Assistant Program Director

$93,730 - $93,730/Yr

Community Research Foundation - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Diego, CA

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Assistant Program Director at New Vistas Crisis Center plays a crucial role in supporting the Program Director in managing the day-to-day operations of the crisis care program. This position involves overseeing admissions, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and providing supervision to the direct service team. The role also includes monitoring client care and quality assurance, while maintaining a collaborative culture within the program.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Director with the day-to-day operations of the assigned program, including legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
• Oversee all admissions to the program and coordinate with other mental health service providers and community resources.
• Provide supervision to direct service team members as assigned by the Director.
• Participate in staffing management functions, including interview/hiring, training, payroll/timesheet processing, development, evaluations, and performance counseling as needed.
• Monitor treatment programs and individual client care, ensuring compliance with all regulations and quality control procedures.
• May carry an active case load while maintaining administrative duties.
• Monitor client database for quality assurance and client files for accuracy and completeness.
• Support a collaborative and consultative culture within the program to optimize service delivery.
• Be on-call on a 24-hour basis for program consultation and crisis intervention if needed.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Doctoral degree in a mental health-related field, such as Psychology, Social Work or Counseling required.
• License or license-eligible in California with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as a Psychologist, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Professional Counselor required.
• At least two years of experience in a mental health environment.
• CPR/First Aid certification is required and must be kept current during employment.
• Organized, with a strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of co-occurring disorders is essential.
• Knowledge of County Health and Human Services requirements is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word, Excel required; previous training with Cerner helpful.
• A valid California driver's license in good standing and eligibility to be an approved CRF driver is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous supervisory experience is helpful.

Benefits

• 19 days of PTO per year
• Monthly contribution of $100 towards qualified student loan debt; access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for eligible individuals
• Choice of medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses and excellent coverage
• Several dental plan options; vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses
• Generous retirement plan contributions
• Free Employee Assistance Plan
• Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans
• Opportunities for advancement and growth