Assistant Director, Residential Treatment Centers

The Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF) provides leadership in delivering treatment and habilitation services to individuals with complex medical and behavioral health needs across North Carolina. The Central Office oversees more than 10000 employees working in a network of psychiatric hospitals developmental centers neuro-medical treatment centers alcohol and drug abuse treatment centers a psychiatric residential treatment facility and a residential school for adolescents. Acting as the corporate administration the Central Office provides fiscal oversight research planning program development implementation monitoring and evaluation. Each department within the Division operates under the direction of the Division Director who reports directly to the Deputy Secretary for Facilities and Licensure.

This position serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team and has primary responsibility for operational oversight and management of the Residential Treatment Centers (RTCs). These include three (3) certified Neuro-Medical Treatment Centers and three (3) certified State Developmental Centers. The role provides direct supervision to facility directors and oversight of a Central Office support team of four (4).

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensure effective operations across assigned facilities.

• Communicate and interpret Division policies for staff stakeholders and partners.

• Manage key Division initiatives specific to the Residential Treatment Centers (RTCs).

• Represent RTCs to internal and external stakeholders agencies and partners.

• Provide Division-wide leadership on cross-facility and cross-division issues.

• Assist with policy development and enforcement of regulatory compliance.

• Collaborate with agency executives to address statewide resource allocation program integration and system improvements.

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The following Management Preferences are not required but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:

• Knowledge and experience in the clinical and administrative operations of complex mental health developmental disabilities and substance use programs.

• Understanding of behavioral health systems with direct experience serving or advocating for individuals within these populations.

• Knowledge of and experience working within the public Mental Health Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use (MH/DD/SU) service system.

• Knowledge of best practices emerging national trends and policy initiatives impacting service delivery for people with disabilities.

• Leadership and supervisory experience overseeing diverse teams of clinical administrative consultative and instructional staff in both public and private settings

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with Executive Order 303 our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously Justice System Involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.
• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trust will be subject to a criminal background check.
• Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application.The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
• For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at Credit Verification

  Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

  
  

  Military Experience

  • Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
  • Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
  • Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.
  
  

  ADA Accommodations

  Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.

  
  

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  CONTACT INFORMATION

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