Assistant Director-Dore Residence

PROGRESS FOUNDATION•San Francisco, CA

21d•$78,369 - $86,403•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director works under the supervision of the Program Director and supervises staff at an adult psychiatric acute residential treatment program. 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 develops and maintains working relationships with client referral sources and other related mental health programs; reviews charts and client 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 Assistant Director also advocates for and participates in facility maintenance and performs Counselor duties when necessary and appropriate. The position requires an MHRS Certification and one of the following education and experience combinations: an associate degree in any field with six years of experience in a mental-health-related field; a bachelor's degree in any field with four years of such experience; or a master's degree in any field with two years of such experience. Candidates must demonstrate strong clinical, organizational, and leadership skills; communicate effectively with staff, clients, and other providers orally and in writing; have basic word-processing skills; and demonstrate maturity, good judgment, and emotional stability. Physical requirements include negotiating several flights of stairs and lifting and carrying 20-pound packages multiple times during each work shift. Following a job offer and before employment begins, the candidate must complete a fingerprint check and health-screening exam 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. The employer is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Requirements

MHRS Certification is required.
An associate degree in any field and six years of experience in any mental-health-related field, or a bachelor's degree in any field and four years of experience in a mental-health-related field, or a master's degree in any field and two years of experience in a mental-health-related field.
Strong clinical, organizational, and leadership skills.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with staff, clients, and other providers.
Basic word-processing skills.
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.
Fingerprint check and health-screening exam after receipt of a job offer and before commencement of employment, to obtain required clearance.
Verification of previous employment and education.

Nice To Haves

Specific experience in residential treatment and/or knowledge of social rehabilitation.
Valid California driver's license and insurability under the agency's auto insurance policies.
License or license eligibility.
Bilingual/bicultural competencies.

Responsibilities

Supervise staff at an adult psychiatric acute residential treatment program.
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 charts and client 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 facility maintenance.
Perform Counselor duties when necessary and appropriate.