Job Overview
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Date PostedNovember 22, 2024
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Location
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Expiration dateDecember 22, 2024
Job Description
Description: The Program Director is responsible for the management, safety, and operation of all aspects of program services provided at our outpatient location. The incumbent will also provide supervision to a small and intimate clinical and support staff.
Responsibilities:
- Carry a caseload of 2-3 clients (as needed), including individual and family therapy
- Assess potential clients, determine, and recommend the appropriate level of care
- Run weekly groups, including a weekly “Multi-family Group”
- Lead team collaboration for building group curriculum
- Develop and recommend program goals and objectives; lead team in the design and implementation of appropriate plans to meet agreed-upon goals
- Conduct regular meetings with program staff to provide advice and guidance in resolving complex case problems
- Periodically review client treatment plans with subordinate managers to promote optimal quality and continuity of care
- Implement appropriate corrective actions to resolve problems to promote continuous improvement in the delivery of treatment
- Monitor all program documentation of treatment plans and clinical notes for Utilization Review
- Randomly audit client documentation to confirm record-keeping system complies with all governmental regulations and standards
- Supervise maintenance of electronic medical records in compliance with licensing regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards
- Research, plan, secure approval of, and implement new or enhanced program services
- Interview, hire, and retain program staff by overseeing training and development
- Identify staff development needs and support appropriate training
- Evaluate the performance and competence of staff, and when necessary, discipline and discharge subordinate staff in accordance with established personnel policies (i.e.: Performance evaluations, PIPs, etc.)
- Ensure objectives for professional growth and development of clinical personnel are met by providing leadership and counsel
- Provide staff with updates/ changes to policies, procedures and organizational goals
- Responsible for the supervision of the intake/discharge processes
- Facilitate and participate in Treatment Team meetings on a weekly basis to ensure implementation of treatment plans
- Assist with clinical services (community meetings, client interventions, crisis intervention, and discharge planning) as needed to support staff;
- Maintain and foster cooperative working relationships with a variety of referral resources and services, community organizations and criminal justice and social services agencies
Qualifications:
- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of California.
- Experience with teenagers.
- 2 years of mental health experience.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
Compensation: $135,000-$145,000 licensed with more than 2 years of experience, If licensed less than 2 years, Associate Director/Senior Clinician – San Jose, $125,000 plus full benefits up to $5,000 sign on bonus!
If licensed – Up to a $10k sign on bonus
Schedule: Full-Time, 9am-7pm, need to be able to work between these hours. Open to considering candidates who are interested in a 4/10 schedule.