Program Director

PROGRESS FOUNDATION•San Rafael, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Directors of Clinical Services, the Program Director has full responsibility for all operations of this adult psychiatric transitional residential treatment program. The Program Director is the clinical and administrative leader and is responsible for ensuring compliance with all Progress Foundation policies and procedures and that services are provided in accordance with the agency’s contract with Marin County. Generally, Program Director duties include: Promoting the philosophy of social rehabilitation as it applies to residential treatment; liaison with the County’s mental health system of care; clinical and personnel supervision; supervising and monitoring client charts, medication documentation. Maintain computer requirements of Marin County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, and reporting of client data; responsibility for facility upkeep; compliance with licensing and certification regulations; scheduling of staff; and providing direct service to clients as is necessary and appropriate. Specific functions are outlined in the job description.

Requirements

AA in any field + 6 years experience in any mental health related field OR BA in any field + 4 years experience in any mental health related field OR MA in any field + 2 years experience in any mental health related field
Minimum of four (4) months of supervision of direct care staff.
MHRS Certification required.
Strong clinical, organizational, and leadership skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, clients and other providers both orally and in writing.
Basic word processing skills.
Demonstrate an acceptable level of maturity, good judgment and emotional stability.
Able to carry 20lb packages multiple times during each work shift.
Valid California driver's license.
Insurability under the agency's auto insurance policies.

Nice To Haves

Specific experience in residential treatment and/or knowledge of social rehabilitation is preferred.
License Eligible
Bilingual/bi-cultural, people of color, women, individuals with personal experience as consumers of mental health services and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Full responsibility for all operations of this adult psychiatric transitional residential treatment program.
Clinical and administrative leadership.
Ensuring compliance with all Progress Foundation policies and procedures.
Ensuring services are provided in accordance with the agency’s contract with Marin County.
Promoting the philosophy of social rehabilitation as it applies to residential treatment.
Liaison with the County’s mental health system of care.
Clinical and personnel supervision.
Supervising and monitoring client charts and medication documentation.
Maintain computer requirements of Marin County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, and reporting of client data.
Responsibility for facility upkeep.
Compliance with licensing and certification regulations.
Scheduling of staff.
Providing direct service to clients as is necessary and appropriate.