Director of Residential Treatment Program (OASAS)

Odyssey House Leadership Center
 309-311 6th Street
 New York, NY 10003

EDGECOMBE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM
611 Edgecombe Avenue
New York, NY 10032

Lafayette 

1264 Lafayette Avenue

Bronx, NY 10474

Our Mission:

Since 1967, Odyssey House has been providing innovative services and programs to a broad population of individuals and families struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Odyssey House helps New Yorkers of all ages—and across all five boroughs—beat drugs and alcohol with highly individualized treatment programs. Odyssey House provides high quality, holistic treatment impacting all major life spheres, including: psychological, physical, social, family, educational and spiritual in order to support personal rehabilitation, renewal and family restoration.

If that sounds different than other treatment programs, you’re right. Because Odyssey is where recovery gets real.

In addition to competitive salaries, Odyssey House offers:

• A 35-hour work week (as opposed to a 40-hour work week)
• Vacation Plan and Holiday Schedule
• Life Insurance
• Medical Insurance (Two Plans)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Additional Insurance Coverages (hospitalization, accidental, critical illness coverage)
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account
• 403(b) Plan
• Corporate Counseling Associates (CCA) EAP benefit
• Ability Assist Counseling Services (through The Hartford)
• Commuter Benefits
• Educational Assistance Programs
• Special shopping discounts through ADP Marketplace and PlumBenefits
• RUFit?! Fitness Program
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Assistance 
• Optum Financial Service through ConnectYourCare
• Benefit Advocacy Center through Gallagher

 Salary Range: $90,000-120,000

MAJOR FUNCTIONS:

The Director of Residential Treatment Program (OASAS) is responsible for the day to day operation and coordination of an OASAS 819 certified and funded residential services program.  She/he is responsible for oversight of job performance, guidance of all program employees and for the direct supervision of designated subordinate staff.  

The Director of Residential Treatment Program (OASAS) is responsible for maintaining OASAS regulatory compliance and assuring that programs operate in accordance with Odyssey House organizational standards.  

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and monitor program systems, policies and procedures.
• Maintain good relations with and act as liaison to the state monitoring agency.
• Act as liaison to funding and referral sources, the community-at-large, and the corporate officers.
• Assure that all Utilization Review, Quality Assurance and Incident Reporting activities are conducted in accordance with Odyssey House policies and applicable regulatory standards.
• Supervise the maintenance of adequate and up-to-date records on all residents, as well as supervise record-keeping responsibilities of staff in accordance with applicable regulatory standards and Odyssey House policies.
• Ensure clinical and operational support coverage for facility and maintain on call telephone accessibility on an ongoing basis
• Monitor admissions procedure to ensure compliance with OASAS guidelines
• Accurately submit and review data submitted to HRA STARS.  
• Responsible for ensuring the overall cleanliness and maintenance of the facility; ensure compliance with safety and physical plant standards. 
• Prepare all proposals and reports as needed. 
• Acts as resident advocate, assuring that all residents’ rights are respected and that all grievances and complaints are addressed in a timely and equitable manner in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. 
• Prepare monthly reports for the Senior Manager responsible for clinical oversight. 
• Prepare annual work plan. 
• Responsible for all personnel actions, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, promotion, disciplinary action and separation of program staff.
• Assures that all program staff members are adequately trained
• Provides and implements formal orientation plan to newly hired direct subordinate staff. 
• Provides direct supervision for designated staff as per Odyssey House policies.   
• Prepare written annual evaluations on staff under his/her supervision. Review evaluations of all program staff. 
• Comply with all OASAS regulations and participate in the certification process. 
• Conduct regular clinical and administrative meetings with staff. 
• Provide ongoing training for program staff and participate in Odyssey House in-service trainings. 
• Lead quality management activities.
• Other relevant duties as assigned by the applicable Senior Management supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS:  EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Master’s Level Clinical Degree preferred or Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years administrative or clinical experience working with target population.
2. 2 years experience in administration and one year in a clinical, mental health, housing or chemical dependency setting.
3. Qualified Mental Health Professional (e.g. LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, CRC, Ph.D., MSN, CASAC etc.).
4. Proficiency with computer operation (Microsoft Word, Excel, Electronic Health Record and Outlook programs
5. Must be able to work a flexible schedule.  
6. This position will require availability as needed including on call responsibilities.

Odyssey House is an equal opportunity employer maintaining a non-discriminatory policy on hiring of its personnel. Odyssey House, and its operational divisions, will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizen status in all employment decisions including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, training, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.