Assistant Program Manager (77315)

Centurion Health•Smithfield Township, PA

14d•$95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Centurion is seeking a full-time Statewide Assistant Program Manager to support its state correctional facilities across Pennsylvania. This role involves assisting the Program Manager in overseeing the clinical and non-clinical functions of a multidisciplinary team providing services to incarcerated offenders. The position requires a Bachelor's Degree and involves 50% travel throughout the state, with a work schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between 7 am and 5 pm. The salary offered is $95,000.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Hospital Administration, Health Care Administration, Health and Human Services, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field from an accredited college or university required.
One (1) year management experience in a comprehensive mental health program.
Must be able to pass background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable.
Must maintain current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a Health Care Administrator, Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Registered Nurse preferred.
Experience in the DOC / Jail system is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide technical and administrative oversight to staff, addressing and resolving problems or conflicts.
Develop MHM staff into a cohesive effective mental health staff.
Hire, orient, counsel, supervise, train, review, and evaluate the work of a multidisciplinary team.
Coordinate the annual performance review process for staff in a timely manner.
Formulate and/or communicate and implement contract-specific policies and procedures.
Ensure that clinical practices are consistent with NCCHC mental health standards.
Update executive management on overall program’s progress and/or needs in staffing, performance, CQI, legal compliance and budget/fiscal management.
Serve as MHM liaison to client in collaboration with the Program Manager and Regional Vice President.
Review and evaluate treatment and administrative procedures and outcomes.
Respond to inquiries and concerns of contract and site correctional administration.
Coordinate/delegate responsibility for offender discharges or transfers.
Monitor, assess and advise staff on clinical or MHM or facility related procedures and protocol as needed.
Ensure regular conduct and documentation of staff meetings.
Coordinate Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program and performance audits.
Ensure that recommendations from CQI and performance audits are implemented and the results of the corrective actions are monitored.
Ensure that grievances received from offenders and others receive a prompt and clinically responsible response.
Ensure compliance with all facility and MHM policies, and Federal and State laws, regulations, and guidelines including HIPAA.
Ensure that MHM staff coordinates care closely with custody staff while maintaining a positive, collaborative relationship.
Maintain an ethical commitment to ensure confidentiality within the limits of a correctional environment.
Ensure that care to offenders is delivered by MHM staff in a nonjudgmental/nondiscriminatory manner to protect the autonomy, dignity and rights of offenders.
Understand and adhere to safety and security rules and regulations of the institution.
Other duties as assigned.