Job Description
Center for Discovery
At Discovery, we offer career opportunities nationwide in residential, day treatment, and intensive outpatient eating disorder treatment. Discovery is currently seeking Program Directors, Primary Therapists, Facility Managers, Counselors/Mental Health Specialists, Dietitians, Diet Techs, and Nurses. Discovery is specifically seeking individuals who consistently strive to provide exemplary care and are passionate about transforming the lives of others.
If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding career in the behavioral health field, the first step is to look for Open job positions that match your skills, qualifications and interest. Each posting includes a description and minimum required qualifications.
When we review candidate information, we are looking for the best matches for the position based on the qualifications listed in the job posting. If your skills and experience appear to match an open position, a recruitment services professional or hiring manager may contact you to further discuss your qualifications.
The Director of Operations is a member of the Facility Leadership team, member of the treatment team, and is responsible for maintaining the wellbeing of clients and integrity of the program. This position may provide direct supervision and oversight of any of the following departments: Dietary, Operations, Peer Support, Drivers, EVS, Maintenance, and any other department that is within their scope as determined by the Facility Leader. Assures the program policies and procedures are followed by staff and in compliance with state licensing and accrediting body.
Essential Job Functions:
• Oversees staff training, compliance with training and staff competence to ensure a well-managed facility that provides a exemplary patient experience.
• Supervises, supports and provides strategic direction to all departments within their responsibility
• Overseas general daily operations throughout the facility.
• Provides reports as required by facility leadership and monitors key performance indicators.
• Creates action plans and implements the action plan based on KPI’s to ensure departments within their oversight meet expectations.
• Plans, organizes and directs services and special programming for clients.
• Manages the company fleet.
• Responsible for purchases and invoicing contracts with outside vendors.
• Maintains staffing grids and monitors overtime for all hourly staff members within their reporting structure.
• Participate in the Administrator on call rotation.
• Ensures and holds their team accountable to patient safety, customer service and a positive treatment experience.
Knowledge, Education, Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, master’s degree preferred
• 2 or more years of experience leading teams in the behavioral healthcare space required.
• 5 of more years of experience leading teams in the behavioral healthcare space preferred.
• Knowledge of state licensing and accrediting standards.
• Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality laws
Employment Status: Full-time
Schedule: Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm
Work Location: On-site — Southport, CT
Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
