Program Director - Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services Ithaca Outpatient Clinic - Full Time - Days

Program Director- Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services Ithaca Outpatient Clinic- Full Time- Days

Program Director - Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services- Ithaca Outpatient

When two established local health systems unite as one collaborative network, healthcare becomes so much more. Centralus Health, an affiliation of Arnot Health and Cayuga Health, is focused on our region's changing needs and your wellbeing. More than a group of experienced caregivers, Centralus Health is a partnership of advocates who strive to eliminate barriers to better health, innovating and evolving services in our communities for enhanced holistic care close to home. Beyond clinical outcomes, it's strengthening community connections and setting a higher standard for quality that's exceptionally personal.

Centralus Health is central to wellness-for all of us.

We are seeking a dynamic Program Director to lead, develop, and grow our outpatient services. This is a unique opportunity for a self-starter to shape the future of a critical program, ensuring operational excellence while delivering exceptional care.

The Program Director for the CARS Outpatient program in Ithaca, NY will oversee daily operations and lead the continued growth of our expanding outpatient services. Working closely with executive leadership, this individual will take initiative in identifying opportunities, solving complex challenges, and implementing innovative solutions to meet the needs of the community.

The ideal candidate is an experienced and self-motivated leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at fostering collaboration, and is dedicated to improving outcomes for individuals with substance use disorders.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the daily operations of C.A.R.S outpatient SUD programming to including problem solve day to day operational issues in collaboration with program staff and executive leadership.
• Supervise site leaders, including medical, clinical and administrative support staff.
• Ensure clinical supervision is provided in compliance with OASAS scope of practice.
• Responsible for the fiscal integrity of the outpatient program including, but not limited to, maximizing revenue opportunities, ensuring programs operate efficiently and responsibly, monitoring and reporting of fiscal goals, being knowledgeable of the program budget and maintaining expenses within that budget and ensuring service deliverables are met.
• Partner with grants team to pursue, execute, and report on grant activities to both financially sustain and grow the program.
• Ensure programs maintain all required licensures as issued by OASAS, DOH, Medicaid/Medicare, DEA and any other related licensures necessary for the efficient and effective operations of program.
• Collaborate with the Compliance Officer to ensure timely reporting and responses to incidents or operational concerns, this includes but is not limited to monitoring incidents, staffing issues, systemic patterns, and corrective action plans.
• Monitor the execution of the Performance Management Process for all program staff.
• Ensure policies are consistent with regulation and monitor policies are implemented as written
• Liaison with OASAS on day-to-day operations
• Ensure high quality, evidenced based program standards are maintained and conducted efficiently.
• Collaborate with the executive team and BOD on strategic goals and initiatives

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• Must be a qualified health professional working within their scope of practice. This includes, but is not limited to, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC).
• Must have at least 3 years of full-time clinical work experience in the substance use disorder field, with at least 1 year of supervisory experience prior to appointment.
• Must have progressive leadership background, excellent communication skills, independent, self-starter, excellent problem-solving ability and experience working with people with substance use disorder. Familiarity with strength-based leadership models and practices a plus.
• General understanding of NYS Insurance standards, OASAS admission criteria and regulations including, but not limited to, 822.
• General principles and practices of personnel management, supervision, and leadership development. General knowledge of the physical, mental, emotional, and social ramifications of substance abuse; general knowledge of substance abuse counseling techniques, group dynamics and techniques of conduction of psycho-educational and therapy groups; general understanding of the principles of adult learning; interviewing techniques; generally accepted crisis intervention techniques

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Master's degree in related healthcare field with knowledge of treatment of substance use and mental health disorders.
• 5 years of supervisory experience in behavioral health services administration or related field.

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Location: Onsite at CARS Ithaca Outpatient Clinic- 334 West State Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
• Shift: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
• Travel: 25% travel can be expected in this role between CARS and Administrative locations

Pay Disclosure:

• $100,006.40 - $125,008.00 annual salary

Centralus Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Centralus Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.

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