What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Program Director position at POSTGRADUATE CENTER FOR MENTAL HEAL?
Job Details
Description
JOB SCOPE:
The Assistant Program Director is responsible for assisting the Program Director in all aspects
of residential operations to ensure compliance with all regulatory agency requirements, as well as
PCMH policies and procedures. Major areas of responsibility include ensuring quality case
management and care for all residents, maintaining comprehensive case records, providing
leadership and supervision of direct care staff, and responding to crises.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Ensures that residents follow appropriate psychiatric and medical plans; approves individual
service plans as needed.
• Maintains case records in accordance with regulatory requirements; reviews individual case
records and signs off as needed; approves admission and discharge summaries.
• Provides assistance to residents around all service delivery activities, as needed.
• Provides ongoing supervision to Residential Counselors and Front Desk Counselors, as
needed.
• Maintains a small resident caseload, as needed.
• Conducts and participate in case conferences.
• Assists in scheduling and planning recreational and social activities.
• Reports all untoward incidents, and completes follow-up on incidents.
• Prepare written correspondence and notifications on resident related issues.
• Conducts internal audits of clinical case records and all other program documentation to ensure
compliance with city, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintains productive working relationships with provider groups and referral sources.
• Adheres, and facilitates adherence of all staff, to personnel and residential policies and
procedures as outlined in the PCMH Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual and the Residential
Policies & Procedures Manual.
• Assists in the collection and submission of rental payments and receipts.
• Enforces terms and conditions outlined for residents in all Lease and Lease Riders.
• Where applicable, helps to ensure compliance with LIHTC regulatory requirements, including
working with residents to obtain required documentation.
• Performs other duties, consistent with the goals and objectives of the program, as assigned by
the Program Director, Regional Director, or Director of Residential Services.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Master’s Degree in a Mental Health discipline or related field is preferred. Minimum of a
Bachelor’s Degree in a Mental Health discipline or related field with 3 years related experience.
• Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and publishing
software.
Salary : $32 - $35
