What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Neurorehabilitation position at Affinity Healthcare?
The Neurobehavioral Program Director is responsible for creating, implementing and managing programs that cater to the unique residents’ needs at Affinity Healthcare, LLC. Our resident population includes comorbidities associated with neurological disorders and behavioral health disorders.
The role includes directing the day to day operations of the program and the implementation of programmatic and administrative policies and procedures in accordance with all applicable regulatory agencies and state and federal requirements. Assumes 24 hour on call responsibility for notification of and resource for all administrative and clinical issues.
Managing a team of paraprofessional engagement specialists/mental health
Create comprehensive treatment plans in collaboration with the clinical team members
Monitoring the quality of care provided by the behavioral health team
Implementing training programs for staff to improve their therapeutic skills and knowledge
The Director is integrally involved with the admission and discharge processes of residents including development of plans of care and communicating with referral sources, families, funders, and prospective discharge sites.
Assessing the effectiveness of treatment plans and making necessary adjustments
Conducting regular staff meetings to discuss patients’ progress, facility needs, and department goals
Managing the department budget and seeking funding opportunities when necessary
Maintaining accurate records of patients’ treatment progress
