Director of Residential Treatment Program (OASAS)

Major Functions

The Director of Residential Treatment Program (OASAS) is responsible for the day to day operation and coordination of an OASAS 819 certified and funded residential services program. She/he is responsible for oversight of job performance, guidance of all program employees and for the direct supervision of designated subordinate staff. The Director of Residential Treatment Program (OASAS) is responsible for maintaining OASAS regulatory compliance and assuring that programs operate in accordance with Odyssey House organizational standards.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor program systems, policies and procedures.
• Maintain good relations with and act as liaison to the state monitoring agency.
• Act as liaison to funding and referral sources, the community-at-large, and the corporate officers.
• Assure that all Utilization Review, Quality Assurance and Incident Reporting activities are conducted in accordance with Odyssey House policies and applicable regulatory standards.
• Supervise the maintenance of adequate and up-to-date records on all residents, as well as supervise record-keeping responsibilities of staff in accordance with applicable regulatory standards and Odyssey House policies.
• Ensure clinical and operational support coverage for facility and maintain on call telephone accessibility on an ongoing basis.
• Monitor admissions procedure to ensure compliance with OASAS guidelines.
• Accurately submit and review data submitted to HRA STARS.
• Prepare all proposals and reports as needed.
• Acts as resident advocate, assuring that all residents’ rights are respected and that all grievances and complaints are addressed in a timely and equitable manner in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Prepare monthly reports for the Senior Manager responsible for clinical oversight.
• Prepare annual work plan.
• Responsible for all personnel actions, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, promotion, disciplinary action and separation of program staff.
• Assures that all program staff members are adequately trained.
• Provides and implements formal orientation plan to newly hired direct subordinate staff.
• Provides direct supervision for designated staff as per Odyssey House policies.
• Prepare written annual evaluations on staff under his/her supervision.
• Review evaluations of all program staff.
• Comply with all OASAS regulations and participate in the certification process.
• Congduct regular clinical and administrative meetings with staff.
• Provide ongoing training for program staff and participate in Odyssey House in-service trainings.
• Lead quality management activities.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education/Training and Experience:
  • Master’s Level Clinical Degree preferred or Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years administrative or clinical experience working with target population.
  • 2 years experience in administration and one year in a clinical, mental health, housing or chemical dependency setting.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Qualified Mental Health Professional (e.g. LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, CRC, Ph.D., MSN, CASAC etc.).
  • Proficiency with computer operation (Microsoft Word, Excel, Electronic Health Record and Outlook programs).
• Other Relevant Duties as Assigned:
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule. This position will require availability as needed including on call responsibilities.

Pay

Salary Range: $90,000-120,000