Why join us? Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to provide essential services to underserved populations, all while working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth. When you join us, you'll discover personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.

Who is Gateway Foundation? Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Gateway provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.Why join us? Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to provide essential services to underserved populations, all while working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth. When you join us, you'll discover personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.We are honored to offer behavioral healthcare services in Corrections Perks of working in correctional healthcare:

Opportunity to make a positive impact on a marginalized population
Exposure to diverse patient demographics
Focus on driving change, tracking progress, and improving care
Development of skills in a unique healthcare setting

Program Directors are responsible for:

Oversees the integration of clinical services and milieu management (client supervision) to support program goals.
Meets with supervisors, managers, vendors, department officials, or other entities to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
Provides integration effort updates to higher level management with recommendations for cross functional initiatives.
Audits, monitors, evaluates assigned program services and results to ensure contractual and licensure compliance, as well as compliance with business, health, safety, environmental, and employee relations regulations and laws. Initiates corrective actions to meet specifications for quality, quantity, schedule and cost.
Oversees client services by, auditing client records, reviewing client recommended discharge plans, and conducting client case reviews to ensure consistent and timely documentation of reports and investigations.
Develops program budget projections, monitors and approves expenditures, and initiates corrective actions to resolve variances. Reviews financial reports including contract utilization and income and expenses to ensure accuracy and budgetary and contractual compliance.
Prepares regular and special reports or analyses on financial status and program results and activities, for review and use by managers and executives in planning and evaluating program activities, services, and results.
Assists management in developing and refining program policies and procedures; and research, planning, securing approval of, and implementing new or enhanced program services per contract to ensure maximum utilization of unit treatment resources.
Manages and leads assigned personnel to promote commitment to organization philosophy and mission, and continuous professional growth and development of staff.
Interviews, hires, evaluates work performance, disciplines and discharges subordinate staff.
Assists managers in resolving complex employee relations problems and approves appropriate recommendations for personnel actions.
Responsible for quality control of the programs and services across several facilities in the assigned area.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any of the social sciences, criminal justice, public health, or business administration. Master’s degree in psychology, social work, mental health or substance abuse counseling, or closely related field, preferred
Two (2) years of relevant experience in a therapeutic community setting or management experience as a Program Director / Clinical Supervisor with successful completion of TC experiential training; or a combination of equivalent education and life experience
Current Certified Addictions Professional (CAP) or Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional (CCJAP) OR Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Professional Counselor Intern (LPCI) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred
Valid local driver’s license, insurance and good driving record required. Must be at least 21 years of age.
Strong knowledge of health administration regulations and standards, program funding and financing, and applicable laws and regulations; in-depth knowledge of management theories and techniques
Strong communication skills to exchange information and interact with treatment team, clients, client families and outside vendors and agencies
Working knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations governing health records confidentiality
Strong leadership skills
Strong critical thinking, high level persuasion and negotiation and presentation skills
High level problem-solving and analytical abilities to organize, plan and direct activities and operations within assigned geographical area
Ability to organize, evaluate, plan effective administration and operation of diverse programs and services dispersed across a geographic region

Physical Requirements:

Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with clients
Ability to record, proofread and check documents and files for accuracy, to prepare and analyze data and figures, transcribe, read
Ability to communicate with others, and speak to groups or individuals in order to gather and present information.
Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data
Ability to respond to telephones, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises
Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely, and remain alert to traffic conditions and to identify and comply with traffic signals and signs.

Benefits at Gateway Foundation: Health and Wellness:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

Financial Wellbeing:

403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Gateway
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Flexibility and Time Off:

18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service
9 paid company holidays
Work-life-balance

Personal Development:

Training & Development Programs
Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU’s and job-related training
Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance

Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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