Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:
The Program Director is responsible for the coordination, management, supervision, and evaluation of the organization's operational program in accordance with the standards set out by the organization. As a member of the leadership team, the Program Director participates in strategic planning, assists with budgeting initiatives, serves as facility intermediary with logistics, transportation, EHR, purchasing, onboarding of staff, assisting HR with maintaining employee HR files, and license application preparation. The Program Director works within the guidelines, policies, and mission of the organization and will be accountable and responsible for specific projects as assigned by the CEO and COO.
QUALIFICATIONS:
? Two to four years of direct supervisory/managerial experience in a mental health treatment experience.
? At least two years' experience in the field of mental health services.
? Strong problem solving, critical thinking, above average leadership skills to co-lead peer managers and lower-level personnel.
? Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
? Ability to work flexible hours.
? Good clinical understanding of mental health education and treatment, community support, and aftercare recovery follow-up.
? Valid driver's license.
? Must have a completed TB test, CPR/First Aid certification, and health screening.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
? Bachelor's Degree in the field of health services, social services, or public administration.
? Certification as an AOD Counselor with one of the certifying organizations approved by the California Department of Healthcare Services. The Program Director shall be certified in compliance with California State law to provide alcohol and drug counseling pursuant to Section 13010, Title 9, California Code of Regulations or be a licensed professional that may include: LCSW, MFT, Licensed Psychologist, Physician, or Registered Intern in Section 13015.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
? Communicates with the licensees concerning the operation of the facility.
? Makes provision of the services identified in each client's individual needs and services plan.
? Facilitates arrangements for clients to attend available community programs, when clients have needs, identified in the needs and services plan, which cannot be met by the facility but can be met by community programs. Such arrangements shall include, but not be limited to, arranging for transportation. Note: This requirement does not exempt the licensee from providing transportation when public transportation is not practical or when the client is unable to use public transit.
? Facilitates arrangements for special provision of services to clients with disabilities including visual and auditory deficiencies.
? Develops an employee work schedule as required in Section 81066(a).
? Makes provisions of staff support to clients in the planning, preparing and serving of meals.
? If clients are unable to plan, prepare, and serve meals, the program director shall
initiate and carry out the program plan.
? Makes provisions of staff support to clients in performing facility maintenance and/or cleaning activities as designated in the client's treatment/rehabilitation plan.
? If clients are unable to perform facility maintenance and/or cleaning activities, the program director shall initiate and carry out the plan developed.
? Oversees clinical admission, including admission assessment and preliminary treatment plan.
? Intervenes as needed, clinically with clients in situations such as Crisis debriefing, crisis
intervention, AMA risk, and special needs.
? On-call 24/7 for clinical emergencies and consultations.
? Oversees the timely completion of psychosocial assessments, clinical admission notes, and master treatment plans for new admissions.
? Coordinates the family therapy program if said program is established.
? Provides information necessary to facilitate third-party reimbursement.
? Provides clinical and administrative supervision to direct reports.
? Facilitates weekly treatment planning meetings, group clinical supervision meetings, and counselor/program staff meetings.
? Facilitates and develops a line of communication to ensure efficient interdepartmental
communication.
? Reviews client records for quality of treatment documentation and planning.
? Reviews staff communication and shift logs for treatment implications.
? Coordinates with Facility Administrator or designee, and other team members, to
monitor and ensure compliance with State licensing and regulatory standards.
? Provides and facilitates quality assessment and improvement training, and staff development
for direct reports.
? In partnership with the Administrator or designee, develops, coordinates, and maintains clinical program policies and procedures and modifies as necessary overall program parameters.
? Participates in quality assurance and utilization review activities as directed by the Executive Team.
? Informs Executive Team of issues relating to staff issues.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to
stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
NOTE:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Application Question(s):

Have you worked in a residential treatment center before? do you have at least a year of SUD/Mental health experience? Can you commute to Cadiz?
Work Location: In person