Assistant Program Director

Community Services Group • Manheim, PA

6d • $65,000

About The Position

The Assistant Program Director (APD) assists with the general program management and location operation of the mental health programs at the direction of the program director. The APD reports directly to the Program Director. This position is part of our Youth Mental Health (MH) Services Adolescent Residential Treatment Facility (RTF).

Requirements

• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university, licensure preferred (LCSW, LSW, LPC) or, at minimum, a graduate mental health degree and at least one year of experience in the behavioral health delivery system.
• A valid driver’s license, good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle to attend trainings, meetings, and/or transport individuals to appointments.
• Able to work flexible hours.

Nice To Haves

• licensure preferred (LCSW, LSW, LPC)

Responsibilities

• Monitors program and employee compliance to all company policies and procedures and all regulatory standards.
• Supervises, trains, and oversees the performance management of program employees.
• Responsible for employment decisions during the life cycle of their team members.
• Assists in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of employees.
• Develops educational and training materials, presents educational materials on various aspects of programs, and provides technical assistance to employees.
• Ensures the development and implementation of individual program plans and activities.
• Reviews financial documentation/billing and performs on-site audits of individuals’ funds and petty cash funds.
• Serves as team leader for staff interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Directs and ensures effectiveness of program’s daily operations including incident management.
• Fulfills duties and responsibilities of the Program Director in a temporary acting capacity in the absence of Program Director.
• Assists in the development of data collection methods to report and monitor program activities, and analyzes data to determine if the activities provided are meeting program goals.
• Provides coverage in emergency situations.
• Willing to learn and model the five principles of trauma-informed care; safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment.
• Commitment to promote cultural, racial, language, and gender access, diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Serves as a Mental Health Professional (MHP) and participates in treatment team meetings as assigned.
• Maintains 24/7 availability with the Program Director and Clinical Supervisor to the program staff so emergencies may be minimized and care may be constant and effective.
• Rotates supervisory coverage for after-hours, weekends, and holidays with the Program Director and Clinical Supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, & dependents who qualify.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Other Paid Leave
• Extensive Paid Training
• Career Development Opportunities
• Flexible Pay Options through myFlexPay
• Family Medical and Parental Leave
• Flexible spending accounts for medical & dependent care
• Traditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Tuition Assistance
• Mentor/Mentee Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level