Program Director-Child and Adolescent Day Treatment

Coastal Horizons Center; Elizabethtown (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Student loan repayment

Career growth

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Rollover hours

14 paid holidays

Employee engagement activities

Diversity programs

Job summary

Coastal Horizons Center is seeking a Director for the Child and Adolescent Day Treatment program, located onsite at Elizabethtown. The role leads daily operations, supervises clinical and support staff, and ensures documentation and compliance with Medicaid and LMEMCO rules.

You will oversee assessments, treatment planning, and staff development while building partnerships with schools, DSS, DJJ, and community providers. A strong background in behavioral health and leadership is required.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in a human services or related field.
• Two years of progressive substance abuse and/or mental health counseling experience.
• North Carolina licensure as LPA/LPC or LCSW or equivalent, OR three years supervision plus five years in the field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily Day Treatment operations and program services.
• Supervise coach and develop clinical and support staff.
• Monitor clinical services documentation, authorizations, and compliance with Medicaid and LMEMCO requirements.
• Oversee assessments, person-centered plans, crisis plans, treatment planning, and required documentation.
• Lead staff meetings, training, onboarding, and professional development.
• Participate in hiring, performance management, and other personnel activities.
• Develop and maintain referral relationships with schools, DSS, DJJ, behavioral health providers, courts, and community organizations.
• Promote Day Treatment services through community outreach, presentations, and professional partnerships.
• Monitor program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
• Oversee program resources, equipment, supplies, and facility needs.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Staff supervision

Behavioral health knowledge

Crisis intervention

Program development

Documentation

Communication skills

Team leadership

Community relationships

Driver's license

Education

Master's degree in human services or related field

NC licensure: LPA/LPC/LCSW or equivalent

Three years supervision experience (substance abuse/mental health)

Five years total experience in substance abuse/mental health

Job description

Coastal Horizons Center Inc is seeking a Child and Adolescent Day Treatment Program Director to provide leadership supervision and oversight of our Day Treatment program serving children and adolescents.

Job Title

Child and Adolescent Day Treatment Program Director

Location

Bladen Day Treatment located at Elizabethtown Primary School; Onsite

Schedule

Full Time 730AM 330PM

Employment Type

Exempt

What Youll Do

• Lead and oversee daily Day Treatment operations and program services
• Supervise coach and develop clinical and support staff
• Monitor clinical services documentation authorizations and compliance with agency Medicaid and LMEMCO requirements
• Oversee assessments person centered plans crisis plans treatment planning and required documentation
• Lead staff meetings training onboarding and professional development
• Participate in hiring performance management and other personnel activities
• Develop and maintain referral relationships with schools DSS DJJ behavioral health providers courts and community organizations
• Promote Day Treatment services through community outreach presentations and professional partnerships
• Monitor program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement and growth
• Oversee program resources equipment supplies and facility needs

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ALEXPERIENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS Graduation from an accredited program with a Masters degree in a human services or related field and two years of progressive substance abuse andor mental health counseling experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience Possession of North Carolina licensure as one of the following LPA LPC LCSW or equivalent OR Three years supervision experience in the substance abuse and or mental health field as well as five total years of experience in the substance abuse andor mental health field

What Were Looking For

• Strong clinical and staff supervision skills
• Knowledge of behavioral health treatment crisis intervention family therapy and community resources
• Experience with program development compliance documentation and treatment planning
• Strong communication organization problem solving and community relationship building skills
• Ability to lead and develop a multidisciplinary team
• Valid NC drivers license and ability to work in community settings

Why Coastal Horizons

Join an organization committed to healthier lives stronger families and safer communities while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children adolescents and families

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance
• Educational loan repayment programs & Career growth
• Retirement savings plan401K
• Paid time off programs
• rollover hours
• 14 paid holidays
• Employee engagement activities
• resource groups and diversity events

REQUEST FOR ACCOMIDATIONS

If you require an accommodation during the application process please contact us at jobscoastalhorizonsorg We look forward to reviewing your application

EEO STATEMENT

Coastal Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity EEO employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sexual orientation gender gender identity and expression national origin age disability or protected veteran status We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates