DIRECTOR OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES, BOP

Apis Services Inc•Caernarvon Township, PA

8h•$0 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for developing, reviewing, directing, and evaluating the clinical treatment program and the routine daily programmatic activities. The Director of Psychological Services will oversee facility operational policies and procedures, plan and direct programmatic activities, and assist the Facility Director in developing and implementing goals. This role involves supervising, hiring, and evaluating staff, coordinating clinical services with other departments, preparing reports, and liaising with outside referral agencies and regulatory officials. The Director will also assess service resource utilization, ensure programming meets client needs, support the Abraxas philosophy and mission, and demonstrate appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques.

Requirements

Master's degree in behavioral or social science field and three years progressively responsible experience in residential and non-residential facility of which one year experience must be in a supervisory or managerial level; OR Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social science field and five years progressively responsible experience in residential and non-residential facility of which three years must be in a supervisory or managerial level.
At least twenty-one (21) years of age
Ability to pass the Bureau of Prisons background check with a review that goes back 7 years.
Must have a valid Driver's License
Valid registered vehicle insurance.
Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not limited to drug related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.
Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks, including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
Non-communicable diseases physical exam.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience is also preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops and oversees facility operational policies and procedures in accordance with appropriate standards, rule, and regulations, to ensure regulatory compliance.
Plans, organizes, and directs the programmatic activities and operations for the facility.
Assists the Facility Director in developing and implementing goals for the facility.
Supervises, assists with hiring, and evaluates staff performance; develops measurable objectives for necessary improvements and implements appropriate corrective action to staff adhering to human resources policies and utilizing Human Resources when necessary.
Coordinates interfacing of clinical services with educational, medical, community services, family services, and the training department.
Prepares appropriate reports and correspondence of all treatment services in a timely manner to ensure regulatory compliance and in accordance with applicable standards of care.
Confers with appropriate outside referral agencies decision makers such as judges, probation officers, police, social service agencies, and community groups to assist with interpreting the facility goals and objectives and developing cooperative working relationships.
Acts as a liaison with the management team and regulatory officials in the absence of the Facility Director.
Assesses and monitors service resource utilization and assists with performance improvement process.
Ensures that programming and services are appropriate to meet the needs of the clients of the facility.
Supports the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care.
Demonstrates appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills.