Impact Lives, Impact Community

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 62 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 417,000 visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.

Family Health Centers of San Diego is looking for an Associate Director of SUD (Substance Use Disorder) Services who will provide operational management and strategic planning for the substance use disorder service delivery programs and other programs as assigned.

FHCSD Offers You:

• Sign-on bonus of $2,000, to be paid after 6-months of service
• Retention bonus up to 15% of annual pay to a max of $10,000, to be paid after one year of services
• Loan repayment & scholarships up to $25,000 - available for a limited time through partnership with HCAi (Ca Dept of Health Care Access and Information)

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain community linkages and support for the assigned site(s)/department(s) within the service area.
• Build positive relationships, inspire others to perform at a higher level, prepare career development plans and retain an accountable workforce.
• Coach and counsel staff, and administer appropriate disciplinary action in a timely manner.
• Ensure applicable regulatory and department standards are adhered to on an on-going basis (The Joint Commission, OSHA, etc.). Responsible for all programmatic audits and grant reports for assigned programs.
• Generate and implement plans for realizing maximization of SUD service programs within the FHCSD system based upon identified community needs, and other changes occurring at local, state and federal level.
• Lead, educate, coach and mentor others on LEAN continuous process improvement philosophy, tools and application to accomplish organizational goals.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and ensure appropriate Lean tools (i.e., 5S, A3) are deployed and results are evaluated and/or measured.
• Prepare budgets for the site(s) and department(s) assigned, review all purchasing requests and monitor all expenditures according to approved proposed budgets, and maximize revenue to ensure adequate to support programs.
• Provide positive and effective representation of agency through all interactions with funders, policy makers and general community, including the maintenance of all relevant facilities in a clean, neat, organized and patient friendly manner.
• Provide/ensure staff receive all new hire and annual trainings on time.
• Recruit, train, develop, engage and retain an accountable workforce.
• Seek out opportunities to grow and expand Substance Use Disorder Services, particularly with respect to anticipated federal and local funding.
• Develop program proposals on new initiatives outlining how the program interfaces with SUD Services and other FHCSD programs. Proposals clearly outline how the new program will be operationalized.
• Responsible for developing plans to support continued program development, identifying new funding opportunities with Development Department, and assisting with completion of program design and related proposals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Business, Health Care, Nursing, or closely related field required.
• 5 years program management experience in health care management or public health required; a Master's degree in relevant field can substitute for up to 2 years of experience.
• 2 years of supervisory experience required.
• 3 years of experience with organizations serving the SUD community.
• SUDC: Credentialed with a Substance Use Disorder Board.
• Bilingual English/Spanish may be required depending on assignment/location.
• Meet organizational driver requirements (Drivers License and Auto Insurance).

Rewards:

• Job type: Regular Full Time
• Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
• Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs

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The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses.

If you are hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to these factors - we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on our benefits offerings is available here: FHCSD Wellness - Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)