Assistant Program Director of PROS Rebound

Goodwill Industries Of Greater New York•New York, NY

About The Position

Provides clinical oversight, as well as direct clinical interventions, to PROS program participants as indicated by NYS OMH Part 512 Regulations. Processes new referrals and oversees the intake process.

Requirements

Clinical Licensure required in the disciplines of Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Creative Arts (Drama, Music, Dance, Media), or related field
Must have the ability to assess both macro and micro issues within PROS program.
Have 3-5 years of experience working with persons living with severe mental illnesses and substance use issues.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to multi-task in a very fast and demanding work environment a must.
Capacity to manage, develop and motivate staff to continue to increase their skills in order to expand their programs and/or performance as needed.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of PROS program model and regulations preferred
Understanding of Harm Reduction philosophy preferred.
Knowledge of evidence-based practices, to include: Individual Dual Diagnostic Treatment, Wellness Self-Management, Individual Placement and Support, Cognitive Remediation, and Family Psycho-Education.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of PROS program model and regulations preferred
Understanding of Harm Reduction philosophy preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of up to 10 consumers, including case management, collateral contacts, referrals, vocational assistance, and other needs, to coordinate services.
Develop and facilitate approximately 5-6 groups, according to protocol and curriculum, which will cover CRS, ORS, IR and Clinical Services as dictated by the IRPs of the program participants.
Supervise PROS trainings to ensure staff/interns receive needed training in the evidence based practices. Coordinate on-site trainings when needed.
Supervise PROS interns when needed and/or oversee the provision of supervision for PROS interns.
Responsible for oversight of the PROS group curriculum to ensure their fidelity to PROS services and are meeting identified participant need.
Responsible for the processing of PROS referrals, which includes ensuring that each participant intake is completed accurately within appropriate time frames and to completion. This includes all clinical documentation in AWARDS, enrollment in CAIRS and other necessary documentation.
Responsible for oversight and review of recovery counselor documentation within the first 30 days of admission including, but not limited to, PROS Assessments and IRPS.
Responsible for creating and processing reporting to measure metrics around participants utilization of service with goal of increasing utilization
Work with Quality Improvement Coordinator and Fiscal Department to identify and address areas of growth for provision of PROS services
Work with Marketing Department to update existing materials and develop new materials for promoting PROS services in the community
Serves as acting director in director’s absence.
Assist Director in managing and planning group services schedule.