Executive Director

POSITION

PURPOSE:

The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the strategic and operational efficiency of our programs and staff. The Executive Director provides leadership and overall management in conducting the purpose and policies of the organization.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in business, human resources or finance preferred. Experience in lieu of BA with minimum of 4 years in a manager or director role preferably in a healthcare setting.

NJ Mental Health Locations Only:

Master’s degree in human services PA Locations Only:

Bachelor’s degree with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, business management

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 2 years administrative and management setting familiarity, with Performance Improvement and Joint Commission Standards.

NJ Mental Health Locations Only:

A minimum of 5 years of experience in the field with a minimum of two years supervisory experience.

PA Locations Only:3 Years of experience in human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting, which includes supervision of others, direct service and program planning.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

CPRNJ Mental Health Locations Only:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or Approved Clinical Supervisor KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING REQUIRED AT TIME OF HIRE:

Knowledge of addictions and mental health complications.

Knowledge of community healthy resources that support life improvement in physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health, economic security, employment, positive social and family interdependence and positive cultural identity including:

Knowledge of referral procedures and admittance criteria for health care and community providers.

Ability to network and collaborate with healthcare and other social and cultural agencies that can provide services to the patients and families.

Knowledge of the 12-Step Recovery Program.

Knowledge and competency in problem solving, stress management, ethics and team building.

Knowledge of alcohol and other drugs that includes:

Alcohol and addictive drugs and their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual impact on the individual.

Alcohol and addictive drugs and their impact on the family.

Ability to determine if a medical emergency exists and to take appropriate action, when necessary.

Knowledge of emergency procedures used in case of alcohol and/or drug overdose.

Knowledge of the stages of alcohol and other drug withdrawals and ability to take appropriate action at each stage.

Knowledge of Federal, State and Municipal laws and/or regulations that regulate the treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction, including:

Confidentiality Patient Rights Professional Code of Ethics Discrimination Knowledge  of airborne and blood borne pathogens (TB, HIV, AIDS, HB) and risk reduction methodologies and the use of universal precautions.

Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and assumption of responsibilities not delineated in the job description which are related to work as a member of an addiction treatment team.

AGE SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS SERVED/ RESPONSIBILITY:

Adult or Adolescents SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO POSITION Execute clinical philosophy.

Supervise direct reports to ensure performance of duties consistent with job description.

Identify deficiencies in programming and establish improvement measures.

Engage in direct client care is sufficient to evaluate and contribute to clients’ experience in treatment.

Maintain & uphold the highest standard of excellent, effective treatment.

Promote the program to the community & other providers of substance use treatment.

Ensure clinical and residential environments are safe and conducive to GRN’s treatment modality.

Educate staff on clinical…