Executive Director at Harmony Health Group – Union, New Jersey

Who is Harmony Health Group

Harmony Health Group was founded in 2015 with the mission of providing a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for individuals struggling with substance use disorders. Our first facility offered a flexible continuum of care designed to help clients navigate each step of their recovery journey.

Since then, we’ve continued to grow and broaden our services to include co-occurring and primary mental health treatment, allowing us to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. We remain committed to expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health care; delivered by a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a difference.

Why Harmony Health Group:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Robust training program with clear pathways for professional growth and advancement
• Flexible scheduling options, with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts available
• Full-time and part-time positions to match your ideal work–life balance
• Meaningful, rewarding work where you play a key role in supporting clients on their recovery journeys

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Job Title: Regional Executive Director

Department: Operations

Reports to: Vice President of Operations and Vice President of Clinical Services

Job Summary:

Organize and oversee the daily facility operations, clinical department, and medical department, of up to 5 regional facilities. The Regional Executive Director ensures all aspects of clinical care and programming are aligned with evidence based, best practices, and complies with all applicable legal, ethical, and regulatory standards. The Regional Executive Director oversees and monitors the quality of the environment of care, maintenance of the physical facility, and completion of all compliance tasks/responsibilities. The Regional Executive Director is also responsible for managing the operating budgets, key performance indicators and meeting the goals set forth by the company. The ideal candidate has a proven successful track record and experience in a leadership role within a similar setting, outstanding organizational and communication skills, and an in-depth knowledge of addiction and mental health treatment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Day to day oversight and coordination of care team
• Manage clinic capacity and work schedules
• Work with central functions to ensure appropriate documentation, adherence to policies, and communication
• Assist and collaborate with the regional BD team to foster and maintain strong, local, mutually beneficial relationships
• Supervise and collaborate with Clinical, Operational and Medical leadership teams at all respective locations to ensure best practices are implemented and/or adhered to.
• Conduct biweekly supervision meetings with leadership at all respective locations
• Provide opportunities for professional/personal growth and development
• Foster a teaming environment/culture of collaboration, communication, positive energy, and compassionate support for patients, peers, and oneself
• Ensure program financial viability through review of revenue and cost control mechanisms and communicate such findings to Senior Leadership
• Accountable for achieving targeted key metrics for respective facilities and the organization established by the Executive Leadership team.
• Overall responsibility for state licensing compliance by ensuring program and facility compliance, as well as employment record compliance.
• Responsible and accountable for managing direct reports including: Preparation and presentation of performance evaluations, setting objectives, compensation recommendations, training and development, disciplinary actions, interviews, staff selection, and monitoring adherence to company and department policies, procedures, and practices.
• All other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

Review, update, and create clinical policies and practices to advance:

• Standards of care
• Safety
• Measurable positive outcomes
• Efficiency and workflow
• Patient and staff satisfaction
• Compliance with all applicable laws and regulatory standards

Improve And Oversee Processes Related To

• Admissions and intake
• Assessments and referrals
• Treatment and aftercare planning
• Documentation expectations
• Training and competency checks
• Maintain department budget and manage expenses

Plan, Implement, And Document Education Specific To

• Motivational Interviewing
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Healthy boundaries
• Crisis intervention
• Self-care

Collaborate With Other Departments, Teams and Stakeholders, Including

• Treatment teams
• local- and Senior-Leadership Teams
• Business development teams
• Medical Director, Medical and Psychiatric Providers
• Nursing Department
• Patient families
• Local hospitals and providers
• Utilization review team and insurance companies
• Local colleges and universities
• Professional organizations

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, or Public Health Administration or related field
• Licensed Clinician: Psy D, PhD, LICSW, LMHC, LPC, LCSW, LCDC (highly desirable)
• 5 – 7 years of progressively increasing leadership experience, in the behavioral health, social work or healthcare industry
• Clinical supervisory experience preferred
• Understanding of the disease model of addiction and evidence-based treatment
• Knowledge of relevant legal, regulatory, and ethical standards
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills; judgement; and decision-making ability
• Familiarity with DSM and ASAM Dimensions and level of care criteria
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain emotional maturity to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stressors

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Working Conditions and Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Position is required to work in indoor and outdoor environments as needed. Potential exposure to aggressive situations. Potential exposure to airborne/bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious diseases.