Director of Adult Initiatives

Job Title

Director of Adult Initiatives 

Department

Adult Initiatives 

Reporting Structure

Vice President of Clinical Operations 

Pay Grade/Salary

11

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt

Bargaining Unit:

At-Will

Work Location

Varies

Employment Status (FTE)

Full-Time 1.0

Standard Hours 40

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Vice President of Clinical Operations, the Director of Adult Initiatives provides leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for the Adult Services continuum. The Director is responsible for monitoring, developing, implementing, and evaluating services and initiatives for adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD), Serious Mental Illness (SMI), and Co-Occurring Disorders.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Administration & Support

• Provide oversight and monitoring of the adult continuum of care for all disability designations, including I/DD, SMI, and Co-Occurring Disorders for and within DWIHN.
• Develop, implement, and oversee clinical programming and service delivery models for Adult Services.
• Supervise and monitor Adult Service programs and Adult Initiatives team members and programs including but not limited to Outpatient Services, Co-Occurring Services, Case Management, ACT, Supported Employment, and Medication Drop programs.
• Provide leadership and oversight for all members receiving services under Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) orders, ensuring effective coordination among DWIHN, provider organizations, and the Wayne County Probate Court Behavioral Health Unit.
• Develop, implement, and monitor AOT service delivery standards to ensure compliance with court requirements, quality expectations, and contractual obligations while holding providers accountable for established performance measures and outcomes.
• Provide oversight of grant-funded initiatives serving the adult population, ensuring achievement of grant deliverables, compliance with funding requirements, fiscal accountability, performance reporting, and successful implementation of program objectives.
• Ensure fiscal responsibility for Adult Initiatives by adhering to budgetary requirements and regulations.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and ongoing review of new and existing Adult Initiatives based on identified service gaps.
• Review funding needs in support of services for the adult populations and make recommendations for Board actions in collaboration with the Finance Department.
• Collaborate with Community Engagement to support implementation of events related to Adult Initiatives as clinical and subject matter expert.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide technical assistance, consultation, and education to the DWIHN Adult provider network.
• Serve as DWIHN’s adult populations advocate, acting as the primary liaison with persons served and key stakeholders.
• Field inquiries from Provider Network CEOs/Executive Directors on matters related to adult services.
• Represent DWIHN in additional assigned forums.

Project & Program Management

• Oversee implementation and fidelity monitoring of Evidence-Based Practices.
• Identify service gaps, monitor system performance, and develop improvement strategies.
• Work collaboratively with Directors across DWIHN to meet organizational goals and objectives.
• Oversee consultation, training, technical assistance, supervision, and general oversight for all Adult Initiatives.
• Convene executive-level collaborative workgroups to resolve implementation issues or barriers.
• Oversee productivity and efficiency standards for all Adult Initiatives.
• Ensure and monitor clinical outcomes to support continuous quality improvement across all Adult Initiatives.

Technical / Professional Skills

• Provide training and education related to Evidence-Based Practices and Adult Services.
• Provide consultation and subject matter expertise to the Credentialing Committee.
• Analyze service delivery systems for adult populations and recommend needed improvements.
• Review and engage in research and evaluation activities with university partners.
• Seek grant opportunities in partnership with system partners and develop applications including SAMHSA and foundation grants.

Industry-Specific Duties

• Participate in the DWIHN Sentinel Review Committee.
• Promote adherence to Medicaid requirements and Michigan Mental Health Code standards.
• Provide leadership for implementation of best, promising, and evidence-based practices for adults in Wayne County.
• Participate in statewide committees for implementation of models such as AOT.
• Supervise program managers and support staff assigned to Adult Initiatives.

Miscellaneous

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA’S):

• Knowledge of Adult continuum of care.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish relationships and collaborate across systems that support adults and guardians and/or caregivers.
• Dynamic leadership skills; ability to create, maintain, and sustain projects.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with DWIHN and its Provider Networks.
• Working knowledge of the AOT and NGRI Models.
• Commitment to meaningful member involvement in program development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of computer applications (Word, PowerPoint, spreadsheets).
• Highly organized and able to set priorities.
• Ability to hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and develop staff.
• Knowledge of Professional Code of Ethics and Michigan Mental Health Code.

Required Education & Experience:

REQUIRED EDUCATION

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Required License(s)/Certifications

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is generally performed in an office environment but requires travel throughout Wayne County and Michigan. Remote work opportunities are available with prior approval.

This description is intended to provide a general overview of essential job functions and responsibilities. It is not an exhaustive list. Management reserves the right to modify the position at any time.

EEOC Statement

DWIHN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to fair, consistent, and merit-based hiring practices. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, local law.

Employment decisions are based solely on job-related qualifications, demonstrated competencies, and organizational needs. DWIHN maintains policies and procedures designed to ensure that recruitment, selection, promotion and all other employment actions are conducted in a manner that is objective, equitable and non-discriminatory.