What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Program Director position at Excellent Healthcare & PRP Services Inc.?
Job Summary
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The Associate Program Director is responsible for working closely with the program director in overseeing the development, implementation, and management of programs that support individuals with developmental disabilities. This role requires a strong leader who can effectively manage staff, maintain relationships with stakeholders, and ensure that all programs meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a background in social work or behavioral health and have a passion for enhancing the lives of those they serve.
Duties
- Responsible for day-to-day operation and organization of the program.
- Responsible for fulfilling the administrative requirements under COMAR 10.21.17.
- Responsible for maintaining sufficient staff for all locations, including recruiting, hiring, scheduling, and terminating.
- In collaboration with the medical director, responsible for ensuring staff compliance with credentialing and privileging.
- In collaboration, when appropriate, with the medical director, responsible for ensuring that all staff is appropriately trained and supervised.
- In consultation with the medical director and program staff, responsible for identifying staff training needs required to maintain program standards.
- Responsible for developing and implementing the budget.
- Responsible for keeping the governing body informed of, at minimum the program’s approval status and performance.
- Supervision of clinicians. Will assign caseloads. Will meet on a weekly basis with clinicians and as needed to supervise; assessment of patients; formulation and implementation of goal plans; day to day case management function; timely completion of required forms and paperwork.
- Scheduling. Will oversee the scheduling of clients to see program psychiatrist on a regular basis and as needed. Will schedule presentation of perspective patients and staffing of patients on a rotating basis. Will oversee daily program regarding organization and adherence to schedule. Will conduct groups as needed. Will provide general supervision.
- Will provide patient coverage in the absence of clinician, as able.
- Will facilitate in-service training for staff.
- Available for crisis consultation and management.
- Available to coordinate with outside practitioners.
- Will perform other duties as assigned.
Other responsibilities
There are a number of standard duties and responsibilities that all employees, irrespective of their role and level of seniority with the EHPS, are expected to be familiar with and adhere to :
Job Requirement
Education : Minimum of a master’s degree in social work, psychology, and mental health counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Special Requirement : When carrying a caseload, in addition to a master’s degree, candidates must have a valid license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Professional Counselor [LCSW-C or LCPC].
Experience : At least three years of professional managerial experience working in mental health counseling, psychotherapy, and related social services in a public or certified private welfare or health agency in the same capacity.
Benefits
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : Up to $50.00 per hour
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Work Location : In person
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