Program Manager

Uhs • Portsmouth, VA

306d

About The Position

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center offers intensive residential treatment services within a secure setting. Our programs are designed to meet the needs of youth ages 7-17 who are experiencing emotional, psychiatric and educational difficulties. In addition to our general psychiatric programs, we also offer specialty programs for youth with more serious challenges. Harbor Point and its programs are fully accredited by The Joint Commission and the Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Educational Facilities. We are licensed by The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Virginia Department of Education. We are a TRICARE®-approved and certified facility. Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center is seeking a Residential Director to join our team. The position does require therapist to work hours in the evening and on weekends.

Requirements

• Must possess demonstrated leadership ability, the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups and individuals, strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• Must possess knowledge of therapeutic relationships as it relates to children and adolescents, therapeutic processes, child/adolescent growth and development, limit setting and behavior management, crisis management of aggressive behaviors.
• Demonstrates knowledge of risk factors for violence and determining potential for violent acting out and ability to assess suicidal/homicidal ideations.
• On call requirements required.
• An individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job satisfactorily.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider (CSOTP) Certificate - Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance and support to the management of the milieu and unit/units assigned as well as leadership, administrative direction and supervision of staff.
• Ensures consistent use of the residential care process in providing quality care and acts as a resource to all direct care staff.
• Assists in training residential care staff.
• Implements programming and provides ongoing training and supervision to create and maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu.
• Maintains patient safety.
• Collaborates with other department personnel in establishing and complying with resident care standards, policies, procedures and protocols.
• Monitors utilization of resources to provide cost effective care.
• Provides primary channels of communication for physicians, therapists, caseworkers, CEO, DON, facility managers and administrators.
• Serves as a role model for residents to observe and learn socially effective values, attitudes and behaviors and demonstrates Service Excellence.

Benefits

• Handle with Care, CPR and First Aid certification

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree