Gandara Center · 14 hours ago
Asst. Senior Director | SUD
Springfield, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$77K/yr - $81K/yr
2+ years expGandara Center is a leading organization in Behavioral Health and Substance Use Services, seeking an Assistant Senior Director for their Adult Residential Substance Use Services. This role provides program-wide leadership and oversight to ensure high-quality treatment services while supporting clinical development and staff training.
Health CareMental HealthNon ProfitPsychology
Hiring Manager
Kirsy Segarra, MBA
Responsibilities
To provide program-wide oversight for designated residential substance use programs under the direction of the Senior Director
To provide individual and/or administrative supervision to program leaders
To provide leadership and guidance to programs leaders with the support of the Senior Director or VP of BHRS
To oversee staff development, training, performance improvement and program planning
To meet quality benchmarks for quality service delivery (i.e. Logic model goals and COA chart reviews, monthly clinical audits)
To support development and implementation of quality assurance processes
To oversee intake workflow with the intake team
Responsible for ensuring quality and quantity of services delivered throughout adult residential substance use programs.Participates and supports program leaders
In hiring, onboarding, evaluations and disciplinary processes in collaboration with the Senior Director
Ensures adherence to treatment philosophy consistent with trauma informed, person centered and culturally responsive practices
Evaluates program services and makes recommendations for improvement to the Senior Director
Promotes empowerment, peer support and individual served involvement in treatment activities
Maintains strong therapeutic rapport with individuals served
Compiles statistical data and prepares required reports
Assists in proposal development for new program components
Implements job functions as required both on and off site as needs arise
Maintains required job-related record keeping
Monitors effectiveness in implementing job functions and program responsibilities
Assists with oversight, written procedures, program monitoring and evaluation
Maintains positive relations with funders, including managing licenses, certificates and contract renewals
Acts as an inter-agency liaison to support collaborative care
Responds effectively to change and supports staff through shifting program needs
Supports staff in managing high-risk, complex and crisis situations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or CADC + 2yrs experience
Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skill, including conflict resolution
Experience providing substance abuse services
Demonstrated organizational skill, able to multi-task
Demonstrated ability to lead through example
Must have valid driver's license and must meet Agency requirements for driving history records
Must have availability of an automobile to perform other supportive services as necessary
Knowledge of behavioral dynamics of the target population
Knowledge of treatment approaches for substance use and co-occurring disorders
Knowledge of state regulations and licensing procedures
Knowledge of community resources
Knowledge of training needs and development processes
Demonstrates effective leadership and decision-making abilities
Ability to manage written communications and documentation flow
Demonstrates strong advocacy skills and ability to build working relationships with external agencies
Demonstrates excellent supervisory and delegation skills
Ability to organize and structure job responsibilities
Ability to master First Aid, CPR, Defensive Driving and Fire Safety
Demonstrates strong math, verbal and communication skills
Displays sound judgment and crisis response skill
Works effectively as a team leader
Preferred
Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
Benefits
Retirement Plan 403(b)
Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
Paid vacations
Paid holidays
8 discretionary days
Mileage Reimbursement
Career Growth Opportunities
Culturally Diverse population
Clinical Licensing Support
Company
Gandara Center
Gandara Center is a nonprofit group that offers mental health, human and civil rights, psychotherapy, diagnostic assessments and treatment.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Luis Colon
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Melissa Marieb, PHR (she/her)
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
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