Licensed Program Director- Pasadena Kids
About The Position
The Licensed Program Director oversees clinical documentation, utilization reviews, program scheduling, treatment teams, staff meetings, and the implementation of treatment plans. The director communicates with senior management, participants, and families, and works closely with the Directors of Clinical Services and Clinical Compliance on compliance matters, appeals, and peer reviews. The role also supports staff development, performance evaluation, morale, hiring, budget adherence, and crisis response. The Program Director is expected to maintain client confidentiality, model a positive and professional attitude, and complete duties accurately and on time. The position offers salary, bonus, and benefits.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited or state-approved graduate school in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work.
- Licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), clinical psychologist, or social worker.
- Two years of experience in a treatment or hospital setting.
- Demonstrated leadership ability and knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Audit the EMR and clinical documentation, communicating with the Director of Clinical Services and Director of Clinical Compliance.
- Communicate effectively with upper management, program participants, and families.
- Adhere to documentation standards, timelines, and expectations.
- Assist the Director of Clinical Compliance with DMHC appeals.
- Conduct and manage on-site utilization reviews and monitor census development.
- Deliver and maintain a program schedule in compliance with ROWI standards.
- Work with the Director of Clinical Compliance on peer reviews.
- Oversee interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and weekly staff meetings.
- Oversee completion and review of the Parent Satisfaction Survey upon discharge.
- Supervise therapists to ensure treatment plans are implemented and updated.
- Monitor and assess staff morale and build team spirit and continuity.
- Participate in interviews with the Director of Clinical Services to assess prospective staff members’ appropriateness and qualifications.
- Manage crisis or emergency situations as needed and be available by telephone evenings and weekends.
- Complete performance reviews of program staff, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and goals for the coming year.
- Serve as a positive, caring, and professional role model to treatment staff, clients, employees, and guests.
- Maintain the confidential nature of clients and related activities.
- Comply with the dress code.
- Complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
- Adhere to program budgets.
- Actively work on program schedule development.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the management team.
Benefits
- Bonus
- Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
