Executive Director of Program Development

Description

Axiom Care is a fast-paced, rapidly growing substance abuse treatment and sober living housing provider with locations in the Phoenix metro area and Apache Junction. We primarily serve low-income and justice-involved individuals who are seeking to change their life for the better. We achieve this by offering multiple levels of care along with medical services, evidence-based professional counseling, case management, housing assistance, employment assistance, and more. 

Job Summary

The Executive Director of Project Development is responsible for the development of the 80-bed behavioral health residential program; hiring and managing of the staff; developing a curriculum and day-to-day operations of the site.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide a project plan for the development of an 80-bed residential facility to include the staffing pattern, curriculum, and program requirements.

• Implement and manage the plan using a tracking tools such as a gantt chart or similar tool.

• Act as administrator for site prior to opening and after opening the facility.

• Assist with licensing and compliance standards for the facility and maintain them annually.

• Identify, analyze, and develop technical and operational processes.

• Responsible for hiring, training, orientation, supervision, and professional development of staff.

• Provide expert knowledge of workforce forecasting and planning to ensure necessary staffing levels to support demand.

• Develop & instill strong, positive program culture among staff, clients, and families.

• Participate in strategic meetings with the executive team and report weekly on progress.

• Maximize employee satisfaction, development, and performance through goal setting, performance management practices, and employee culture-building initiatives.

• Partner with the leadership team to develop and execute strategic plans, operational goals, and performance metrics that drive productivity.

• Implement compliance and quality initiatives, facilitate program evaluation, and provide progress reports to leadership team.

• Participates in the development and monitoring of the facility budget.

• Develops, implements, and evaluates the facility’s policies, goals, and objectives.

• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities

Accomplishes human resource objectives by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job contributions; recommending compensation actions; adhering to policies and procedures.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Excellent sales and customer service skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. 

• Working knowledge of substance abuse treatment.

• Working knowledge of leadership and management principles and styles.

• Working knowledge of ASAM.

• Working knowledge of self-help programs, including (but not limited to) AA, NA, SMART Recovery, and Celebrate Recovery.

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

• Demonstrable knowledge of Internet software; Payroll systems; Email software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  

• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  

• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.  

• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Education and Experience

Master's degree in counseling, psychology or related field including state licensure as a Professional Counselor (LCSW, LAC, LMSW, LPC, LASAC, LISAC, or LMFT). 

Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work e