Program Director

Company: CHR
Location: Manchester
Posted on: September 12, 2020

Job Description:

SCHEDULED HOURS: 40 hours/week (M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm)

PROGRAM: CSP Manchester

DEPARTMENT: Manchester, CT

PC#: 1405

OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

Oversee all operations of program including budget management, interaction with funder, developing marketing plans, and independent decision making for program requiring clinical expertise. Provides clinical consultation, oversight of case planning, care coordination, and supervision to the staff. Responsible for an assigned caseload if applicable to program.

POSITION CORE COMPETENCIES :

Interpersonal Communication: Establishes positive rapport and trust with clients and co-workers; demonstrates core TAG value of Trustworthiness.

Collaboration & Teamwork: Effectively participates as a team member to advance common team goals; demonstrates core TAG value of Collaboration.

Cultural Competence, Diversity & inclusion: Effectively and respectfully works with others who have diverse traditions, beliefs, interpersonal styles, attitudes and behaviors.

Systems Oriented Practice : Functions effectively within the organizational and financial structures of CHR and other external systems in which they interact. Maintains the standards set forth by professional ethical guidelines and the code of conduct of CHR.

Quality & Performance Improvement: Works individually and within teams to improve skills and to achieve performance goals and improve outcomes; demonstrates core TAG values of Choice & Empowerment.

Informatics: Uses information technology to support and improve organizational effectiveness.

Safety Environment:  Identifies, prevents and reports unsafe situations; uses appropriate procedures to assure safety environment; demonstrates core TAG value of Safety.

Screening & Assessment:  Conducts brief, evidence-based and developmentally appropriate screening and conducts or arranges for more detailed assessments when indicated.

Care Planning & Care Coordination: Creates and/or implements integrated care plans, ensures access to linked services; exchanges information among clients, family members, and providers.

Intervention: Provides range of brief, focused prevention, treatment and recovery services for clients.

Strategic Thinking: Develops objectives, sets priorities, and executes plans consistent with long-term business strategies.

Engagement: Engages people, organizations, and partners in developing goals, executing plans, and delivering results.

Management Excellence: Delivers results by maximizing organizational effectiveness and sustainability, ensuring that people have the support and tools they need to meet organizational objectives.

Resource Management: Reviews budget reports; works with fiscal staff to create budgets and tracks status of budget throughout the course of the year.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Directs crisis intervention efforts and intervenes as required.

Insures clients receive treatment services that are focused on presenting problem and clients request for service.

Monitors client meetings, admission, continued stay and discharge criteria.

Provides clinical direction and leadership within the Team.

Evaluates staff and initiates and follow through on progressive discipline, if needed.

Insures timely completion of reports and data on performance indicators, DMHAS/DCF standards, program enrollment, incident/accidents, etc.

Oversees completion of chart audits and ensures needed documentation.

Ensures completion of insurance authorization for services rendered as necessary.

Responsible for hiring staff.

Reviews caseloads regularly to ensure appropriate utilization of services.

Provide on sight coverage for other programs when needed

Develop and executes marketing plan for program as needed

Provides training, and case consultation.

On call coverage during and after program hours as assigned.

Ensures proper maintenance of vehicles/if applicable.

Participates in committees to improve agency service delivery and quality improvement.

Responsible for program budgets and productivity expectations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master’s in mental health related field.

Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a Clinician. Two years of clinical supervisory experience or management in a behavioral health setting preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: LCSW required in state of CT.

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