Program Director

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Description

Compensation Range : $80,000-$85,000

Using a team work, one to one and group person-centered counseling model, Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment (CORE) program seeks to improve the functioning of individuals living with mental health diagnoses, histories of chemical and alcohol dependence, or physical disabilities, helping them achieve personal goals in the areas of recovery, employment or independent functioning.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Vice President for Psychotherapy, the Program Director provides oversight of the day-to-day program, including supervision of CORE Mental health counselors, CORE Psychosocial Rehabilitation Counselors and Peer Specialists, review and authorization of intakes, completing weekly and monthly reports, and managing a small counseling caseload, providing community psychiatric support and treatment (CPST). CPST is a multi-component service that consists of therapeutic interventions such as clinical counseling and therapy, which assist the individual in achieving stability and functional improvement. The CORE Program Director is responsible for monitoring program compliance with state regulations and maintaining sustainability through innovative ideas, community engagement and meeting programming metrics.

Job Functions

Provide day to day supervision and operational oversight for the interdisciplinary CORE team that includes mental health counselor, psychosocial rehabilitation specialist and certified peer roles

Engage and support staff with ongoing education and training

Facilitate staff meetings and provide weekly individual staff supervision

Coordinate credentialing of service providers

Ensure all services and activities requested by an individual are coordinated and monitored for clinical quality and appropriateness

Monitoring all cases and following proper protocol for cases that are high risk to re-assess CORE services and coordinate the participants care with other providers

Review and co-sign all staff documentation

Develop and maintain relationships with other programs to facilitate coordination of care and cross referrals

Provide community psychiatric support and treatment (CPST) to a small panel of CORE participants and other participants as needed

Document all services, both clinical and administrative, within 48 hours of service

Demonstrate empathy towards the population

Support participants in making informed choices and moving towards their personal goals and recovery

Conduct Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement activities to ensure compliance to funder standards.

Hold case conferences as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Participate in advocacy efforts to support the programs and policies that improve the lives of target populations

Other duties as assigned

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