Licensed Child Care Administrator

Discovery Behavioral Health (DBH) is a national leader in behavioral healthcare and one of the fastest growing companies in the field. DBH offers world-class treatment for those struggling with eating disorders, mental health, and substance use and places a high priority on seeking employees who share our passion for improving the lives we serve.

Since 1997, Discovery Mood and Anxiety Programs, DBH’s Mental Health Disorder Division, has helped thousands of patients discover their path to the full and rewarding lives they deserve with evidence-based and inclusive treatment options.

Compensation Range: $65-75k per year.

Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience 

Our Offer to You!

We are dedicated to empowering our employees with their professional and personal development by providing:

• 401(k)
• Healthcare benefits
• Vacation and sick days
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
• Continuing education (CE) programs and training
• Weekly training opportunities
• Advancement opportunities within the organization

The Licensed Child Care Administrator (LCCA) is responsible for the operation of the facility and ensuring quality care, services and advocacy for our youth. This position is responsible  for the communication of the agency’s mission, values, and service delivery practices. The Licensed Child Care Administrator ensures the maintenance of youth records and compliance with all applicable state and local laws, standards, and regulations. This position supervises and has on-site administrative responsibilities for the overall operation.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures the delivery of services in accordance with DMA’s mission and vision, goals,  objectives and treatment philosophy.  
• The Licensed Child Care Administrator is responsible for the operation of the facility and ensuring quality care, services and advocacy for our children.
• Implements programs and services as specified in the children’s individualized service plan.
• Completes accurately, all reports, data collection and other information documenting the care and services provided in keeping with licensing regulations and Agency policies.
• Supervision and on-site administrative responsibility for the overall operation
• Assist floor staff with training as needed
• Perform/assign safety drills monthly, completing weekly checklists to assure guidelines are met, assure facility is in compliance with licensing standards.
• Complete temperature logs, safety logs, scale calibration logs, and dishwasher temperature logs regularly.
• Ensures staff adherence to Infection Control Protocols.
• Attend meals in the milieu when scheduled.
• Complete projects as directed by Program Director
• Serve as a positive role model to staff, clients, employees, and guests through a positive, caring and professional attitude.
• Comply with the dress code.
• Complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
• Establish and achieves realistic goals within the position
• Maintain the confidential nature of Residential Programming and related activities.
• Demonstrate tact, initiative, resourcefulness, professional manner, enthusiasm, and non-judgmental attitude.
• Perform any requested task and accept responsibilities as requested by the treatment team.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Prior experience as a residential counselor in a milieu setting preferred but not required.
• Ability to balance shifting priorities and keep track of multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer literacy with proficiency in standard office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point

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.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/

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.