PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Ottilie Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) is an OMH (Office of Mental Health) residential facility that exclusively serves children, adolescents, and young adults aged 10 to 21 with a serious emotional disturbance as well as developmental delays. Ottilie is 24-hour, 40 bed, facility that provides the most intensive residential mental health services available outside of a hospital. The Ottilie RTF offers a highly structured, therapeutic setting that focuses on strengthening family connections, providing a trauma-sensitive approach to treatment, and preparing the youth to return to their communities.

Program Management:

• Develop and implement evidence-based therapeutic models of care tailored to the needs of residents with serious emotional disturbances and developmental delays.

• Create and maintain a safe, caring, and therapeutic program milieu that fosters healthy child development and effective limit-setting.

Staff Supervision and Development:

• Provide direct supervision to leaders/directors, fostering professional development and ensuring adherence to best practices.

• Develop systems and interventions that offer a broad range of activities and enrichment opportunities for residents.

Regulatory Compliance and Financial Management:

• Ensure compliance with relevant city and state mandates, maintaining the program's operating license and certifications.

• Oversee the program's financial integrity, including budgeting, billing, and financial reporting.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Collaborate with external partners, including the Office of Mental Health (OMH), educational institutions, and community organizations, to enhance program services.

• Participate in agency-wide committees and initiatives, representing the Ottilie RTF and contributing to organizational development.

• Engage with residents' families, providing support and facilitating their involvement in treatment planning.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health or a related field; Licensure required; Doctorate degree preferred

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a supervisory or managerial role, with at least 3 years of experience in a residential treatment setting.

• Demonstrated expertise in trauma-informed care and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for youth with emotional and developmental challenges.

• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and best practices in residential treatment facilities.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Commitment to cultural competence and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.