Mental Health Assistant Program Director

Job Code/Title:

0515 Mental Health Assistant Program Director

GENERAL PURPOSE

Assists Mental Health Program Director with behavior services program evaluation, behavior management interventions/training, psychotropic medication monitoring, restraint usage monitoring, and generally provide ongoing consultation with facility staff, outside consultants, and interacting with clients who require behavioral interventions.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Assists with training the orientation classes on behavioral management plans, restraint usage, and behavioral intervention techniques

• Coordinate on-going training that include behavior goal implementation with clients, appropriate restraint usage, and collaboration with appropriate staff to assist in development of specialized plans for the improvement of client’s behavior

• Review and monitor all written behavior management plans

• Monitor and track all client behavior occurrences

• Monitor and track all physical restraints used for behavioral interventions

• Assists with scheduling of all psychiatric appointments and coordinate all psychiatric reports to accompany clients to appointments

• Assist in the development and periodical review of behavioral policies and procedures with the Program Director and Administrator

• Assist with purchases for departmental supplies

• Assists with departmental budget and compile necessary reports

• Participate in administrative on-call rotation as assigned

CODE OF CONDUCT

Must adhere to the Company’s Code of Conduct and Business Ethics policy including documentation and reporting responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates in Psychology or related field

• Ability to work flexible work schedules including nights and weekends

• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS

• Knowledge and application of behavior management principles and practices

• Knowledge of psychotropic medication classes and principles

• Good organizational skills

• Quality speaking and written communication skills

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding patient and company proprietary information.

• Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with residents, families and other employees at all levels.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Mobility, reaching, bending, lifting (minimum of 10 pounds), fine hand coordination, ability to read and write, the ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and directions, ability to travel, and ability to remain calm under pressure.