Assistant Program Director

Job Type
Full-time
Description
***Effective October 15, 2021, all employees/contractors/interns/volunteers are required to provide our office with proof of COVID vaccination.***
Assistant Program Director Work Scheduled:
Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM
Assistant Program Director Pay Rate:
Annual salary is $57,000.00
Assistant Program Director Position Summary
The Assistant Program Director, under the supervision of the Long Term Structured Residences (LTSR) Program Director, is responsible for overseeing the program operations, administrative, program facility, and leadership role within the LTSR program. The Assistant Program Director works from a recovery framework within the team promoting individual and group psychotherapy using psychotherapeutic interventions (evidenced-based practices preferred), cultural competence and trauma informed care to help individuals obtain their recovery goals.
Assistant Program Director Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain the facility in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws/standards.?
• Clinical and administrative oversight of all aspects of the LTSR, its residents, and staff.
• Development and implementation of policies and procedures in compliance with all external and internal policies, statutes, and regulations.
• Oversight of admission screening and negotiations regarding referrals, transfers, and discharges.
• Actively supervise, coach, mentor Mental Health Technicians and Certified Peer Specialist that work within LTSR.
• 24-hour on-call responsibilities for staff call-outs and responding to emergency situations.
• Assist LTSR Program Director with oversight of payroll within LTSR.
• Maintenance of safe and therapeutic environment for residents and staff, including conduct of all required inspections, fire drills, and observance of safety standards.
• Compliance with external and internal requirements and regulations regarding record keeping, and reporting.
• Establishment of liaison relationships with OMH/MR, referring agencies, external service providers, either directly, or through delegation.
• Attending all external and internal meetings as required.
• Development and implementation of staff training required by external regulations, Agency and/or Program Policy, and indicated by Staff needs.
• Compliance with all COMHAR policies and procedures with no unauthorized exception.
• Approves supervisee's general progress notes in Evolv.
• Other duties reasonable and related to this position as directed by related supervisors.

• Basic understanding of mental illness, treatment modalities, and the local mental health delivery system
• Possess a valid Driver's License
• Ability to treat consumers with respect and dignity.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively to customers.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding and to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Able to work well independently and in teams.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Be flexible and adaptive in handling changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer literacy is essential. Must be able to effectively use electronic health record, video conferencing, email, office products, and any other technology needed to meet job responsibilities.
• Verbal and written communication skills required to satisfactorily perform job duties.
• Exercise sound judgment in carrying out daily activities, handling crises & emergencies.

• Master's degree in a clinical field (psychology, Social Work, Education, or other Human Services) and minimum of two (2) years of experience in Mental Health.
• Valid PA State Criminal, FBI (based on residency outside of PA), and Child Abuse clearances.
• Clearances must be updated every 3 years per COMHAR policy.
• CPR w/AED & First Aid certification required.
• Valid driver's license required. (Must be able to move about COMHAR service areas throughout the day to provide appropriate oversight and coordination and meet job duties as needed and required.)
• Physical examination including TB test and Hep B.