What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager | Patterson position at Gandara Mental Health Center, Inc.?
Why Work for Gandara:
Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!
Benefits:
- Retirement Plan 403(b) Employer Match
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Paid vacations
- Paid holidays
- 8 discretionary days a year
- Mileage reimbursement
Additional Benefits:
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Culturally Diverse population
- Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
- Clinical Licensing Support
Job Title: DDS Program Director | Patterson
Work Location: Springfield Ma,
- Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply
- EOE M/F/D/V
- Union/Non-Union
Job Summary:
We're looking for a Program Manager for our Patterson Street Program in Springfield to provide leadership for the DDS Program, establishing open communication, support, and accountability among workers and consumers. The Program Manager is accountable to the DDS Program Director, who is responsible for providing supervision and training. The Program Manager is one who actively promotes the philosophy of the DDS Program, and maintains a high level of commitment to the program. This position is full time [exempt].
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To ensure that adequate services and flexible resources are non-intrusive, cost effective and provided by qualified, trained personnel to meet individual needs and preferences.
- To empower individuals and their families to speak out for themselves and others, initiate ideas, have choices and make decisions about needed supports.
- To provide entry to services through a single, local and familiar community setting.
- To operate according to approved management practices.
- Screen all referrals to the program.
- To be responsible to see that client records are kept accurate and up to date.
- To be available to implement job functions both in and out of the Center as well as to respond to crisis that may occur with a client at any time while in our care.
- To devise treatment plans (PSTP/ISP), review them quarterly, and supervise staff implementation of plans.
- To perform assessment on all referred/admitted consumers to programs.
- To supervises all operations/client care provided by the clinical staff of the program.
- To manage client’s clinical services; overall management of treatment planning process.
- To assure adherence to program treatment philosophy.
- To develop accountability systems for staff and clients.
- To develop strong, supportive relationships with consumers.
- To provide for crisis intervention.
- To provide for client and staff care and safety, and adheres to all safety measures.
- To adhere to program and agency policies and procedures.
- To oversee the supervision and training of all program staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must have a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field.
- Must have a minimum of three years of experience working with the mentally ill.
- Must have two years of supervisory experience.
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must meet Agency requirements for driving history records.
- Bilingual (English & Spanish), Bicultural, encouraged to apply.
- Must have availability of an automobile to transport clients or perform other supportive services as necessary.
The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training
