Regional Director Jobs

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Pathways is seeking an innovative and purpose driven individual to join our team as Regional Director for Orange County.
Summary:
Overall responsibility for multiple clinics and/or programs, with combined annual budget of two million dollars, or more, offering mental health and/or substance use disorder services to children, families, adolescents, adults and/or older adults. As a senior leadership role, incumbents in this position are responsible for managing and ensuring that clinical and fiscal program objectives are satisfied, quality care and county/state relationships are developed and maintained, support staffing and staff development, and budget and financial forecasting for multiple clinics or program sites.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains a collaborative relationship with state and county/community officials Participates and represents agency or the Company professionally at county/community meetings
• Ensure compliance and contractual obligations are met and to minimize any disallowances
• Decision Making Responsibilities Responsible for hiring decisions for professional positions in region, structure of delivery of services and determining guidelines for treatment (within regulations and contract specifications). Provide input regarding the development of the budget. Responsible for managing region budget.
• Commitment to the Company’s Mission, Vision, and Values; representing actions that defines the overall philosophy and objectives of all duties performed in accordance with Company’s mission, vision, and value.
• Report program concerns, as outlined in policy and procedures, in a timely manner to the Clinical, QI/QA and/or State Director and assist in disseminating information to and from the staff.
• Participates in selection process for all professional positions and reviews performance appraisals, and/or reviews or recommends merit and promotional salary increases for staff Directs planning, management, administrative, staff and client meetings and training activities Promotes services and training activities in the community including presentations and consultations
• Pursues new business growth opportunities within region
• Maintain and ensures HIPAA, ethical standards/code of conduct and professional boundaries with all staff and clients
• Conducts and reviews performance appraisals, and/or reviews or recommends merit and promotional salary increases for staff
• Responsible for ensuring the Quality Assurance, Compliance, and Chart Audits of all programs
• Participates in the development and review of RFPs, RFIs, grants, and/or RFQs
• Ensures clinics are operating according to the Company’s policies and procedures, applicable professional standards, laws, rules and regulations
• Support consumers/clients’ steps towards Recovery and Wellness Create an organizational culture that respects and celebrates the diversity of our consumers and staff
• Prepares activity and other reports for executive management as required
• Analyze current practices, research and support EBPs (best practices) and innovations to keep programs competitive, cutting edge and to ensure the best possible outcomes
• Brings policy, procedure and daily operations systems concerns to management.
• Ensures clinical and administrative compliance with all program activities; while developing and implementing plans to continually meet productivity and profitability
• Recovery Requirements Provide the best customer care possible Identify and build upon the strengths of consumers/clients, staff, coworkers, and the communities or community partners we serve
• Responsible for ensuring and understanding the administrative functioning of his/her programs
• Completes monthly, quarterly, and all other reports in a timely manner
• Promotes staff development and empowerment
• Provides leadership and promotes staff development and empowerment
• Assure that management decisions are implemented in a positive and timely manner
• May act as a lead person in handling a crisis situation, investigations, and audits.
• Provide leadership to management team in evaluating program needs and developing and implementing appropriate Evidence Based practices and the appropriate use of therapeutic interventions
• Consults with clinical staff on treatment plans as required and may participate in emergency situations and crisis intervention
• Model ethical leadership. Monitor ethical issues and help develop and implement policies to maintain regulatory compliance and assure that processes follow the highest ethical standard for our clients
• Responsible for managing region budget
• Attends and participates in meetings as directed by State Director
• Prepares activity and other reports for executive management as required
• Ability to interpret and expect the same with all staff Other duties as assigned or necessary to support the program and/or the Company
• Ability to identify problems and offers constructive suggestions for corrective action.
• Will work a flexible schedule outside of business hours, weekends and be available beyond office work hours should the need arise or to support the program(s) and leadership
• Value learning as an ongoing process that enables us to better service our consumers and establishes our leadership in the industry
• Supports and facilitates Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement protocols, including frequent collaboration with QA/QI regional staff and QI State Director and program management in monitoring standards and actively removing barriers to the provision of high quality care Works closely with state finance team to develop and approve, annual budget for region, and prepares/provides executive management with periodic financial forecasts and reports as required
• Responsible for delivery of professional mental health and/or substance use disorder services in multiple programs within region
• May direct planning, management, administrative, staff and client meetings and training activities as required by county contract/payer and/or Company state leadership

Level of Supervision Given:
Directly supervises three or more Program Directors and or Supervisors having responsibility for hiring, succession planning, and performance management. Works under general supervision of the State/Executive Director
Education/Licensing Requirements
Education and/or Experience:
Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Hospital Administration, Mental Health Administration or relative field or Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology from an accredited school or Master’s degree in a relevant Behavioral Sciences field and seven years of experience in managing mental health clinics.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Licensed LMFT, LCSW, Ph.D, Psy.D, Registered Nurse or Licensed Psychologist desired. Proof of: valid California driver’s license and auto insurance, as well as proof of education are required
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
3 to 10 years of experience in management level positions in mental health and/or substance use disorder services clinics with responsibility for staffing, budget and professional delivery of services
Experience managing multiple sites and strong leadership and clinical skills
Excellent leadership, administrative, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Intermediate To Advanced Level Of PC Skills Required
Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time
Pathways is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.