Assistant Program Director Seamark Pros

Assistant Program Director – Seamark PROS

General Purpose:

Assist the Program Director with staff supervision and the provision of clinical oversight, to PROS program participants as indicated by NYS OMH Part 512 Regulations. Oversee the intake process and processes new referrals.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the processing of PROS referrals, which includes ensuring that each participant intake is completed accurately within appropriate time frames and to completion. This includes all clinical documentation in AWARDS, enrollment in CAIRS and other necessary documentation.
• Develop and facilitate approximately 4-5 groups, according to protocol and curriculum, which will cover CRS, ORS, IR and Clinical Services as dictated by the IRPs of the program participants.
• Supervise PROS Staff and/or interns as needed.
• Assist Director in managing and planning group services schedule.
• Responsible for oversight of the PROS group curriculum to ensure their fidelity to PROS services and are meeting identified participant need.
• Responsible for oversight and review of recovery counselor documentation within the first 30 days of admission including, but not limited to, PROS Assessments and IRPS.
• Manage a caseload of up to 10 consumers, including case management, collateral contacts, referrals, vocational assistance, and other needs, to coordinate services.
• Responsible for creating and processing reporting to measure metrics around participants utilization of service with goal of increasing utilization
• Work with Marketing Department to update existing materials and develop new materials for promoting PROS services in the community
• Serves as acting director in director’s absence.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:

• Clinical Licensure required in the disciplines of Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Creative Arts (Drama, Music, Dance, Media), or related field
• Must have the ability to assess both macro and micro issues within PROS program.
• Have 3-5 years of experience working with persons living with severe mental illnesses and substance use issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to multi-task in a very fast and demanding work environment a must.
• Capacity to manage, develop and motivate staff to continue to increase their skills in order to expand their programs and/or performance as needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of PROS program model and regulations preferred
• Understanding of Harm Reduction philosophy preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices, to include: Individual Dual Diagnostic Treatment, Wellness Self-Management, Individual Placement and Support, Cognitive Remediation, and Family Psycho-Education.

Scope of Responsibility & Positions Supervised:

This position has the potential to provide individual and group supervision. This position will supervise staff training in evidence-based practices and other identified areas for development. The position is supervised by the Program Director.