Behavioral Health Program Director (Sign-On $3K)

Discovery Behavioral Health; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health in Plano, TX is seeking a Program Director to supervise and manage the treatment program, facility, staff and clients while aligning services with the organization’s mission and values.

You will oversee staffing, provide trainings, evaluate performance, coordinate treatment groups, and support recovery initiatives on-site with a focus on quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree or Doctorate in Addiction Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field strongly preferred.
• A current LMFT/LMSW or PhD/PsyD/LPC/LCSW/MFTI/RD or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Two years' experience in administration or management of mental health programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the program to ensure quality and implement improvements.
• Supervise weekly Treatment Team Meetings to ensure communication and team approach.
• Participate in staff interviews to assess suitability and qualifications.
• Provide bi-monthly in-service trainings to Professional and Counseling staff.
• Coordinate training topics including Diagnosis/Assessment, Group Therapy, and Milieu Management.
• Evaluate staff performance with written reviews after 3 months and yearly thereafter.
• Manage utilization reviews and ensure client stays are appropriately covered.
• Arrange staffing coverage for all shifts and adjust to census.
• Maintain professional, positive leadership and confidentiality within the team.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program management

Training & development

Interviewing candidates

Team leadership

Education

Masters Degree or Doctorate in Addiction Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field

Current LMFT/LMSW or PhD/PsyD/LPC/LCSW/MFTI/RD or equivalent preferred

Job description

Discovery Behavioral Health in Plano, TX is seeking a Program Director to supervise and manage the treatment program, facility, staff and clients while aligning services with the organization’s mission and values.

You will oversee staffing, provide trainings, evaluate performance, coordinate treatment groups, and support recovery initiatives on-site with a focus on quality and compliance.