Program Director- Opioid Treatment Program

Description

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 reports to the CEO and 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 Everest Recovery Program Director is accountable for overseeing the clinic. The Program Director provides direction to staff and operations ensuring the management and execution of all Everest Recovery deliverables, tangible / intangible. The Program Director will incorporate the value of culturally competent practice at all levels of clinical and follow-up intervention. The Program Director also leads operations to achieve Everest Recovery goals and objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Oversee the development and maintenance of all day-to-day operations of the facility.
• Responsible for program management and statistical evaluation to maintain patient rights and safety.
• Participate in supervision, professional development, and on-going training of Everest Recovery staff.
• Responsible for fiscal compliance within the yearly budget guidelines.
• Oversee and supervise the medication control of the Everest Recovery clinic. Includes in-house and take-home dosing.

Requirements

• 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