Assistant Director of Mental Health Services
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9 4 hours ago Full Job Description UP TO $1000 Sign On Bonus SUMMARY This position reports directly to the Clinical Director and will be responsible for the following duties.
Responsible for monitoring all aspects of Arc Human Services' mental health residential facilities and specialized programs and for assuring that the physical, emotional and programmatic needs of the clients are met.
Responsible for providing ongoing supervision and support of approximately two (2) Program Specialists and in their absence, will delegate or perform their duties as necessary.
Must carry an emergency cell phone twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
Review and approve facility schedules in advance to assure maintaining adequate staffing patterns at all times.
Provide direction to Program Specialists in staff disciplinary matters as needed.
Provide guidelines to Program Specialists in preparing performance evaluations.
At staff's request, may meet to review and clarify disputed evaluation items.
Assure that all applicable County and State regulations regarding physical plant issues are complied with at all times.
Assist in preparation of the agency's operating program budget in coordination with other management staff, assuring accurate and efficient planning for adequate staffing patterns and facility resources.
Participate, when appropriate, with investigations in allegations of abuse, staff misconduct, or unusual incidents following program procedures and regulatory requirements.
Responsible for the direct supervision of all Residential Program Specialist(s).
Will orient and train immediate subordinates in departmental procedures.
Will provide ongoing supervision and evaluation during the orientation period and on a continuing basis.
Must provide for routine assessment of training needs of subordinate staff.
Final approval of overtime requests for the direct care staff.
Investigate and document staff grievances or alleged misconduct of any staff being supervised.
Effectively communicate / coordinate all relevant information to appropriate staff.
Hold monthly meetings with the Residential Site Managers / Team Leaders.
Hold monthly meetings with the Program Specialists.
Attend house meetings as necessary to provide support and any necessary clarification.
Meet with the Clinical Director as needed to review status of job responsibilities and current tasks.
Through regular contact with Administrative Entities, collaborating agencies, clients, families and staff, assess the agency's ongoing ability to provide a therapeutic environment for individual clients including, but not limited to, physical, behavioral and emotional health care needs, recreational and leisure pursuits, etc.
, which are designed to promote recovery, independence and dignity.
Provide assistance to Program Specialists in addressing more complex, short-term or long-term client needs.
Provide interventions and accessing specialized treatment modalities.
Will monitor physical aspects of residential sites for safety and cleanliness in compliance with agency program standards.
Will review incident reports, unusual incident reports, medication errors, and assure that appropriate follow up action is completed.
Will ensure reports in HCSIS are completed and finalized.
Will coordinate program and residential site preparations for monitoring and licensing inspections, assuring compliance with all applicable state and country regulations.
Promotes and adheres to the relevant elements of the compliance program and exercises objective judgment and decisive thinking in complying with, and in the application of, all organization and program policies, practices and procedures including ethics, business practices, and compliance program elements.
Comply with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations, policies and procedures and report any concerns about compliance practices.
While this job description identified the major responsibilities of this position, it does not include all potential duties that may be assigned or needed for the efficient operations of the agency.
This job description may be subject to modifications to reflect changes in the requirements of functions of the position.
The position is also responsible for all other applicable duties as assigned by the Clinical Director.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position will directly supervise at least two (2) Program Specialists.
QUALIFICATIONS Valid driver's license with at last a three-year (3 year) clean driving record.
Act 33 and 34 clearances.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Masters Degree in social human science field and three (3) years of related experience.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
9 4 hours ago Full Job Description UP TO $1000 Sign On Bonus SUMMARY This position reports directly to the Clinical Director and will be responsible for the following duties.
Responsible for monitoring all aspects of Arc Human Services' mental health residential facilities and specialized programs and for assuring that the physical, emotional and programmatic needs of the clients are met.
Responsible for providing ongoing supervision and support of approximately two (2) Program Specialists and in their absence, will delegate or perform their duties as necessary.
Must carry an emergency cell phone twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
Review and approve facility schedules in advance to assure maintaining adequate staffing patterns at all times.
Provide direction to Program Specialists in staff disciplinary matters as needed.
Provide guidelines to Program Specialists in preparing performance evaluations.
At staff's request, may meet to review and clarify disputed evaluation items.
Assure that all applicable County and State regulations regarding physical plant issues are complied with at all times.
Assist in preparation of the agency's operating program budget in coordination with other management staff, assuring accurate and efficient planning for adequate staffing patterns and facility resources.
Participate, when appropriate, with investigations in allegations of abuse, staff misconduct, or unusual incidents following program procedures and regulatory requirements.
Responsible for the direct supervision of all Residential Program Specialist(s).
Will orient and train immediate subordinates in departmental procedures.
Will provide ongoing supervision and evaluation during the orientation period and on a continuing basis.
Must provide for routine assessment of training needs of subordinate staff.
Final approval of overtime requests for the direct care staff.
Investigate and document staff grievances or alleged misconduct of any staff being supervised.
Effectively communicate / coordinate all relevant information to appropriate staff.
Hold monthly meetings with the Residential Site Managers / Team Leaders.
Hold monthly meetings with the Program Specialists.
Attend house meetings as necessary to provide support and any necessary clarification.
Meet with the Clinical Director as needed to review status of job responsibilities and current tasks.
Through regular contact with Administrative Entities, collaborating agencies, clients, families and staff, assess the agency's ongoing ability to provide a therapeutic environment for individual clients including, but not limited to, physical, behavioral and emotional health care needs, recreational and leisure pursuits, etc.
, which are designed to promote recovery, independence and dignity.
Provide assistance to Program Specialists in addressing more complex, short-term or long-term client needs.
Provide interventions and accessing specialized treatment modalities.
Will monitor physical aspects of residential sites for safety and cleanliness in compliance with agency program standards.
Will review incident reports, unusual incident reports, medication errors, and assure that appropriate follow up action is completed.
Will ensure reports in HCSIS are completed and finalized.
Will coordinate program and residential site preparations for monitoring and licensing inspections, assuring compliance with all applicable state and country regulations.
Promotes and adheres to the relevant elements of the compliance program and exercises objective judgment and decisive thinking in complying with, and in the application of, all organization and program policies, practices and procedures including ethics, business practices, and compliance program elements.
Comply with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations, policies and procedures and report any concerns about compliance practices.
While this job description identified the major responsibilities of this position, it does not include all potential duties that may be assigned or needed for the efficient operations of the agency.
This job description may be subject to modifications to reflect changes in the requirements of functions of the position.
The position is also responsible for all other applicable duties as assigned by the Clinical Director.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position will directly supervise at least two (2) Program Specialists.
QUALIFICATIONS Valid driver's license with at last a three-year (3 year) clean driving record.
Act 33 and 34 clearances.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Masters Degree in social human science field and three (3) years of related experience.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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