Program Director

Primary job responsibilities include supervising and managing PRP staff and providing mental health services through the PRP Program. Working with clinical staff, supervisors, and community-based resources, the PRP Manager facilitates access to care and addresses barriers. This position reports to the Executive Director and works closely with all other departments.

· Director will oversee service delivery by completing assessment screenings, developing individualized rehabilitation plans.

· Conducting and developing client's rehabilitation assessment for the Psychiatric Rehabilitation program. Developing an Individual Rehabilitation Plan.

· Participating in group meetings. Educates Family Support Coordinators on how to provide rehabilitation services that correlate with the goals identified in the IRP.

· Participating in Rehabilitation Counselor's meetings and training. Develops and ensures that rehabilitation services meet the needs of the individuals served by the program.

· Collects and analyzes program data and participates in evaluating program effectiveness; identifies problems and makes changes within guidelines, or recommends major changes

· Directs the day-to-day operation and administration of the program, in accordance with program goals and objectives; oversees program coordination and logistics; prepares necessary reports; resolves problems and makes changes to accommodate changing priorities and needs

· Creates and implements processes to ensure that the company is performing at the standards outlined by COMAR and The Joint Commission.

· Assists in the creation and implementation of administrative deadlines for consumer documentation.

· Monitor timely submission of documentation.

· Trains staff as per COMAR and The Joint Commission processes, as needed.

· Review’s schedule of consumers weekly to monitor show vs no show rates to assist clinicians in maintaining appropriate caseload sizes and assist consumers with addressing barriers to attending appointments/sessions

· Communicates regularly with Family Support Coordinators, as well as clinicians/clinical supervisors as needed, to ensure clinical documentation is completed and any barriers to completion are noted and addressed.

· Review’s schedule of consumers weekly to monitor billable and non-billable submissions and assist clinicians with addressing barriers to submissions.

· Review’s consumer files as needed to ensure all necessary documentation is completed to remain in compliance with state and federal requirements for the outpatient mental health center.

· Other duties as assigned.

Education:

Master's Degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling, or similar field

Independent licensure with supervisor designation (LCSW-C, LCPC) with the state of Maryland

Skills & Qualifications:

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, demonstrating professionalism with both co-workers and parents and consumers

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to stay focused

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Demonstrated clinical knowledge of children and adults with a co-occurring developmental disorder and complex behavioral health issues

Clinical supervisory experience

Must be able to show tact and diplomacy when dealing with parents, clients, peers, and staff.

Must be able to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with staff and support agencies.

Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset and at times hostile people within the programs.

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Pay: $77,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person