Assistant Director, Four

Ohio Guidestone provides a complete continuum of responsive person-centered prevention services, mental health and substance use treatment, and wrap-around supports, serving the needs of over 50,000 people each year through telehealth and locations across Ohio.

At Ohio Guidestone, we believe a workforce comprised of employees from diverse backgrounds and communities, and a culture of belonging makes us a better organization. Together, we continue to build a workplace that encourages, supports, and celebrates the varied voices of our employees.

A fantastic leadership opportunity for mental health supervisors and directors who are ready to join one of Northeast Ohio's "Best Places to Work" and one of Ohio's largest behavioral health legacies 160+ years and counting! The Assistant Director would provide comprehensive oversight and leadership of department operations and our Four County locations. Home base can be at our Bryan, Defiance or Napoleon office.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate the values and guiding principles of Ohio Guidestone, performing with the highest standards of excellence, integrity and ethics.
• Manage and coordinate departmental operations, including staff training, policy development, and overall compliance with organizational standards.
• Oversee fiscal management of assigned programs, including budget development, monitoring, documentation, billing compliance, and responsible use of resources.
• Develop and implement program plans, goals, and outcome measures to align with strategic initiatives and community needs.
• Ensure program and service delivery meet all internal, contractual, regulatory, and accreditation standards; adapt services as compliance standards evolve.
• Interpret and support agency policies, implement industry best practices, and ensure quality outcomes across assigned programs.
• Provide direction for service expansion, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programs across multiple sites.
• Serve as a resource for clinical consultation and crisis management when needed.
• Support promotional efforts to increase awareness of programs and services.
• Maintain a small caseload of direct service (individual, group, or family support) as needed.
• Advocate strongly for clients, ensuring access to services and supports during and after program involvement as needed.
• Lead, coach, and mentor assigned direct reports, as well as oversee and uphold performance standards and the level of accountability within the department
• Demonstrate positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and a culture of belonging.
• Exhibit positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
• Present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.

Education & Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Social Service or related field required
• LISW, LPCC, or LIMFT with supervisor designation is required
• Experience in the not-for-profit, medical, mental health or social work fields with diverse staff.
• 3+ years’ experience in managing direct reports with strong ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion.

Qualifications:

• Mission driven; strong desire to make an impact
• Effective interpersonal skills; able to speak effectively with individuals and/or groups of people
• Ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and good professional judgment.
• Knowledgeable of Ohio licensing and related laws, grant writing and healthcare and in-home therapy.
• Positive reputation and strong sense of personal accountability with the ability to delegate where needed
• Knowledge of OHMAS, ODH standards and other external organizations, regulations and criteria related to Case Management
• Flexible; able to work days, evenings, and/or weekends, as desired…