Director of Recovery Place Kent

About Us

Valley Cities has recently been designated as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), reflecting compliance with stringent national standards in behavioral health care. This status enables broader service availability, improved integration of mental health and substance use treatment, enhanced crisis intervention capabilities, and ensures services are accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances. We are excited about the future ahead. We’re looking for people who want to make a real difference in behavioral health while growing alongside a mission-driven team. Employees joining Valley Cities at this time will become part of an impactful organization dedicated to advancing community behavioral health, that is grounded in compassion, equity, and community impact. Join us to make significant contributions during pivotal moments in the lives of others!

Role Overview

The Director of Recovery Place Kent is responsible for articulating and implementing the facility philosophy and agency mission to promote hope and healing for persons in crisis. This role is an integral member of a multidisciplinary team who directs and oversees the operations of Recovery Place Kent – A 24-hour Evaluation and Treatment Center (E&T) and Secure Withdrawal Management Services (SWMS) Facility. The director sets the tone of efficient and effective interventions with a heavy emphasis on customer service to consumers and partners.

Experience

• 5 years of operational and managerial experience in a Behavioral Healthcare Hospital and/or Residential treatment setting
• Experience in the interventions of Seclusion and Restraint
• Illustrates experience that includes successful networking and communication to community resources, e.g., other treatment organizations, Crisis Centers, Community Outreach, Third Party Payors
• Prominent success in written communications
• Demonstrates ability and skill in the following areas:
• Working knowledge of Involuntary Treatment laws
• Understanding of information technologies and business applications, including spreadsheets, word processing, databases, and basic financial software
• Leadership skills
• Facilitation skills
• Time management skills
• Set appropriate priorities
• Meet deadlines
• Build working relationships
• Knowledge and understanding of regulations and laws affecting Community Based Behavioral Health Providers
• Conflict Resolution

Key Responsibilities

Management/Administrative Responsibilities

• Supports the design of the agency’s continuum of care to ensure clients access appropriate levels of care to promote health outcomes
• Collaborates with King County Crisis and Commitment Services and the Involuntary Treatment Act Court to support the legal and treatment process
• Collaborates with both Nursing and Medical Teams to engage in a multidisciplinary team approach
• Assumes responsibility for the general leadership and management of the facility to accomplish and support VCCC’s missions, goals, and objectives
• Institutes and maintains an organizational vision and environment that emphasizes teamwork, trust, professionalism, efficiency, and customer service
• Interfaces with Managed Care Organizations and the Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization around appropriate Utilization Management to ensure appropriate levels of care are available to clients
• Tracks data and provides information to manage contracts for reimbursement, service provision, and employees
• Ensures excellent internal and external customer service
• Develops, implements, reviews, and enforces all laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as required
• Ensures agency leadership is effectively informed, collaborates and discusses with leadership the issues affecting the facility and programs
• Develops and maintains relationships with community and business leaders, political representatives, contributors, regulators, allied human services providers such as police, hospital, public safety, and other healthcare service providers
• Develops, implements, reviews, and maintains an emergency operation plan in conjunction with community governmental and service organizations to provide behavioral (and primary care, if relevant) health services to the community in the event of a catastrophic event
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory bodies (to include but not limited to Joint Commission, RCW/WAC, Department of Health, King County, Health Care Authority)
• Takes responsibility for staff development to accomplish and support VCCC’s mission, goals and objectives
• Responsible for ensuring effective onboarding, staff development, training, and performance management
• Responsible for ensuring appropriate staff coverage for shifts and operations of the facility
• Functions as an advocate of VC and the site when issues affecting the site can be impacted by public entities
• Responsible for maintaining clinical quality, coordinating and implementing CQI processes for facility
• Assumes 24-hour accountability for facility and services

Financial Responsibilities

• Aids the Chief of Inpatient in preparing an annual budget for the Chief Financial Officer’s review and approval that follows and supports the mission and strategic plan of VC and the site
• Utilizes cost benefit analysis as a tool for decision making
• Sends data to help prepare VCCC’s financial reports
• Analyzes financial statements and makes adjustments to operations as needed
• Ensures effective management and collaborates with other VCCC departments for billing and receipting, cash management, payroll reporting, and accounts receivable and accounts payable activities

Human Resources Responsibilities

• Effectively manages employee conflicts and builds and maintains a sense of teamwork among staff members
• Recruits and selects staff in collaboration with site team and HR
• Places high value on cultural competency and ensures that hiring reflects community demographics

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Advanced degree and licensure - Master’s degree with WA State Licensure as an SUPD, LICSW, LMFT, LMHC or Registered Nurse with a MHP endorsement required. Dual licensure as SUDP/LMHC preferred
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the principles of recovery

Interpersonal Attributes

• Excellent communication skills
• Teamwork
• Attitude
• Multicultural/diversity awareness
• Working with a variety of people

Intrapersonal Attributes

• Ability to adapt and be flexible in a constantly changing Social and Regulatory environment
• Self-disciplined/directed
• Stress management skills
• Strong work ethics

How to Apply

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that values your contributions, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role. Join us at Valley Cities and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference every day. We look forward to welcoming you on board! We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment & embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.