Program Director

Program Director

Program/ Location: Men's Addiction Treatment Center (MATC), Brockton
Education/ Licensure: Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field
Pay Rate: $70,720 - $93,600 (Experience and Education dependent)
Status: Full Time
Shift: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm

About Us

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point has programs located throughout Southeastern Massachusetts offering a full continuum of care for substance use and mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life. 

Benefits

• Medical Insurance 
• Dental Insurance 
• Vision Insurance 
• Long & short term disability
• Discounted auto/home and renters insurance 
• 403b - Retirement
• FSA & DCA
• PFML
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonuses & Referral
• Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
• Education days to use towards CEU's
• Free meals at select programs and when available
• Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)

Requirements

• Must present as courteous and professional at all times
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks
• Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas in logical and clear fashion
• Must have the ability to work with others in cooperative and collaborative manner
• TB screening
• Certification in the HPTC approved de-escalation program
• Strong and effective verbal, written and organizational skills
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs including the ability to learn, use and train HPTC`s electronic medical records
• Knowledge of major clinical therapeutic models and behavioral health best practice
• An understanding of the relationship between substance abuse and mental health issues and/or self help programs for adults
• Be familiar with relevant professional codes of ethics, patient’s rights documents, and laws and regulations that govern both counseling and clinical supervision practices

• Ability to provide leadership and program development within an inpatient setting

• Knowledge of major clinical therapeutic models and behavioral health best practice

• Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement goals and objectives for the program

• Implement and review policies and procedure on a regular basis

• Ensure that clinical activities are carried out in accordance with HPTC’s written plans for quality assurance, utilization review/management and staff growth and development

• Provide supervision to program staff and maintain supervisory notes

• Provide direct services to clients, which will include but not limited to evaluations of clients; Individual, group and/or family counseling, crisis management, and aftercare planning. Productivity expectations will be determined based on the number of direct supervisees

• Participate on assigned committees and prepare reports as needed

• Coordinate with other departments/facilities to enhance and ensure quality care

• Participate in budget development and monthly review process

•  Routinely review client charts (open and closed) to ensure that the structure and substance are in accordance with licensing and accreditations standards

• Advertising, interviewing, hiring and training of all new clinical and support staff

• Preparation of reports and correspondence in response to licensing and accreditation boards

•  Provide on- going clinical and daily administration of the  Program to ensure quality care

• Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director or Site Director

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of supervisory or relevant experience preferred