Summary of Job Duties : The program director is responsible for directing day-to-day operation of the assigned program and implementing programmatic and administrative policies and procedures in order to attain program goals and objectives. The program director is also responsible for making programmatic as well as administrative recommendations to the mental health director, substance abuse and/or children service director in accordance with the agency/program goals and objectives.
Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This position may require a Master's Degree from an accredited school in social work, psychology, nursing, professional counseling or another related field. Meets Licensure Requirements for their respective boards if required by their degree of education; or
Certification in Chemical Dependency may be required; or a person with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, or Human Services or a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and one year experience or; a Registered Nurse with an Associate Degree in Nursing and three years' experience. Submit to and pass a criminal record check and a drug screening test.
Hours : Monday through Friday 8:00 am until 4:30 pm Evening and weekend hours may be required.
This position reports directly to the Regional Program Director/Center Director and/or the Executive Director.
Summary of Job Duties : The Site Program Supervisor is responsible for the development and day to day operation of a program. These programs can be, but not limited to the following:
Residential Treatment for Chemical Dependency
Adult/Children Crisis Stabilization Units
Residential Program for Adults with Severe Mental Illness
Day Treatment Programs for Adults with Severe Mental Illness
School Based Program
Family Preservation
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Include the following:
Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the overall operation of designated program
Assist in policy, procedure and system development and implementation
Provide leadership, program and policy direction
Assist in the establishment of policies, procedures, and system development to meet all licensing and accreditation requirements
Recruits, selects and evaluates the performance of personnel who are involved in the day to day operation of the program
Responsible for overall productivity of the program to meet standards per agency policy
Responsible for evaluating the program's effectiveness and improving the overall performance
Operate the program in a cost effective manner and monitors revenues and expenditures
Make an assessment of and determine the clinical interventions for the assigned consumers. The population can include: children, adolescents, adults with behavioral health needs and developmental delays
Implement a treatment plan based on assessment data as well as a sound knowledge base of standards of professional practice and principles of their respected discipline
Privileges will be granted for the practice of non-intrusive, individual, group, family and marital/couple, psychotherapy, and screening/diagnostic assessment based on experience, training or supervised clinical experience. Privileges will be determined based on self-assessment, demonstrated competencies and input from clinical supervisor. Additional privileges can be sought and obtained through demonstrated competencies, continuing education units and in-service trainings
Provide care based on ethical concepts, adhering to established standards of practice and will engage in activities or behaviors that characterize professionals
Ensure the accuracy, content and completeness of client files
Provide services within time requirement as set forth in Agency policy and procedures
Provide services as documented in client treatment plan
Refrain from assuming any duty that is unrelated to and/or interferes with the responsibilities of the position
Respond to emergency situation in a timely fashion
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with other team members, as part of a multidisciplinary team, and independently, when necessary
Other duties as required
Required Job Skills :
Oral and Written Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Ability to exercise good judgment, tact, diplomacy and compassion when problem solving, handling conflict or in a crisis situation
Ability to complete record keeping in a timely fashion
Ability to formulate treatment objectives for the person served
Ability to get along with diverse personalities and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to work well with people of all races, backgrounds and needs
Knowledgeable of Behavioral Health Concepts and how to incorporate concepts into practical application
Clinical expertise in crisis intervention and resolution
Ability to work as part of a comprehensive community mental health team and to positively represent the agency in the community
Knowledgeable of the stages in recovery for behavioral health and/or chemical dependency
Additional Responsibilities:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable the individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physically able to reach, push, pull, stoop, stand, walk and lift up to 20 pounds
Possess a valid Driver's License, maintain a safe driving record, and maintain the required minimum vehicle insurance amount for the State of Kentucky, if required for job performance
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions, may be off-site from normal office location or placed at a Residential Program.
The noise level in the work environment is mild to moderate.
Environmental Data and Job Hazards :
Hours of work are structured 7.5 – 8.0 hour blocks of time but may be subject to irregular and/or flexible hours based on needs or demands
Position may require duties to include routine or reasonable anticipated tasks or procedures where there is a degree of actual or potential exposure to blood or other infectious materials
All staff are required to participate in yearly trainings regarding infection control and safety in the environment including hazardous waste and blood borne pathogens
All new staff must attend training regarding handling physical, verbal threats, acts of violence or other escalating and potential dangerous situations including when police need to be summoned
All staff must be certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation within one month of employment and maintain the certification, if providing direct care
Required Job Performance :
Provides an average of 18-25 billable hours of service per week as established by Agency (Ranges vary based on type of services provided.)or
Maintain the required average daily census of the program per agency policy
Successful Performance Evaluation rating of 3 or above. ( See Attached Performance Outcome Evaluation) A Performance Improvement Plan will be initiated on all scores below a 3 rating. An employee will be terminated if the Performance Improvement Plan is viewed as unsuccessful after 2 attempt
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