Director of Community Programs

Centerstone is among the nation's leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people's lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Minimum Qualifications:

Five years' management experience leading projects and/or teams or Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field. Must be a transformational leader that is able to lead through a trauma-informed lens. Must possess a strong knowledge of clinical programs and business strategies. Able to build working relationships with community partners and colleagues in order to provide the highest quality of care to our clients. Travel is required between the programs. A valid Florida's Driver's License is required.

Preferred Qualification:

Licensed in the State of Florida as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist or Mental Health Counselor per FS491. Knowledge of local mental health, substance abuse, education, juvenile justice, child welfare and other community resources. Knowledge of family systems, trauma-focused treatment, crisis intervention and integrated care.

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Highly motivated, self-directed and excellent management and supervisory skills. Ability to understand and manage program budgets and contracts. Excellent writing and verbal skills for report writing and communication with community resources.

Essential Functions/Job Duties:
1. Organize staff and program resources to provide quality services within the scope of the program's various contracts.
2. Ensure continuity of care within agency, among treatment programs and community providers.
3. Communicate with community providers to effectively meet the needs of the clients in our community with behavioral health needs.
4. Participate in community meetings, staffing, and other events promoting system collaboration and community mental health awareness.
5. Serve as liaison with Program Managers, prepare contract applications, review contracts, and advocate for funding, program and outcome changes.
6. Maintain quality assurance standards by preparing for chart audits, monitoring performance outcome measures, overseeing contracts and providing input on budgets.
7. Provide on-going clinical supervision to team leaders, supervisors, and managers to promote high quality clinical services and help them improve their supervisory skills.
8. Organize and conduct staff meetings and trainings as needed and appropriate.
9. Perform administrative tasks including completing performance appraisals of direct reports, approving the performance appraisals of all indirect staff, reviewing and revising policies and procedures.
10. Monitor clinical documentation compliance and develop and implement new procedures to improve compliance.
11. Provide back-up to on-call crisis intervention services.

Work Environment/Physical Demands: This position operates in a professional office environment and spends time in outpatient behavioral health and addiction treatment settings. This position may be subject to exposure to individuals who engage in maladaptive behavior. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to observe office environments and to use speech and hearing to interact with others in person, via telephone, using computer technology and in writing.

This is a full time, exempt position.

Typical hours of work are Monday through Friday- days. This position may be required to work evening and weekend hours. This position has on call responsibilities. Frequent travel is required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion employee resource groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Centerstone does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our beliefs toward diversity and inclusion.

Our approach to diversity is simple-it's about embracing everyone. Together, we continue to develop an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our employees. It powers our innovation and connects us closer to each other, to our clients and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the growing world around us, and where everyone feels empowered, safe and welcomed.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.