COME GROW WITH US! ASTER SPRINGS IS OPENING A NEW RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER IN NASHVILLE!!!

Aster Springs mission is to provide specialized treatment for individuals suffering from eating disorders. The Executive Director is responsible for the overall operations of Aster Springs Residential Treatment Center. Position provides supervision, oversight and leadership for all components of a highly-specialized eating disorder treatment facility, including; programmatic/clinical, financial/operational, and regulatory compliance.

Relationships and Contacts

Within the organization: Initiates and maintains frequent and close working relationships with Eating Disorder Group leadership, Odysseys leadership team and all employees at Aster Springs.

Outside the organization: Initiates and maintains frequent and close working relationships with vendors, clinical providers, community partners and potential clients/families.

Essential Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the governing body to develop and implement operating objectives to promote program growth and respond to changes in the market.
• Ensures achievement of business objectives through day-to-day operational, financial, clinical and regulatory oversite of a treatment facility.
• Promotes professional growth and development of staff throughout all levels of the facility, championing effective teamwork and critical thinking.
• Ensures compliance with all licensure, accreditations, contracts, state and federal laws.
• Ensures the development, implementation, and enforcement of all policies and procedures, including patient rights.
• Monitors and continuously improves program quality through research and application of industry best practices.
• Establishes a welcoming environment and strong customer service focus throughout the facility.
• Promotes systems of communication and collaboration between Admissions, Clinical Partnerships, clinical providers and operations team members.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationship with physicians, referral sources, families, and other stakeholders.
• Leads and participates in performance improvement initiatives for patient care and staff performance.
• Assesses patient needs through outcome surveys, suggestions and meetings to assure consistent, quality care for the population we serve to include follow-up with adjustments of the development of the program.
• Works closely with the facility leadership team members ensuring clinical delivery in accordance with established guidelines and program philosophy.
• Monitors and reports on key performance indicators; adjusting operations accordingly to meet organizational objectives.
• Oversees the development and management of facility budgets, ensuring responsible stewardship of company resources.
• Ensures accessibility of services to potential clients.
• Establishes clear patterns of authority, responsibility, supervision, and communication with staff, including regular documented staff meetings and individual supervision with direct reports.
• Delegates authority and monitors results regularly.
• Communicates necessary information in a timely and organized manner; invites and responds to staff needs and feedback in a timely manner.
• Provides coaching and feedback for staff development and performance improvement.
• Creates and maintains an open-door environment and is present and visible in the treatment areas.

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Education and Experience

Requires a Masters degree in Health Administration or mental health related field and a minimum of five years post-Masters leadership experience in a mental health treatment setting.

Other Requirements

Position requires incumbent to have a valid drivers license.