Program Director-Avenues

PROGRESS FOUNDATION • San Francisco, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Services, the Program Director has full responsibility for all operations of the 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 the City and County of San Francisco. Generally, Program Director duties include: Promoting the philosophy of social rehabilitation as it applies to residential treatment; liaison with the City’s mental health system of care; clinical and personnel supervision; supervising and monitoring client charts, medication documentation. Maintain computer requirements of the City and County of San Francisco Community Behavior Health 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
• BA in any field + 4 years experience in any mental health related field
• MA in any field + 2 years experience in any mental health related field
• At least 3 years in a mental health program, including supervisory experience preferred
• MHRS Certification, plus 6yrs experience may be substituted for degree requirements
• Must demonstrate strong clinical, organizational, and leadership skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, clients and other providers both orally and in writing
• Basic word processing skills
• Must demonstrate an acceptable level of maturity, good judgment and emotional stability
• Must be able to negotiate several flights of stairs and lift and carry 20lb packages multiple times during each work shift
• Upon receipt of a job offer and before commencement of employment, must submit to a fingerprint check and health screening exam in order to obtain clearance from the State Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a mental health related field preferred
• Specific experience in residential treatment and/or knowledge of social rehabilitation is preferred
• Valid California driver's license and insurability under the agency's auto insurance policies are preferred

Responsibilities

• Promoting the philosophy of social rehabilitation as it applies to residential treatment
• Liaison with the City’s mental health system of care
• Clinical and personnel supervision
• Supervising and monitoring client charts, medication documentation
• Maintain computer requirements of the City and County of San Francisco Community Behavior Health 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree