Massachusetts Veterans Jobs

Job Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Description:

Sign on bonus up to $3000 (pro-rated for part time)

The Executive Director of Addictions is responsible for the clinical, administrative and fiscal oversight of Addiction Services within BILH Behavioral Services. Ensures quality of care and contract compliance across licensed BSAS programs. Provides program leadership, development and direction for multiple inpatient detoxification, Transitional Support Services (TSS), Clinical Stabilization Services (CSS), Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP), and long term residential recovery programs. Partners with the VP of Ambulatory Services and Chief Medical Officer to attain the highest level of quality standards across all Behavioral Services programs.

Responsibilities:

• Promotes programmatic efficiencies and effectiveness. Develop, modify and monitor operating policies/procedures for the Addictions services.

• Planning, development and operational oversight for all Addictions services and programs.

• Develop, modify and monitor operating policy and procedure for each program sector.

• Budget development and monitoring including revenue and expense tracking and adjustment.

• Develop new lines of business and revenue sources.

• Remain informed and updated on current research and practices related to residential care and trauma informed care. In particular, must remain current on any and all systemic changes planned by the state agencies in Massachusetts.

• Proactively develop and implement philosophical, programmatic and policy changes to reflect same. Monitor census and program utilization by payor and develop and implement systems and resource allocation changes as needed to ensure timely access to care, to achieve occupancy targets and to ensure compliance.

• In conjunction with clinical leadership, ensures that all programs are implementing clinical services in the context of the overall BILH BS philosophy and goals and that Quality Improvement processes are integral to the operation.

• Ensures compliance with all regulatory, licensing and accreditation bodies, including but not limited to BSAS/DPH, DCF, and DMH. In conjunction with clinical leadership, ensure that all clinical services and processes are meeting or exceeding regulatory and accreditation bodies’ standards.

• Represents BILH BS at appropriate BSAS/DPH, DCF, DMH and ABH meetings. Personnel management through direct reports, including hiring, deployment, performance review, staff development, discipline, and termination. Oversight of food services and transportation needs of the various programs.

• Ensure that all incidents, grievances and complaints are processed according to policy.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Manages program directors, managers and supervisors throughout Addiction services.

• Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of all divisional programs.

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Responsible for managing the budget of Addiction programs. In addition, works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures. The Executive Director is acutely aware of fiscal requirements, develops and implements cost saving measures and other ways to maintain and increase fiscal viability.

• Must demonstrate an ability to relate to substance use and mental health treatment population in a sensitive manner, an interest and willingness to work in a multicultural setting, and a customer service orientation.

• Knowledge of commercial behavioral healthcare practices, evidenced based treatments, managed care principles, provider development and quality improvement concepts is essential. Familiarity with state and local agencies serving the community helpful.

• Must possess outstanding planning and implementation skills, a strategic approach, and a good working knowledge of data reporting and analysis skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.

• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Adept at building effective teams and motivating others to achieve more, particularly in complex and dynamic organizations.

• Ability to develop collaborative relationships with the community. Computer literate in standard desktop applications such as Windows, Word, and Excel. Demonstrated ability to successfully use common electronic medical records.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Human Services field and licensed at independent level (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT.)

• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience post independent license.

• Minimum of 5 years’ management experience overseeing a large Addictions division or similar operation.

• Familiarity with CARF requirements/procedures. Familiarity with BSAS/DPH, DMH, and other regulatory policies/procedures.

• After an initial orientation period, must demonstrate the following knowledge of: 1) the range of treatment needed by the organization’s clientele, 2) procedures for responding to unusual clinical events and incidence, 3) organization channels for clinical, security, and administrative communication, 4) federal regulations regarding client confidentiality.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled