Careers

Valley Hope has an exciting opportunity for an experience leader to join our dedicated and passionate team in the role of Executive Director.

This key leadership position will provide oversite to our 3 treatment facilities in Colorado - 2 residential facilities in Parker and Littleton plus 1 outpatient facility in Denver. 

Are you ready to join an organization where you can make an extraordinary impact, conquering addiction one patient and family at a time? If so, Valley Hope welcomes you!  

Per CMS Interim Rule, all Valley Hope employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or receive an approved medical/religious exemption.

WHY JOIN VALLEY HOPE:

For over 50 years, Valley Hope has specialized in providing addiction treatment and recovery services to those in need. We meet our clients where they are with love, compassion and respect, and guide them towards a journey of Recovery. This is the Valley Hope Way!

JOB SUMMARY: 

• Oversees and manages Business Manager, Director of Nursing, and Clinical Program Director, (including 24-hour professional nursing services), Clinical Case Management, Pastoral Care and administrative services and operations for the residential and/or outpatient treatment facility. Provides routine performance feedback, ongoing leadership, and mentoring in support of staff development.
• Coordinates day-to-day supervision of the facility and its employees to ensure that activities are
  carried out in accordance with Valley Hope’s operating policies, procedures, and standards.
• Leads facility performance improvement activities inclusive of clinical, medical, and administrative services. Collaborates with facility management staff to identify and implement improvement activities across the facility.
• Manages patient census for the residential and/or outpatient treatment facility to meet
  budgeted goals to ensure financial viability of the facility;
• Leads the annual budgeting process for the facility with the Leadership Team including development of the facility’s annual budget; engages with facilities management throughout the process to ensure budget meets the facility’s operational needs.
• Communicates areas of concern and issues to facility leadership and corporate facility leadership as needed.
• Maintains appropriate standards of patient confidentiality ensures clinical staff adheres to all
  policies and procedures regarding patient information protection and HIPPA.
• Ensures compliance with all Joint Commission guidelines and State Regulations that relate to admissions, facility administration, and/or ancillary support services.
• Performs public relations activities and works to maximize patient referrals by ensuring the facility has highly respected by external referral services; participates as necessary to ensure effective and ongoing alumni activities.
• Works with the facility Advisory Board to promote the availability of treatment services through
  the Valley Hope Foundation.
• Maintains a current working knowledge of trends within substance abuse treatment industry and with State and Federal regulatory requirements and guidelines.
• Perform local travel and occasional overnight travel.

COMPENSATION:

Annual salary ranges from $130,000 - $150,00 (based on experience and education)

BENEFITS:

• Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition Assistance – Up to $10K annually; $45K maximum benefit
• Student Loan Repayment
• 8 Paid Holidays (Including 1 Personal Holiday)
• PTO – Up to 25 Days per year based on years of service
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Health Saving and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Insurance
• And much more!

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Required: 

• Master’s degree in a healthcare-related field or the equivalent combination of education and
  work experience.
• Seven (7) plus years of progressive work and relevant industry experience with preference in
  healthcare facility of residential/ outpatient treatment program.
• Five (5) plus years of supervisory and/or management experience.
• Work experience with healthcare accreditation with preference within the substance abuse treatment industry.

Preferred:

• Doctoral degree in healthcare or related field.
• Additional education, training, or work experience in business management.
• Nine (9) plus years of progressive work and relevant industry experience with preference in
  healthcare facility of residential/ outpatient treatment program.
• Seven (7) plus years of supervisory and/or management experience.

SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

• Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated ability to speak
  effectively with peers, employees, leadership, and patients.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong and mutually beneficial relationships
  with relevant parties.
• Self-directed and motivated to accomplish tasks, meet objectives and committed timelines
• Well-developed analytical skills; ability to assimilate large volumes of information, prioritize
  issues, form conclusions and determine appropriate action.
• Responsive and flexible; ability to adapt to changes in the work environment and modify
  approaches or methods to best fit the situation.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and effectively manage multiple tasks and/or projects
  while being responsive and flexible.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and maintain sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, which include Outlook, Word, and Excel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Office setting with traditional hours within a residential and/or outpatient treatment facility.
• Direct contact with patients.
• Must be able to travel – estimated at 15-20% of the time.