Program Director- Eating Disorders, Outpatient

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, mental health, and substance use disorders, and places a high priority on seeking employees who share our passion for improving the lives we serve.

Since 1997, Center for Discovery, DBH’s eating 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: $80,000 - $100,000 per year

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

Our Offer to You!

We are dedicated to empowering our teammates 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.
• Training in best practices for telehealth
• Continuing education (CE) programs and training
• Weekly training opportunities
• Advancement opportunities within the organization

The Program Director works collaboratively with other key facility leadership, but is ultimately responsible to the day to day operations . The Program Manager is responsible for directing and supporting milieu staff to maximize their productivity and excellence promoting a positive work culture within the program. The Program Manager also takes responsibility for the physical facility and condition of the milieu to ensure the treatment spaces are safe, secure, and therapeutic. Always complying with regulatory standards. 

Responsibilities 

• 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 providing feedback to the home office regarding any environment of care issues   
• Performs/assigns tasks including but not limited to emergency drills, weekly, monthly, and quarterly inspections assuring the appropriate documentation is completed and submitted 
• Functions as the Infection Control Officer and ensure staff adherence to Infection Control Protocols including but not limited to ensuring the completion of weekly kitchen audits, food rotation, and sanitation
• 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, personnel improvement plans, scheduling, and payroll)
• Maintains excellent and prompt communication with all support departments to ensure coordination of operational activities
• Serves as representative for Center for Discovery 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
• Maintain staff and program schedule covering shifts as needed
• 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
• Supports the patient discharge process and assigns duties to milieu staff, as necessary
• Participates in weekly treatment team meetings and contributes insights from milieu staff
• Facilitates Community Meeting, weekly, and any other psychoeducational groups, as needed including but not limited to supporting at a meal and/or snack once per week
• Manages patient charts and completes audits in a timely manner
• Maintains inventory of household and office supplies and assures the facility is appropriately stocked                                                                                                                       

This is a full-time job working Mon-Fri. 

For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at centerfordiscovery.com.

• Bachelor’s degree or three years of experience working within the mental health field, required
• One year of management experience, preferred
• Must possess a current driver’s license and be in good standing

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care, we need to have a diverse team around us. That’s why DBH is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above, we’d be happy to consider your application.

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.