Program Director - Behavioral Health Support

JOB TITLE: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUPPORT PROGRAM DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT: ARTS, SCIENCES AND BUSINESS

SALARY RANGE: BASED ON EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE FLSA: EXEMPT

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Department Chair for Behavioral Sciences

SCHEDULE DETAILS: Full-time/11 month position/PSRS

Position Summary

The Program Director will be responsible for overseeing the daily operation, accreditation, and regulation requirements of the program. This position will also be responsible for the instruction and management of assigned classes and will maintain professionalism within their specialized field, including currency and required certifications. Other major responsibilities include participating in department and college-wide committees and assignments. The Program Director is responsible for 15 instructional contact hours in a normal workweek and instruction of a minimum of 6 credit hours per fall and spring semester. This position is allowed to teach one class for overload per semester. Two classes for overload is rare and require the approval of the Dean and Provost.



Essential Job Duties

• Provide management and supervision of the program.
• Provide direction and leadership to establish goals for the program that comply with the mission and vision of the College, department, and health care profession.
• Provide leadership and facilitate continuous improvement of instruction for the department through collaboration and promotion of innovative teaching techniques.
• Provide direction and oversight to ensure compliance with program accreditation and regulation requirements.
• Schedule students for practicum rotations.
• Regularly communicate with facility preceptors.
• Observe and evaluate student performance in actual practicum situations.
• Maintain records of student progress and achievement of practicum skills.
• Assist with the recruiting, screening, interviewing and hiring of all program specific full-time, part-time and adjunct faculty.
• Provide input to the Chair in the preparation of program budget and manage department budget in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Provide updates to the Chair on course evaluations, and provide recommendations for new program courses, curriculum changes, and textbook selection.
• Develop the course schedule, assignment of instructors, and clinical/practicum program schedule.
• Serve as departmental advocate by promoting program offerings and facilitating student recruitment.
• Work with Navigators to advise pre-BHS students and applicants on admission, course, and program requirements.
• Provide quality instruction which is reflective of current discipline standards and is accurate, relevant, and engaging using college–approved curriculum and resources.
• Develop a course syllabus for each class taught, using the approved course abstract and syllabus template.
• Incorporate pedagogical strategies such as active learning, authentic and problem-based activities, and other successful teaching strategies into classroom instruction.
• Foster a positive classroom learning environment by presenting information in a way that is inclusive to all learners, including the assurance of section 508 accessibility.
• Present course content in an unbiased and civil manner, while demonstrating respect, helpfulness, and responsiveness toward students. This includes holding a minimum of five office hours per week in a way that is convenient to students in both format and modality.
• Participate in required number of hours of professional development each year, 10 of which must focus on fostering teaching improvement.
• Demonstrate reflective practice, including assessment of student learning. This includes ongoing formative assessments, as well as official departmental assessment.
• Actively participate in department and division meetings, events, and initiatives
• Mentor adjunct instructors in their academic department or program area, as needed.
• Assist in textbook and course material selection.
• Participate in curriculum development and work with advisory committees, as needed.
• Provide accurate and appropriate academic advising.
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with college policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including participating in commencement, attending college functions, serving on committees, and attending community events.
  
  

Non-Essential Job Duties

• Participate in professional organizations as appropriate.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Master’s degree in mental health, health care, counseling, psychology, leadership, nursing, public health administration, health services, or other related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• Three years of experience working in a mental health profession, clinical practice, health care, health care education, public health, nursing, administration, or other related field.
• Demonstrate current knowledge of course content and effectiveness in teaching assigned subjects.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite).
  
  

Preferred Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Experience in a leadership role in a professional organization.
• Five or more years of experience in the field of social service within the past ten years.
• Experience with Colleague.
• Experience with a Learning Management system.
• Experience working within a collegiate setting.
  
  

Working At Ozarks Technical Community College Provides Great Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage for employees through the CoxHealth network at no cost to employees.
• Dental, LTD and group life insurance coverage for employees at no cost to employees.
• Access to the on-site OTC Health and Wellness Clinic at no cost for employees and their dependents.
• Use of the OTC fitness center at no cost to employees.
• Twelve (12) tuition free college credit hours per fall and/or spring semester and six (6) college credit hours per summer term for employees and/or their dependents.
• College matches the employee PSRS/PEERS retirement at 14.5% or 6.86%
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: (The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.)

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions. Requires extended periods of time viewing computer monitor or standing; may require adjustment of schedule to include some evening and/or weekends; may encounter occasional exposure to inclement weather during travel.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.

• OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE INSTITUTION DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS “AT-WILL.” THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.