Program Director/ Clinician QMHP

b Title : Program Director / QMHP Job Category : Human Services

Location : Hampton Roads Travel Required : Community-Based

Reports to : Executive Director Position Type : Full- Time

DESCRIPTION : The Program Director will be directly supervised by the Director and shall provide direct clinical supervision to all Day Treatment Clinicians and Counselors.

The Clinical Director will be appointed by the Executive Director and his / her designated substitute.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :

Supervise Clinicians and Counselors and the service plans they provide such as counseling, treatment supervisions, service plans, and oversight for case narratives and discharges.

• Ensure that all services provided by Clinicians and Counselors are of the highest quality and that proper documentation is maintained.
• Provides in-service training for Clinicians and Counselors and recommends training to the Executive Director.
• Assist Executive Director with formulation and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Identify areas for improvement and addition of services to the Clinical Director.
• Conduct random school and site visits to ensure counselors are meeting the requirements of the service plan
• Monitor the Clinicians in the development and implementation of service plans.
• Ensures that training needs and certifications are maintained and current for Counselors.
• Approve and conduct assessments in the absence of the Clinician.

SKILLS :

• Knowledge of Day treatment procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills.
• Training methods and performances.
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of development and implementation of individualized service plans.
• Principles of applying the standards of conduct.
• Documentation skills and principles.
• Counseling skills.
• Follow-up skills.
• Behavior management principles.
• Assessment tools.
• Knowledge of Medicaid rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.
• Knowledge of Child Protective Service guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE :

• The Clinical Director, a Licensed Mental Health Professional, shall have a Master’s Degree in Human Services from an accredited college or university, as well as three (3) years’ experience in providing casework services to children and their families and possess a license as a professional therapist or social worker.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Must submit to and receive satisfactory results from a criminal background investigation and a registry check by the Department of Social Services.
• First Aid, CPR, and Behavior Management certifications are required.
• A valid driver’s license, current copy of DMV driving record, a copy of the declaration page of automobile insurance is required.
• References are required.
15 days ago