Program Director

 

Position:Program Director

Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Work Environment:  Teen and Young Adult Outpatient Treatment Center

Compensation: $90,000-100,000 Annual Salary + Full Time Benefits 

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision | Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401k Program with up to a 5% Match
• Flexible PTO and Paid Floating Holidays
• A collaborative and supportive community of therapists and team members 
• A company culture that prioritizes diversity, inclusion and equity for clients and staff 
• Professional growth opportunities

 

Position Overview:

• The Program Director provides leadership, direction, and operational oversight to ensure exceptional care for clients at our outpatient treatment facility in Virginia Beach. 
• Leads the development, design, and implementation of the program model and curriculum 
• Provides supervision to counseling and therapy staff in a manner that ensures assessments, treatment plans, progress reporting, and transition planning is conducted  according to clinical and accreditation standards
• Ensures that all personnel maintain all appropriate licensures/certifications to provide inpatient mental health services through federal and state requirements 
• Keeps track of standards and regulations to help ensure the organization complies with federal, state, and local laws and is up to date on accreditation policy and procedures.
• Manages budgeting functions to ensure that clinical operations are financially sound.
• Leads communications and consults with leaders and teams across the campus to identify, diagnose, and problem solve operations to ensure excellence in quality care. Help to co-create team processes for optimizing results.

 

Success Factors for the Role: 

• Clinical Leadership and Supervision: The ability to lead and supervise clinical staff effectively, ensuring adherence to treatment standards, regulatory requirements, and accreditation guidelines.
• Program Development and Implementation: Expertise in designing, developing, and implementing treatment programs and curricula that align with evidence-based practices and the specific needs of  teen and young adult clients.
• Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge: A deep understanding of regulatory standards and the ability to ensure that the program complies with all relevant guidelines and requirements.
• Communication and Team Collaboration: Strong communication skills to foster a supportive environment, maintain consistent communication with staff, and collaborate effectively with a diverse team of therapists and healthcare professionals.
• Recruitment and Staff Development: Competence in recruiting, hiring, and developing clinical staff, ensuring that team members meet professional standards and are continuously supported in their roles for optimal client care.

 

Training & Experience:

• Licensed Practitioner in the state of Virginia (or outside state with the ability to transfer)  is required (LPC,LCSW, or LMFT) 
• All staff must be CPR Certified prior to beginning employment
• Candidates applying for this position should be aware that an of