Program Director Lcsw / Therapist

                    Join the Copa Health team today and receive a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus!!
What You’ll Get…
When you join our team as a full-time Program Director, you’ll receive:   
• 9 paid holidays per year and paid time off accrual
• Access to health coach and wellness incentives
• Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000 and Licensure/Certification Reimbursement
• Medical Vision, and Dental
• H.S.A., H.R.A, F.S.A. (with select medical plans)
• Group Life/AD&D and Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability and Life/AD&D
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
Who We Are

Copa Health provides the best possible services and supports that assist each individual in achieving their own personal vision of recovery, wellness and a life in the community. We provide fully, integrated outpatient behavioral health and primary care services for children and adults, and a residential treatment center for youth that have a need for complex behavioral support services.
Who We Need

Copa Health is hiring for a Licensed Program Director to join our Integrated Outpatient Clinic in Murray, Utah and 16-bed Youth Residential Program in Magna, Utah.  We are seeking a dynamic, strong clinical and business oriented professional to lead our two Utah locations. Bring your clinical experience and expertise to balance business operations with integrated healthcare; medical and behavioral health services, to best service our members and achieve positive outcomes.

This position is responsible for communicating the Copa Health vision and mission to staff and behavioral health recipients. Facilitates the integration of a recovery philosophy and the Principles for Persons with a serious mental illness into everyday clinical practice and clinic operations. Success will be measured through the key outcomes valued by the organization: (1) jobs and employment, (2) education and schooling, (3) health and wellness, and (4) achieving a home of one’s choice.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conducts regular staff meetings in collaboration with the site/program leadership to discuss plans, outline new goals and objectives, review problem areas and solutions, and disseminate administrative information.
• Provides administrative and logistical support to site/program leadership team for all clinical initiatives, clinical services provided, clinical supervision, educational/training activities, etc. 
• Monitors, tracks and trends clinical service delivery to ensure the services continue to match the needs of the service recipients served at the campus.
• Maintains a system of communications and reporting between all staff members, as well as with other Copa Health sites and departments involved in the ongoing operation of the program.
• Manages annual budget, assesses staffing and scheduling practices for cost effectiveness and maintains accountability for assigned site's operating budgets.
• Participates in the hiring, recruitment, training, professional development and performance evaluation and management of staff.
• Ensures adequate staffing and scheduling practices to meet the needs of service recipients.
• Analyzes facts, establishes best practices, identifies performance gaps and operational barriers, and offers solutions according to departmental need and facility policies within scope of the position. In addition, facilitates special tasks to support the analysis and management of service.
• Identifies and manages multiple priorities such as maintaining 24 hour a week on call, recognizing unusual and emergency situations; notifies appropriate personnel and follows through.
• Ensures adherence to policies and procedures.
• To ensure compliance & adequate services, additional job duties may be required to meet the needs of the program and or department.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in a behavioral health field required and a minimum of (5) years or more experience in behavioral health.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory/program management experience required.
• Must be currently licensed (LCSW, CMHC or LMFT) in Utah or eligible for Utah licensure: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Mental Health Therapist.
• Ability to pass a full background clearance to include state background check clearance.
• Must have valid Utah Driver’s License, state minimum insurance coverage and ability to meet and maintain the company’s acceptable driving requirements.
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Ability to develop strong professional relationships with team and foster a sense of teamwork and collaboration across all sites.
• Competency in administrative, clinical, management and supervisory tasks.
• Knowledge of the behavioral health care delivery system in Utah.
• Knowledge of management techniques and supervisory best practices.
• Knowledge of licensing, accreditation, and contract standards.
• Knowledge of staffing development, process improvement methods and outcome activities.
• Ability to develop, analyze and monitor the annual programmatic budget for the applicable area.
  Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills and good organizational skills.
• Must be able to work in a diverse, multi-cultural environment and be sensitive to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Must have ability to maintain confidentiality; and exhibit mature judgment and emotional stability
• Serves as positive role model in demonstrating professional and caring attitudes and behaviors towards the individuals we serve, their families, co-workers, and guests.
• Contributes to effective teamwork by combining skills and energy in a coordinated effort with individuals we serve, their families, supervisors, co-workers, and outside agencies.
• Proficiency in typing, using computer software and ability to learn new software, i.e., EHR/EMR systems, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Internet is essential.

Copa Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Pre-Employment Criminal Background and Drug Testing Required. EOE.