Program Director- Opioid Treatment Program in Ellsworth, Maine at Everest Recovery Centers LLC

Everest Recovery Centers is run by seasoned veterans in the substance use disorder treatment field. Our mission is:

To improve lives and strengthen communities, one connection at a time.

We help people rebuild their self-esteem and reestablish their roles as productive family members through our outpatient services, which include medication-assisted treatment; diagnostic assessment, recurrence prevention and support groups, addiction education, counseling, and more.

This position works collaboratively with a small home office staff in growing the program.

Current Opening:

We are currently seeking a Full time Program Director for a new location we are opening in Ellsworth, ME. This is a unique opportunity to help build and maintain an Opioid Treatment Program from the ground up.

Benefits:

Everest Recovery provides a great benefits package which includes:

• Collaborative, Patient-Centered Culture
• Bonus Compensation
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Eleven paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Leave
• Company sponsored life coverage
• 401(k) Retirement plan w/ company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional supplemental insurances available as well
• Professional Development

Position Summary:

The Program Director is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction and daily operations of the clinic. This role is accountable for promoting patient-centered services, staff development, regulatory compliance, and partnering with the community.

Duties and Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

Program Leadership & Operations:

• Oversee the development and maintenance of all day-to-day operations of the facility.
• Champion our mission, philosophy and core values.
• Lead the development and tracking of measurable tactics to drive the strategic plan.
• Foster collaboration and cohesion between departments
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels to support the clinic
• Participate in supervision, professional development, and on-going training of Everest Recovery staff.
• Staff Administration- onboarding, payroll, performance mgmt, etc.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure clinic compliance with all state and federal regulation
• Maintain program readiness for audits, inspections, surveys.
• Ensure proper documentation, record-keeping and confidentiality of patient data.
• Ensure staff compliance with training and policy requirements
• Oversee and supervise the medication control of the Everest Recovery clinic

Quality & Performance

• Responsible for program management and statistical evaluation to maintain patient rights and safety
• Monitor performance improvement, effectiveness and quality processes in alignment with goals. Implement improvement plans as needed.
• Responsible for fiscal compliance within the yearly budget guidelines

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and maintain partnerships with healthcare providers, community organizations, referral sources, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure the program is well represented at community events, forums, coalitions, network opportunities, etc.
• Promote program visibility, brand and access for patients.

• A Master’s Degree OR
• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a specialty in nursing/health administration, nursing/counseling education or a clinical specialty in the human services), public administration, business management or other related field
• Experience working in an Opioid Treatment Program setting preferably in Maine, which includes supervision of others, direct service and program planning.
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Excellent Communication skills
• Ability to be adaptable/flexible in a busy environment
• Strong Decision-making skills
• Strong Problem-solving skills