Associate Program Director - Behavioral Health

Role Summary Associate Program Director – Licensed therapist required. Evening hours, in‑person Monday to Friday from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. Our Investment in You A competitive base salary. After 90 days of successful employment, eligibility to participate in an incentive program, reviewed during the 90‑day review. Up to $400 reimbursement on CEU’s per renewal cycle. 401(k) match. Core benefits: medical, dental, vision, with company contribution to medical benefits. Company‑paid employee life insurance. Voluntary benefits. Paid time off: 15 days (120 hours) of “Paid Time Off”, 5 days (40 hours) of “Sick Time”, and 9 days (72 hours) of “Company holiday” pay. Paid specialized ongoing training to strengthen skills, experiences, and connections that help advance your career. Core Responsibilities Engage in 25 hours of face‑to‑face client interaction through mentoring, auditing, and individual sessions. Maintain a caseload of 4 or more clients based on facility needs. Provide validation and a supportive environment for clients, eliminating neutralizing behaviors. Collaborate with the Program Director on clinician effectiveness, program success, operational efficiency, and clinical KPIs. Maintain comprehensive written documentation, ensuring high client satisfaction and effective grievance management. Oversee psychotherapeutic interventions for OCD and other mental health disorders. Plan, organize, and implement evidence‑based protocols for group settings, treatment coordination, and individual psychotherapy. Work closely with the Program Director to ensure adherence to programming and operations, supporting the clinical team with problem‑solving. Provide clinical supervision and oversight for Behavioral Health Technicians, contributing to the interdisciplinary treatment team. Assist the Program Director in organizing workflow and addressing identified problems. Support and model OCD Anxiety Centers business processes, focusing on current and future developments. Master de‑escalation techniques, crisis planning, and management, adhering to company policies. Act as an Incident Commander. Perform other duties as assigned. Leadership and Management Collaborate on motivational strategies and treatment plans. Conduct regular reviews of treatment plans to minimize unused approved days and early discharges. Manage and negotiate peer‑to‑peer reviews with insurance companies. Implement initiatives to enhance employee satisfaction and address concerns identified in surveys. Generate and present regular reports on KPIs to evaluate progress. Lead, train, and mentor staff, fostering a culture of teamwork, achievement, and respect. Oversee clinical integrity, referral management, and facility budget. Ensure staff training and achievement of standardized KPIs. Conduct Train the Trainer coaching, audits, and floor training for clinical fidelity, monitoring productivity, and providing feedback. Manage time cards and requests for direct reports, engaging with employees for training and skill development. Foster a positive work environment by actively supporting teamwork, encouraging open communication, and modeling a collaborative and respectful approach to interactions with colleagues and team members. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Symptom Reduction: 65% Maintain a minimum ALOS of 52 Customer Satisfaction: 4.5 Achieve early discharges: Achieve a facility tour rating of 90% or better. Employee Satisfaction by quarter of 4.0 or better. Qualifications Master’s degree or higher in social work, clinical mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, Pd.D, Psy.D. Fully licensed in practicing state. 3–5 years management experience. Business acumen. Professional presentation. Punctual with excellent attendance. Organized, detail‑oriented, initiative‑driven, complete job responsibilities independently. Multitask, problem‑solve, strong interpersonal skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills. Thrives in a changing work environment, including inside, outside, and loud noise level. Accurate and efficient electronic data entry.Proficient knowledge of computers, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and other software. Physical demands: sitting at a desk or table for extended periods, bending, lifting, and walking. Preferred Qualifications 2+ years’ experience in a mental health position. 2+ years’ experience in supervising/management position. Leadership skills. OCD and anxiety experience. Cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy experience. Disclaimer OCD Anxiety Centers has not designed this job description to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Furthermore, OCD Anxiety Centers reserves the right to change or assign new duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time, with or without notice. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Statement OCD Anxiety Centers is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, disability, political affiliation, personal appearance, family responsibilities, or any other legally protected class under federal, state, or local law. This applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, job assignments, promotions, working conditions, scheduling, benefits, wage and salary administration, disciplinary action, termination, social, educational, and recreational programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr OCD Anxiety Centers