Assistant Director-Dore Residence

Progress Foundation•San Francisco, CA

19d

About The Position

The Assistant Director supervises staff in an adult psychiatric acute residential treatment program under the supervision of the Program Director. The role generally manages the flow of clients into and out of the program and promotes the philosophy of social rehabilitation as it applies to residential treatment. The Assistant Director also maintains working relationships with referral sources and related mental health programs, reviews client charts and records, assists with staff training, coordinates staff schedules and collection of client data, and maintains computer requirements of the City and County of San Francisco Community Behavioral Health Services. The position advocates for and participates in facility maintenance and performs Counselor duties as necessary and appropriate. Applicants must meet one of the listed education-and-experience combinations and hold MHRS Certification. Strong clinical, organizational, and leadership skills are required, as are effective oral and written communication, basic word-processing skills, maturity, good judgment, and emotional stability. Physical requirements include negotiating several flights of stairs and repeatedly lifting and carrying 20-pound packages during each work shift. Following a job offer and before employment begins, the candidate must complete a fingerprint check and health screening to obtain clearance from the State Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Employment is contingent on meeting the minimum qualifications and verification of prior employment and education.

Requirements

One of the following: an associate degree in any field and 6 years of experience in any mental-health-related field; a bachelor's degree in any field and 4 years of experience in any mental-health-related field; or a master's degree in any field and 2 years of experience in any mental-health-related field.
MHRS Certification is required.
Strong clinical, organizational, and leadership skills.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with staff, clients, and other providers.
Basic word-processing skills.
Acceptable maturity, good judgment, and emotional stability.
Ability to negotiate several flights of stairs and lift and carry 20-pound packages multiple times during each work shift.
Must submit to a fingerprint check and health screening after receiving a job offer and before beginning employment, to obtain required Community Care Licensing clearance.
Employment is contingent on meeting the minimum qualifications and verification of previous employment and education.

Nice To Haves

Specific experience in residential treatment and/or knowledge of social rehabilitation.
License or license eligibility.
Bilingual or bicultural competencies.
A valid California driver's license and insurability under the agency's auto insurance policies.
Applicants with preferred qualifications may be paid more, depending on qualifications and the organization's needs.

Responsibilities

Supervise staff in the adult psychiatric acute residential treatment program under the supervision of the Program Director.
Manage the flow of clients into and out of the program.
Promote the philosophy of social rehabilitation as it applies to residential treatment.
Develop and maintain working relationships with client referral sources and related mental health programs.
Review client charts and records.
Assist with staff training.
Coordinate staff schedules and collection of client data.
Maintain computer requirements of the City and County of San Francisco Community Behavioral Health Services.
Advocate for and participate in maintenance of the facility.
Perform Counselor duties as necessary and appropriate.