Program Director, Community Treatment

Sheppard Pratt Careers • Baltimore, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Chesapeake Connections helps people achieve success in their community through the right combination of mental health services and support programs. Our team-based approach to care provides creative solutions for client’s needs, providing the best chance at success in their treatment or recovery. Responsible for the overall operations and management of the Programs that are assigned to them. Maintains compliance with government regulatory bodies and other related accreditation organizations.

Requirements

• Work requires general and specific knowledge of behavioral health, recovery and rehabilitation generally obtained by five years of experience working with adults with mental illness and a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, rehabilitation or related mental health field.
• Must be a licensed mental health professional at time of hire or possess CPRP (certified psychiatric rehabilitation professional) within 6 months from date of hire and continuously throughout tenure in position.
• Work requires two years of supervisory experience.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to develop positive relationships with community organizations.
• Ability and desire to work with and advocate for a disabled population.
• Ability to monitor, revise, and understand the program budgetary process.
• Skills and experience in fundamental MIS design and basic computer skills including a knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Must possess a current MD State issued Driver’s License and have a current driving record with 3 or fewer points on it.

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree is preferred.
• Licensed mental health professional is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide an organizational structure that is satisfying and helpful to the clients who are served.
• Ensure program compliance with all regulatory and accrediting bodies.
• Provide, implement, and maintain a system for continuous quality improvement.
• Ensure that the programs mission and its services are carried out effectively and efficiently.
• Supervise, train, hire, discipline, and manage program coordinators and their roles to provide specific services
• Keep Programs within budgeted expenditures and develop programming and structure that ensures that budgeted revenues are obtained.
• Attend and participate in Core Service Agency meetings, Behavioral Health Administration meetings, and other community and service organizations to keep informed and provide feedback.
• Provides leadership in supervising, and monitoring the behavior of clients.
• Assures expectations and house rules are clearly defined and adhered to.
• Maintains professional education and competence through participation in ongoing meetings, workshops, and seminars.
• Keeps abreast of current trends and developments in the field.
• Identifies training needs for staff.
• Plans, organizes, and or conducts trainings on pertinent clinical topics.

Benefits

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous mileage reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

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