Program Director (LAT, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT)

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on a marginalized population
• Exposure to diverse patient demographics
• Focus on driving change, tracking progress, and improving care
• Development of skills in a unique healthcare setting

• Male and Female population

• Flexible availability required, including occasional evenings, weekends, and on-call support to meet program and patients needs.

• Plans and directs through subordinate supervisory personnel, the effective management and delivery of quality clinical services for a defined residential, corrections, or outpatient substance abuse treatment program.
• Oversees and directs program activities and staff related to administrative support, record keeping, billing and financial reporting. May oversee and direct service and maintenance.
• Interviews, hires, oversees the training and development of, schedules, assigns work to, evaluates the performance of and, when necessary, disciplines and discharges subordinate supervisors. Approves recommendations of subordinate managers and supervisors in evaluating and disciplining employees, and ensures continued compliance with established personnel policies and achievement of objectives for professional growth and development of staff. Responsible for verifying credentials and qualifications of independent contractors.
• Establishes and implements appropriate service delivery system for treatment program. Promotes continuous improvement in methods of delivery of treatment and services, by revising and developing program standards, implementing appropriate corrective actions to resolve discrepancies, and ensuring adherence to contracts, regulations and license requirements.
• Develops program budget projections; monitors and approves expenditures; and initiates corrective actions to resolve variances. Reviews financial reports including contract utilization and income and expenses to ensure accuracy and budgetary and contractual compliance.
• Prepares regular and special reports or analyses on financial status and program results and activities, for review and use by managers and executives in planning and evaluating program activities, services, and results.
• Participates in developing program goals and objectives, and designs and implements appropriate plans to meet agreed-upon goals. Assists subordinate supervisors in developing and meeting appropriate goals and objectives for their areas of responsibility.
• Conducts meetings with program staff to review goals, objectives, routine and special activities, and short- and long-term plans. Participates in regional meetings with other directors to exchange ideas, evaluate operations, and develop policies.
• Periodically reviews client treatment plans with subordinate managers and supervisors to ensure quality and continuity of care. Ensures level and quantity of services provided adhere to applicable contractual obligations. Randomly audits client documentation to ensure record-keeping system complies with all governmental regulations and standards.
• Maintains and fosters positive public relations by attending local meetings and participating in community functions. Serves as program liaison, and reinforces sound working relationships with funding agency representatives, local agencies and organizations. Where applicable, supports community outreach through such activities as conducting tours and speaking at events.
• Serves as professional resource to subordinates in resolving clinical treatment or administrative problems. Investigates problems and concerns, and initiates appropriate corrective actions.
• Maintains and enhances knowledge and expertise through appropriate educational and organizational activities. Serves on internal and external committees as assigned.

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, mental health counseling, or substance abuse counseling
• Must hold (or be eligible to obtain) a full license as an alcohol, drug, or substance abuse counselor in the state of Wyoming: LAT, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT. This includes at least 2 years of post-licensure experience required.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in the substance abuse field.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience required.
• Strong understanding of current treatment practices, techniques, and clinical philosophies; Preferably with criminal justice population.
• Excellent communication, written, and advanced problem-solving skills.

• Ability to speak with others in order to exchange information and provide supervision.
• Ability to record and proofread information on forms and charts.
• Ability to respond to telephones and pages and hear speech.
• Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data on a regular basis.

• Range begins at $85,000 (can be negotiated with experience)
• We are able to offer a relocation bonus, if needed!
• Gateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit increases.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Gateway
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

• 18 paid time off days per year - accrual rates increase with years of service
• 9 paid company holidays
• Work-life-balance

• Training & Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
• eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU's and job-related training
• Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance

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