What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Director position at The Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada?
Position Summary :
The Project Director will oversee and coordinate all activities related to the "Empower Behavioral Health : A Minority Health Syndemic Response" grant. This initiative aims to address the urgent and concurrent SUD / OUD and HIV / STI epidemics, particularly among high-risk minority populations. The Project Director will be responsible for strategic planning, implementation, staff management, stakeholder engagement, and reporting to ensure the successful delivery of program goals and objectives. The Project Director will be responsible for creating, developing, and managing an IOP in accordance with grant guidelines. This program will include peer support, group sessions, and individual sessions. The Project Director will ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, provide clinical supervision, and oversee daily operations to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop, implement, and oversee behavioral health programs, with a focus on substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and prevention.
- Ensure all programs are in compliance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines, including HIPAA and other relevant regulations.
- Provide supervision and leadership to staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and evidence-based care models.
- Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the project's objectives.
- Ensure the integration of substance use disorder treatment, HIV / STI prevention, and related behavioral health services.
- Manage and oversee daily operations of the grant, including budget planning, program development, and staff recruitment.
- Ensure the provision of culturally competent, trauma-informed care that addresses the unique needs of the target populations : MSM, youth aged 13-24, and PWID.
- Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities, as well as addressing staff concerns or grievances.
- Collaborate with clinical staff to develop evidence-based treatment protocols.
- Ensure that programs are culturally competent and accessible to diverse populations.
- Monitor and evaluate program outcomes, adjusting as needed to improve effectiveness.
- Develop / implement quality assurance initiatives to enhance patient care and services.
- Recruit, hire, and train IOP staff, ensuring they are qualified.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to staff.
- Provide direct support and counseling to clients as needed.
- Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to enhance service delivery and ensure integrated, client-centered care.
- Oversee client assessments, treatment plans, and care coordination, ensuring high standards of service delivery.
- Monitor and evaluate program outcomes and implement quality improvement initiatives.
- Serve as a key liaison with community partners, healthcare providers, and government agencies to build partnerships and promote services.
- Lead efforts to secure grants, funding, and other resources to expand behavioral health programs.
- Develop and conduct staff training and professional development activities.
- Address client concerns and provide crisis intervention as necessary.
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The Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. People of color, people with disabilities, women, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender non-conforming and queer candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to a diverse workplace, and to supporting our staff with ongoing career development opportunities.
Compensation details : 125000-150000
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