Executive Director of Substance Abuse Residential and Outpatient Program

Description

Title: Executive Director of Substance Abuse Residential and Outpatient Program

Location: Nashville, TN 

Salary: $140,000-$180,000 per year based on experience

Daily Operations:

• Track grant applications, prepare and monitor grant budgets
• Determine funding needs, research opportunities and design grant programs to support Lloyd C. Elam Mental Health Center.
• Create a Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) which supports the core values and mission of the Elam Center.
• Maintain authority over and responsibility for the accountability of the QIP.
• Maintain compliance for all applicable legal and regulatory requirements including for CARF accreditation, state and federal regulations
• Identify and lead collaboration with agencies supporting Elam MHC
• Participate in preparation for agency audits and accreditation visits for Elam MHC
• Provide leadership and direction regarding the Elam Advisory Board
• Provide leadership and direction regarding Elam MHC goals and Strategic Plan, annual reviews and fundraising to support the Strategic Plan
• Be accessible and available to personnel and the persons served
• Gather input and analyze data needed for key decision making for Elam MHC
• Advocate for needed resources to carry out the mission of the Elam MHC.
• Be available as the point of contact for maintenance of Elam MMC facility concerns
• Ensure the flow of pertinent information to faculty, staff and persons served
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Skills

• Methodical and strategic thinking
• Effective interpersonal communication
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Knowledge of auditing policies
• Project management skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Ability to establish and maintain a working relationship with staff, faculty, students and residents
• Ability to provide evidence based mental health services in the Elam Meharry Medical Group Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic or other clinical service locations

Required Education and Experience

• Masters, Ed.D., or Ph.D. from an accredited university or college with a focus in, psychiatry, psychology, or related health field. Supervisory experience required.