PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Work with great people doing great things! Buckelew Programs is the leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the North Bay, dedicated to serving those who may not have access otherwise. Become part of our team and contribute to making a real impact.

We are seeking a new Program Director II to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the general oversight and day-to-day operations of the assigned programs, managing them in accordance with relevant licensing regulations, accrediting agency requirements, Buckelew Programs (BP) policies, procedures and practices while ensuring that each of the services provided fulfills all contractual obligations. You will also ensure the activities of the staff consistently support the mission and objectives of BP by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization and acting with ethics and integrity. In addition to overseeing daily operations, the Program Director II is responsible for program development across the continuum of services provided and serves on the Leadership Team of BP.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Administrative

• Oversees all aspects of operations of assigned program(s) to include planning, growth, staffing and program development. This includes developing annual program goals, objectives and activities as well as exploring trends and considering potential new business plans in response to changing healthcare environment in consultation with and under the direction of the assigned senior manager.
• Work with financial staff to prepare budgets within assigned program(s), monitor revenue and expense to operate within budgets assuring that financial procedures and controls are adhered to by program staff. Approves program expenditures in line with budgets in accordance with authorized authority.
• Work with Administrative and Operations staff to ensure that administrative procedures are being adhered to.

Staff Management

• Hire, orient, supervise, train, provide consultation to, and evaluate supervisors, professional and non-professional staff, and volunteers in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
• Ensure that staff conduct appropriate client assessments, develop appropriate client treatment and termination of service plans, and make appropriate referrals.
• Manage the program intake procedures and assignment of cases.
• Oversee response to records requests and subpoenas in collaboration with Quality and Compliance staff.
• Work with Human Resources to ensure that administrative procedures are being adhered to.

Program Quality and Compliance

• Assure all services meet the highest standards of care while adhering to documentation requirements, maximizing the use of evidence based and best practice treatment models and/or industry standard practices. Ensure that services are designed and delivered in a manner that facilitates progress toward identifiable client goals while maintaining a reasonable degree of client satisfaction.
• Ensure that all legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements applicable to the program are adhered to and/or delivered, including compliance with program certifications as required (e.g., CARF, MediCal Regulations, HUD, etc.) and all licensing requirements.
• Oversee quality assurance activities in collaboration with the Quality and Compliance Department. Evaluate progress towards meeting program objectives and prepare regular data and outcome reports.

Business Development:

• Collaborate inside and outside the agency with partners to maintain current business and develop expanded or additional business opportunities. Res