Program Director - NAVIGATE Program

Come grow with us! South county Mental Health Center, Inc. is a private, non-profit Joint Commission Accredited Behavioral Healthcare provider located in south East Palm Beach county, Florida. Situated in the nationally designed city of Delray Beach, The Center provides a broad spectrum of inpatient and outpatient care to clients and their families in surrounding communities.

***This is an ONSITE only position located in our Delray, FL location. Relocation not available as this time***

South County Mental Health Center is lookin for Program Director

As the Program Director for the Navigate program you will oversee and manage all aspects of the program aimed at providing early intervention and support for individuals experiencing their first episode of psychosis.

DUTIES & RSPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the daily operations of the NAVIGATE program, ensuring alignment with best practices for early psychosis intervention
• Monitor treatment plans to ensure proper assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for individuals with a first episode of psychosis
• Supervise a multidisciplinary team, including clinicians, case managers, research assistant, and peer support specialists
• Lead weekly team meetings to discuss client progress and challenges
• Provide ongoing professional development and training to staff on best practices and research in psychosis treatment
• Review and follow up on referrals for timely, appropriate grogram placement
• Screen potential participants for eligibility based on established criteria
• Conduct comprehensive intake assessments
• Coordinate with teams to ensure smooth participant transitions and alignment with treatment goals
• Provide crisis intervention, as needed
• Develop and lead community outreach efforts to raise awareness of early psychosis symptoms, and the program's services
• Build and maintain relationships with local mental health organizations, schools, hospitals, and other service Providers to promote the program and increase referrals sources
• Collaborate with community partners, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to ensure comprehensive care for clients, including referrals and linkages to external services as needed
• Ensure that all research activities are conducted in accordance with ethical guidelines, institutional review board (IRB) protocols, and regulatory standards
• Provide oversight for research staff, ensuring that the study adheres to timelines, protocols, and ethical standards
• Collaborate with research teams, and external partners to gather and analyze data to advance understanding of psychosis treatment and outcomes
• Coordinate with funding agencies, ensuring compliance with grant requirements and meeting research milestones
• Ensure that documentation for all admissions, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharges meet clinical, regulatory, and programmatic standards
• Generate monthly census reports to track participant numbers, progress, and outcomes
• Prepare quarterly reports to track program outcomes, analyze trends, assess the program's effectiveness, and highlight areas for improvement
• Report on program progress to leadership, managing entity, and other stakeholders
• Any other duties as assigned
  
  

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Business/Supervisory (Management principles, regulations, laws, funding, budgeting, etc.)

• Familiar with the Baker's and MarchmanAct
• Demonstrate the ability to interpret and abide by confidentiality laws, abuse reporting guidelines
• Knowledge of client rights requirements and ability abide by a cod of ethics and practice standards
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with program evaluation, data an analysis, and reporting
  
  

Medical/Mental Health (Counseling, case management, client care, psychiatric, nursing, etc.)

• Knowledge of evidence-based practices in the treatment of psychosis and early intervention
• Intermediate to advanced counseling skills
  
  

Written & Verbal Communication (Forms completed, letters composed, policies developed; exchange of information counseling, etc.)

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment environment
  
  

Function, Specialized, & Technical (Office skills, PC, typing, programming, bookkeeping, accounting, claims processing, maintenance, etc.)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Application (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to create and manage documents, spreadsheets, presentations and communications
• Experience with clinicalsoftware for patient records
• Ability to train new staff, supervise and manage clinical treatment team
  
  

Analytical & Problem Solving (Research, analysis, calculations, decision or recommendations made)

• Knowledge of evidence-Base practices in the treatment of psychosis and early intervention
• Knowledge of community resources
• Posses skills in assessment and treatment planning
• Ability to use non-violent crisis intervention techniques to safely de-escalate situations as needed
  
  

Licenses & Certifications (which are directly job related and required for all in the position)

• Valid Driver's license and must be insurable
• Active licensure as a mental health professional (e.g., LCSW, LMHC, PhD) or equivalent in the state of Florida is preferred
  
  

Working Conditions

• OSHA Class III
  
  

Education & Experience

Minimum Education & Experience

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field fro an accredited college, university, or college
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mental health service, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role, preferably in a clinical or community mental health setting
  
  

Preferred Education & Experience

• Licensed Practitioner
• A Doctoral degree in a related field is a plus
• Experience with first episode psychosis programs or early intervention services strongly preferred
  
  

BENEFITS

SCMHC offers a competitive salary and benefits package for Full Time employees, including:

• Individual Center Sponsored Health Insurance and Pro-rated Dependent Health Insurance
• Discounted Dental, Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability coverage
• Paid Long-Term Disability
• 2 Week Paid vacation(increases with seniority)
• Paid 6 Paid sick days per year (increase with seniority)
• 10 Dats paid Holiday Leave
• 101K with 3/% employer match
• Birthday bonus
• 1 personal day
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
  

Apply now.

Because of the work we do in the community, a full background check is required for all staff.

We are a drug free employer.

South County Mental Health Center, Inc is an EOE.

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