Senior Director | SUD

Why Work for Gandara:

Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!

Benefits:

• Retirement Plan 403(b)
• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
• Paid vacations
• Paid holidays
• 8 discretionary days
• Mileage Reimbursement

Salary: 

• $85,000 to $90,000 Annually

Additional Benefits:

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Culturally Diverse population
• Clinical Licensing Support

Job Title: Senior Director

Work Location: Greater Springfield Area

*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply 

*EOE M/F/D/V

*Union/Non-Union

Job Summary:

Responsible for the management of the Adult Substance Use Residential Treatment Services from intake to discharge at six locations. Supervise the Program Directors and the Clinical Supervisors in their care of clients, interactions with families and collaterals, and the development of a healthy therapeutic milieu; ongoing review of clinical and therapeutic documentation and practice; provide training to staff on an on-going basis and supervise subsequent trainings, develop treatment protocol and policy in conjunction with BHRS Management Team; oversee hiring of program staff. Responsible for the management of Gandara’s two recovery sober homes. Provides oversight and consultation to the Quality Assurance Manager for managing internal auditing, reporting, PQI, and trainings. Works with programs on the management of critical incidents.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Program Development Services - necessary to meet overall agency goals and provide
  support to management and program staff
• To establish goals and objectives for all Adult Substance Use Recovery Residential programs and Sober Homes.
• To ensure referral and intake process runs efficiently in conjunction with Program Administration.
• To implement and evaluate the Program goals, including an annual report of accomplishments against objectives planned.
• Hires staff subject to the approval of the VP of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services.
• Train, supervise and evaluate the administrative staff of the various programs.

• Responsible for the complete therapeutic and clinical services of all Adult SUD Residential Program sites and the Sober Homes

• Responsible for all client tracking, incident evaluation and training programs.

• Responsible for all supervision of Clinical Directors/Supervisors, Program Directors, and Quality Assurance Manager

• Responsible for oversight of all personnel issues and union interactions at request of the VP of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services

• Provides oversight and consultation to the Quality Assurance Manager for managing internal audting, reporting, PQI, and training

• Necessary to meet administrative requirements of the job by government bodies, funding sources, agency policy, etc.

• Accountability and availability to the 24-hour nature and needs of the program.
• Prepares and writes therapeutic and clinical program narratives as needed

• Writes program applications and submits them to the VP of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services.

• Maintains standards and records in order to comply with all funding Agency requirements Program Data.
• Assists (as a member of the Management Team) in the development of Agency policies and procedures.
• Meets with Program Committee which serves in an advisory/consultant capacity to the Residential Services at the request of the VP of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services.
• Acts as a liaison between Programs and other Agencies as well as the community at large.

• Ensures adequate support service to the Program including consultation and training.

• Oversees the ongoing development of therapeutic and clinical services.

• Provides supervision to all programs in the management of critical incidents and internal investigations.
• Works with collaterals in scheduling and coordinating external reporting and investigations.
• Any other duties as assigned by the VP of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph. D., M.S.W., M.A., M.Ed or M.S. desired with license
• At least two (2) years demonstrated skills in supervising and leading diversified staff
• Must have a minimum of five years experience, (2) two of which should be administrative
• Demonstrated ability to be innovative, creative, analytical and decisive in problem solving
• Demonstrated administrative and organizational capabilities
• Ability to work effectively with other community agencies (i.e. DPH, BSAS, DMH, DCF, Courts, etc.)
• Exceptional demonstrated writing and organizational skills
• Exceptional demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Must meet Agency requirements for driving history records

The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training