Associate Program Director

Solutions Community Counseling and Recovery Centers is looking to add a compassionate member to work out of our Lebanon, OH location.

In this role, you will provide clinical and administrative supervision to staff who work with individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders.

Working in a community behavioral health organization means:

• You are connected to the pulse of the community!
• You address real issues affecting the community!
• You help create a difference!

You are part of the Solution!

Some of the perks and benefits our employees get to take advantage of include:

• No weekend work.
  1. We offer flexible 1st shift hours. Whether you are an early morning person or would like to start your shift a little later in the day, we offer this level of flexibility so you can properly balance work and life.
  2. Access to discounts through our partnership with LifeMart on major brands & essentials including home, auto, attractions, restaurants & more.
  3. Eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, including a health savings account option, as well as a company paid life insurance plan available on 61st day of full-time employment.
  4. 401(k) plan – can start contributing after 6 months; company will match after 12 months up to 3%.
  5. Paid time off includes both vacation and sick time after 90 days for full time staff. Unused time will roll over into the next year.
  6. Company paid liability insurance.
  7. Eligible for monthly documentation bonus.
  8. Strong commitment to professional growth and a long history of promotion from within. Average tenure of our employees is 7 years.
  9. Provide training opportunities through Relias Healthcare learning management system.
  10. Ongoing wellness program and initiatives to promote a healthy workforce for our employees.
  11. This position may be eligible for public service loan forgiveness programs. For further details, click here.
  12. Business casual work environment with an emphasis on team culture and collaboration.

Core Responsibilities:

• Supervises adult mental health staff by assigning tasks, overseeing work assignments, reviewing work, providing direction, resolving work problems and determining performance standards. Provides direct client care when staff vacancies or extended leave of absence exist. Conducts annual employee evaluations and recommends pay increases and promotions. Grants sick time and other leaves and authorizes overtime. Provides written reports to Program Director of staff compliance, concerns, and recommendations.
• Accomplishes staff results by communicating job expectations planning, monitoring and appraising job performance. Maintains authority by maintaining responsibility for developing, approving, implementing and enforcing policies and procedures and quality standards.
• Confers and collaborates with social service agencies, community resource committees, medical professionals and others. Corresponds with referral source by attending meetings, writing memos and communicating by telephone.
• Seeks input from other professionals by presenting and reviewing client cases and obtaining alternative ideas for treatment. Attends supervisor, team and other meetings and participates in committee groups. Facilitates team meetings.
• When indicated, provides emotional support by interacting with client face to face. Ensures progress by monitoring emotional and mental health, level of functioning, medications, psychiatric appointments, treatment plans and other areas of personal living.
• Carries own caseload by facilitates individual, family and group therapy sessions by utilizing counseling skills and techniques. Conducts therapy sessions by community face-to-face or by leading family or group sessions. Educates client regarding diagnosis and treatment plan. Resolves issues by discussing concerns, problems and progress.
• Work with the Clinical Director to manage the program.
• Coordinates with other Associate Directors for client care..

Job Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Mental Health or a closely related field
• 3 to 5 years progressively responsible related experience.
• Independent licensure by the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board required. .
• The ability to respond promptly to emergency or crisis situations.
• Understanding and compassion for both clients and family members.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to follow up in a timely manner.
• The ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Adaptable to teaching various learning styles.

About the Company:

Solutions is a non-profit behavioral health organization that promotes wellness in mind, body and spirit through the provision of effective, affordable mental health and substance use services that promote recovery and overall health. We provide crisis services, outpatient counseling for mental health and alcohol/drug problems, psychiatric (pharmacological management) services, case management and other specialized services.

We take pride in being active in the community by participating in the National Association for Mental Illness annual walk. We also raise donations for local VA and homeless shelters throughout the year. To learn more about our mission and vision, visit: www.solutionsccrc.org.

Seniority Level: Upper Manager, exempt

Employment Type: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 1st shift, onsite

Industry: Behavioral Health

Job Function: Associate Director

Direct Reports: up to 10 therapist/case managers