Make a meaningful impact in behavioral health crisis diversion.

We are seeking a confident, independent, and team-oriented Direct Care Administrator to join our Wood Group team at the Wellness Center, a modern, secure, community-based crisis stabilization facility offering Extended Observation (EOU) and transitional Respite services.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care, support crisis stabilization, and help individuals avoid unnecessary hospitalization or incarceration.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique:

• Modern, state-of-the-art facility with secure, badge-controlled units
• Safe, structured environment with 24/7 onsite law enforcement security
• Low client-to-staff ratios allowing for individualized care
• Direct access to psychiatric consultation and multidisciplinary support
• Clear admission criteria and established treatment pathways
• Strong law enforcement partnerships supporting effective crisis diversion
• Professional autonomy      with opportunities for independent decision-making
• Meaningful community impact helping individuals move from crisis to recovery

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee the daily operations of the mental health facility, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery

- Manage and supervise direct care staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment

- Implement policies, procedures, and protocols in compliance with healthcare regulations and standards

- Assist in coordinating patient care services, ensuring high-quality treatment and support for clients

- Monitor and manage the facility’s budget, resources, and staffing needs

- Ensure compliance with legal, safety, and confidentiality requirements

- Collaborate with healthcare professionals, community organizations, and stakeholders to enhance service offerings

- Conduct regular staff training and development to maintain high standards of care

- Handle patient and family concerns, providing resolution and support as needed

- Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for regulatory and organizational purpose

- Must be on duty 40 hours per week and must be available by telephone after hours and on weekends (on-call)

What Our Company Offers:

• Healthcare
• Dental, Vision, Colonial Life Benefits
• Retirement (matching)
• Vacation/PTO
• Paid Training

 We're looking for someone who thrives on autonomy, values teamwork, and wants to make a real difference in behavioral health care.

Our Mission of The Wood Group is to provide the highest quality, compassionate behavioral health programs that seek to drive the empowerment and growth of those we serve so individual can foster recovery and resilience in an accessible, respectful, and caring environment. 

The Wood Group subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Psychology, Social Work preferred
• Experience in managing a healthcare or mental health facility required
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Knowledge of mental health treatment practices, regulations, and compliance standards- 
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and empathy
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in healthcare management software and electronic health records