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Adult Program Director Behavioral Health- Outpatient -LCSW
Job Description
- The Director oversees a community-based adult mental health and substance abuse outpatient treatment program with goals to assist with living and independent lifestyle
- Psychiatric evaluation and assessments
- Individual, family, and group therapy
- Individualized treatment planning
- Crisis support, short and long term therapy
- 24/7 crisis prevention, intervention, and emergency services
- Medication management services /Addiction Treatment-Opiod and substance abuse intervention
- On site and online counseling
- Program referrals
Program Responsibilities: Oversee multiple programs within the outpatient adult program. Oversee the risk management, staff supervision, and program development
Management: monitors performance of staff, recruitment selection. Conducts performance evaluations in collaboration with program managers and HR.
Operational Responsibilities:
- Ensures programs operate within budget. Actively participates in agency- wide quality initiatives. Participates actively in strategic planning processes and program development.
- Maintains documentation in compliance with agency, program, licensing, accreditation.
- Facilitates and participates in team meetings, case conferences, supervision, training, complex incident reviews
Education: MSW -Master’s in Social Work
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of experience, with the adult population either in residential treatment or outpatient treatment programs.
- Must have Minimum 5 years leadership/supervison or management experience
- Experience with crisis, mental health, substance abuse, addiction, dual diagnosis, medical, assessments, care planning, EMR documentation, regulatory compliance with DSS, Medicaid compliance and substance abuse, emotional disorders, co-occurring disorders, and trauma-related illnesses.
independent practitioner license.
Hours M-F 8-5 on-site
Salary(depending on experience) $95-128K
Medical Benefits,Tuition reimbursement, Matching retirement 403B Program, PTO and holidays.
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Meet Your Recruiter

Krisha Morander, CPC
Vice President, Healthcare & Information Technology
Krisha's journey in the professional world has been nothing short of remarkable. Starting her career after completing her college education, she ventured into the realms of Commercial Art and Marketing, honing her creative and strategic skills. However, her path took a significant turn as she discovered her calling in the field of Recruitment.
Growing up in a close-knit, caring family where everyone played a vital role in supporting each other, including the care of elderly parents, Krisha's deep-rooted passion for healthcare began to flourish. She redirected her focus towards assisting job seekers in finding meaningful careers in healthcare that could make a genuine difference in the lives of others.
With an impressive 31-year career in the Staffing Industry, Krisha's expertise spans various domains. Initially, she dedicated herself to agency firm work, with a primary focus on healthcare and marketing communications. Her journey took a pivotal turn in 2004 when she joined J Morrissey. Here, she embraced Direct Hire Healthcare recruitment as her specialization.
In 2010, Krisha's entrepreneurial spirit led her to create the Information Technology division within the organization. Her dedication and exceptional performance in this role earned her the prestigious title of Vice President. She continues to pursue her passion for recruiting top-tier talent and nurturing new client relationships. Krisha also takes an active role in training and mentoring new staff, instilling in them the best practices and the art of meaningful interviewing.
Krisha's Direct Hire Recruitment Specialties encompass both Healthcare, spanning clinical and non-clinical roles, and Information Technology, from junior-level positions to the highest echelons of C-Suite leadership.
Outside of her illustrious career, Krisha finds solace and inspiration in the world of watercolor painting. Her creative spirit knows no bounds.
In her personal life, Krisha shares a blissful marriage of 36 years, a testament to her commitment and enduring love. Together with her loving partner, she is proud to be the parent of two wonderful children, completing her fulfilling life journey.