Executive Director (Residential)

Position Summary:

The Executive Director is responsible for the supervision and management of the treatment program, facility, staff and patients.

The Executive Director consults with the operations team members on an as needed basis to ensure services, program functioning and patient treatment are being conducted in a manner consistent with the Discovery Behavioral Health mission statement and values.

Essential Job Functions:


* Oversees day to day operations of assigned programs and analyzes Key Performance Indicators of each program to ensure the embodiment of the organizational values of access to care and clinical quality.


* Leads in a solution focused manner with an emphasis on continuous improvement for facilities and the organization.


* Responsible for ensuring compliance with corporate systems, policies, and procedures in each program.


* Ensures programs are in compliance with regulatory agencies, accrediting bodies, and requirements of third-party payers.


* Completes monthly medical record reviews, per the company Medical Record Review Policy.


* Ensures feedback and retraining is provided to staff based on medical record reviews, as indicated to address deficiencies identified in the monthly medical record reviews.


* Collaborates with Regional leadership to identify areas of improvement within programs and solution focused plans of action.


* Participates in the patient intake process and completes all necessary paperwork and consent forms with patients and their loved ones, assigning tasks related to the admission and intake process to the milieu staff, as appropriate.


* Understands and works with regional leadership to analyze financial performance on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to promote effective use of program(s) resources and alignment to budget.


* Works collaboratively with Human Resources department to lead team and establish a trusting and productive department.

This includes carrying out essential HR functions for direct reports (i.e.

hiring, annual reviews, performance management, and personnel improvement plans).


* Maintains excellent and prompt communication with all support departments to ensure coordination of operational activities.


* Serves as representative for Discovery Behavioral Health by collaborating with the Clinical Outreach Representatives to establish and maintain positive relationships with the community.


* Interacts with outside eating disorder, substance abuse, and mental health treatment programs and providers at all levels of care to establish referral relationships, educate regarding our treatment approach, and facilitate continuity of care for shared clients.


* Promotes superb customer service and excellent service delivery when interacting with families, patients and colleagues.


* Assists with clinical work in the program(s) (if applicable) and engages patients in a meaningful and supportive recovery process.
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