School Based Supervisor

OKLAHOMA MENTAL HEALTH COUNCIL•Elk City, OK

About The Position

Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of complex program elements (four or more staff members) including supervision of staff, program development, and program administration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field of study
Experience working with community resources
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience working with low income and minority clients with understanding of cultural diversity
Must complete all in-service training requirements as well as special certification, or external training
Commitment to the mission of Red Rock BHS

Nice To Haves

One year of supervisory experience preferred
One year of direct experience in Behavioral Health preferred
Appropriate licensure/certification with three or more years directly related experience in mental health environment preferred

Responsibilities

Communicates and coordinates with public schools
Oversees any school specific contracts
Provides quality service to clients with timely and accurate processing of paperwork
Monitors ongoing program development by assessing clients’ needs and referral sources
Evaluates program effectiveness, reviewing statistical data, caseloads, and staff performance
Assists with training staff in MyAvatar (Electronic Medical Records) use
Assists in the development and implementation of programmatic goals and objectives
Networks with available resources for the development of new collaborative ventures
Supervises staff making recommendations concerning pay increases, disciplinary actions, performance reviews, hiring and firing; defines workloads with attention given to setting priorities and monitoring progress
Completes and assures completion by staff of all necessary paperwork, progress notes, special reports, and statistical data; meets quality management requirements
Maintains safe environment for clients and co-workers by constant follow-up and communication with all agencies involved with treatment or service to client
Attends school meetings or Team meetings, as required
Maintains a positive working relationship with the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS)
Assures compliance with contractual agencies or legal requirements of program
Attends staff meetings, workshops, and seminars to learn agency policy, rules, regulations, and procedures; participates in on-going in-service training as well as pertinent external training
Maintains core competencies in relation to working with co-occurring disorders through continuing education and implementing skills into all aspects of treatment
Acts as role model in interpersonal relationships with staff and clients
Supports and assists with the facilitation of Care Plans for consumers within the Red Rock Health Team
Performs other duties as assigned