Associate Director-07530101

Associate Director

The Associate Program Director is responsible for compliance with all federal, state, and accrediting agencies' requirements to ensure the continuum of services necessary for each resident in the Program. Assists the Program Director in the administration of residential mental health services within the authority of Executive Management. May be responsible for all or designated part of personnel management, fiscal operations, inventory management, recipient services, safety and welfare of recipients, hiring and training of personnel, directing and coordinating the activities of the staff, and administration of the program. Within the Program Director's guidelines, establishes clinical procedures and policies for recipients and ensures that program operations meet or exceed agency and regulatory guidelines. Within the Program Director's guidelines ensures adherence to program philosophy and regulations.

Essential tasks include assisting the Program Director in providing clinical services, directing and supervising personnel, maintaining property accountability, providing quality assurance oversight, assuring fiscal control and accountability, assuring resident and family / support network involvement, fostering community relations and integration, conducting investigations, and general duties. Knowledge, skills, and abilities include leading a multi-disciplinary staff, managing multiple projects, managing resources, forming teams, serving as a role model, and college level problem solving ability.

This is a management position that reports to the Program Director and requires coordination activities within the program, cluster, division, and with departments in the Administration Division. Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or other human services field plus at least two years experience working with individuals with serious mental illness and in the case of MICA Programs, experience with co-existing substance abuse. At least one year of supervisory or administrative experience preferred. Must meet the qualifications for a Qualified Mental Health Staff (QMHS) as stated in Part 593 of the OMH regulations.