational, and skills development services as applicable.
• Regularly evaluate program outcomes formally and informally.
• Oversee Quality Assurance of program activities, including service documentation.
• Regularly evaluate training needs of program staff and facilitate needed training.
• Participate in the Executive Leadership Team to coordinate services and assist in the creation and direction of long-term planning.
• Oversee Risk Management and incident reporting at the relevant program level.
• Oversee hiring, orientation, development, evaluation, and termination of staff members.
• Facilitate regular staff meetings.
• Appropriately diagnose mental health and substance-related conditions using the DSM IV TR.
• Appropriately assess client needs using the American Society of Addiction Medicine Patient Placement Criteria.
• Utilize the Therapeutic Community model as the main component of treatment.
• Develop an effective level of rapport with clients on caseload while maintaining healthy boundaries.
• Complete thorough and effective assessments, such as funding extension requests, in required timeframes.
• Coordinate client psychiatric evaluations and other wrap-around services to provide effective care.
• Complete treatment planning within the required timeframe.
• Utilize motivational techniques to retain and support client progress.
• Participate in extracurricular activities with clients.
• Connect clients to community resources.
• Complete service documentation within the appropriate client management system within 24 hours.
• Accurately document services using ASAM Dimensional Analysis format, including all required elements.
• Oversee all necessary clinical information flowing between programs and Billing Solutions to ensure insurance-funded clients are being billed correctly.
• Proactively involve and communicate with collateral supports, including family, significant others, probation officers, judges, caseworkers, and others
• Document all incidents immediately and report as required.
• Complete accurate and thorough client reports, such as court reports, in required timeframes.
• Attend monthly Salt Lake County Division of Behavioral Health Providers meeting, as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Licensure / Education / Prior Experience Required:

• Licensed Mental Health Professional, including - LCSW, LPC, LMFT. 
• Must pass a Criminal Background check if working with vulnerable populations. 
• First Aid and CPR Certification. 
• Graduate degree in the mental health field. 
• Minimum five years experience in a related field.

All employees of Odyssey House are required to adhere to: Odyssey House mission, philosophy, and scope of service; Division of Human Services Code of Conduct and all other relevant service contract requirement standards; ensuring a safe environment for all clients and staff; providing exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers; fostering a positive work environment; ensuring high-quality client care within the scope of the assigned position.

Each employee is expected to clearly understand roles and responsibilities regarding the following: Specific job position, time management, personnel file requirements, client record system, incident reporting, mandatory training requirements, maintaining proper client boundaries, and individual rights of clients and staff.

Physical Demands of the Job: Ability to lift up to 15 lbs., drive (or adequate alternate transportation), sit for prolonged periods, and perform light to moderate physical activity at times. 

EEOC Statement: Odyssey House is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.   

Salary : $9,000