Program Coordinator

Position Description

Seeking a full-time Program Coordinator to join Tarzana Treatment Centers’ Opioid Treatment Program (OTP).

Working in a fast-paced environment, incumbent will be a part of a multidisciplinary team including peer-support specialists, nurses, and medical providers working directly with OTP patients providing individual and group counseling, screening and assessments as well as other duties assigned by the program supervisor.

The incumbent should have an awareness of medications for addiction treatment (MAT) and / or SUD treatment or have experience working in an SUD treatment setting.

Those with lived experience are encouraged to apply!

Responsible for overall day-to-day supervision of assigned staff and the shift-to-shift or day to day operations of program or unit.

This includes oversight of patient activities and staff responsibilities as they relate to patient functions. Implement the treatment philosophy of Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. (TTC).

SALARY RANGE

$27.50 - $43.50 / per hour DOE

We offer a competitive benefits package :

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Care Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays (12)

Paid Vacation Time

Sick Time

401(k) Retirement Plan

Competitive wages

Stability and career advancement

Continuing Education Opportunities

HOURS

This is a full-time, 8 hours / day 5 days / week position, with early morning shifts from 6 : 00 am - 2 : 30 pm.

CATEGORIES OF DUTIES

Responsible for supervision of staff as assigned by Director. Depending on the nature or type of department, office, program or unit, this may include;

counselors, case managers, health educator / outreach workers, intake specialists, technicians, dietary, maintenance, housekeeping or front office staff.

Responsible for ensuring staff and patient safety through oversight of physical plant maintenance functions

Performs and / or oversees regular chart audits, record keeping and other reporting and documentation functions as assigned to ensure that all records are maintained in accordance with all applicable TTC policies, procedures, and external regulations and standards including but not limited to the Joint Commission, State, County, City sources.

Completes or participates in the development and submission of various reporting requirements as assigned. Such reporting may include Continuous Quality Assurance reports, various performance improvement reports, data reports of various types, prevention, repair and other maintenance reports to include fire life safety and other environment of care reporting.

Actively seeks to expand network of referral resources through regular networking and outreach activities as assigned.

Attends in-service training and educational workshops.

Attends all required staff meetings.

Cooperates and communicates fully with other staff members and supervisors regarding patient and / or staff behavior, progress, activities, as appropriate.

Conducts self in a professional manner in areas of dress, language, attitude and behavior. At all times is a role model for other staff and patients

Exhibits full knowledge and support of the philosophy and objectives of the Agency.

Fully understands and maintains policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and patient confidentiality.

As appropriate properly document in the medical record any rendered services.

Participation in medical records and other report and record reviews as assigned.

Utilization review activities, as required.

Knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements (i.e., suspected abuse;

Tarasoff), professional boundaries and related issues.

Conducts or participates in performance evaluations of interns and other staff, as required.

Attending clinical and administrative committee meetings, as requested.

Participating in community events, presentations, meetings, and outreach on behalf of TTC.

Additional functions as specifically requested by the Program Director and / or Administrator.

Day to Day Patient Operations including but not limited to :

Patient flow / movement

Oversee patient placement including room assignment as applicable

Oversee and monitor activities and schedules of assigned staff.

New patient orientation

UA testing oversight and reporting

Supervise urinalysis and search training as applicable to program / unit.

Identification of AMA risks

Enforcement of rules and approval of consequences

Cleanliness of the Environment- Unit Inspections

Crisis Management / visibility on the Floor

Certain items above may apply outside of various TTC programs in such places as patient reception, dining, outdoor areas etc.

Staff Supervision

Orientation of new employees

Taking outcome of chart / record audits back to those on each shift to manage compliance.

Chart and other record audits with others on Management team

Ongoing supervision of documentation compliance in medical records.

Support to staff

Timekeeping

Assisting Director with discipline

Assisting Director with hiring activities

Evaluations

Scheduling staff coverage, time-off requests, etc.

Administration

Active participation in agency-wide committees as assigned.

Attends all required staff meetings.

Attends in service training and educational workshops.

Attends weekly management meetings with Program Director

Support the management team and to act as an agent of the organization in all situations- utilize management team meetings as a forum to resolve differences.

Other

Provide staffing and provide crisis management, as needed.

Work closely with staff to monitor adherence to organizational philosophy goals and objectives.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

Minimum High school diploma / GED. Completion of higher education (Bachelors, Masters degree, etc.) may be required depending on contractual obligations.

Counselor registration or certification is required if providing SUD services.

Minimum two (2) years of supervisory experience preferably in a healthcare setting.

SETTING

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices.

ADA REQUIREMENT

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.

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