Program Director/Administrator: Residential Mental Health

The Mindful Lemon is looking for passionate, experienced administrator and Program Director to head up our brand new 6 bed residential treatment center in Castaic, California!

As a leading mental health organization in the Santa Clarita Valley serving over 1,500 clients a week, our brand new Residential endeavor sets out to provide additional levels of care with the same emphasis on clinical excellence, mindfulness and whole person care as our outpatient operations!

We are seeking an individual who abides by and enhances our culture of connectivity, who is impeccably detail oriented to uphold our meticulous standards, someone motivated to build and grow with the company, who aligns with our core values of going the extra mile to be helpful, leading by example, and taking initiative.

Join our team and help us on on mission to create a more mindful world!!

JOB SUMMARY:

The Program Director will report to the CEO and Clinical Director and oversee the 6 bed Social Rehabilitation Residential Program in Castaic, CA. They will oversee the day to day operations in the home, supports direct care staff in their role and provides clinical support in the home. This position ensures compliance with Title 17 and Title 22 regulations while providing leadership and oversight to staff, residents, and program operations.

DUTIES:

• Responsible for successfully managing the daily operations of the home
• Preparation of the facility’s budget and management of expenditures according to the facility’s budget limitations.
• Assessment of the facility operations and programs; and reporting to the licensee and making recommendations to address identified problems.
• Recruitment, appointment, training, scheduling and evaluation and termination of staff.
• Review of complaints made by residents or their authorized representatives and the action taken to handle the complaints
• Oversees the completion of state required paperwork along with the orientation of potential residents, family members or representatives.
• Organizes, plans and implements 7-day training schedule for Direct Care staff covering: individual consumer’s IPP, explanation of diagnoses and medical histories review
• Communicate effectively through the chain of command to the licensee concerning the operation of the facility
• Oversee the daily clinical needs of all clients in the facility
• Oversee and carry out the overall treatment program and management of the facility (as authorized by the licensee) and under the direction of the Clinical Director
• Remain on premises of home the assigned number of hours necessary to manage and administer the treatment program of the facility in compliance with California Code of Regulations.
• Educate and train the Direct Care Staff on all issues related to client treatment including changes in the treatment plan, concerns or additional monitoring or tracking they deem necessary for clinical purposes.
• Provide and document a specific plan of supervision and ensure that at least 20 hours of in-service training for all BHTs per year are completed
• Ensure that the staff provides support to the clients in the planning, preparing and serving of meals and cleaning of the facility
• Make arrangements for clients to attend available community programs as needed and appropriate taking into account any accommodations for disabilities
• Support Clinical Director in client-related issues and case management including treatment team meetings, as well as, notifications and coordination for attendance for clients and their representatives to participate in their assessment and treatment plans.
• Complete weekly clinical reviews and audits of all progress notes, and monthly summaries for each client
• Follow and enforce the Mindful Lemon Policy which covers general duties, controlled medications, storage, and documentation, medication policy for new admits, and disposal of medications
• Provide supportive services, as needed, including completion of new admit packets and client orientation
• Provide therapeutic rapport to clients
• Review client documentation for compliance
• Prepare assessments with client participation
• Coordination of medical and psychiatric care of all clients
• Other duties as assigned

BENEFITS:

401k with match, Employee Sponsored Health Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, PTO, Performance Increases, Mileage Reimbursement

REQUIREMENTS:

Two (2) years of full-time work experience in a 6 bed residential program that serves clients who have a mental illness. Such experience must be in the direct provision of services to clients, of which one (1) year must be in the position of supervising direct care staff, or

A Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or a related field - OR - as an alternative to the Bachelor Degree and experience required, a total of four (4) years of experience in a community program providing direct services to persons with mental disabilities, of which one (1) year must be in the position of supervising direct care staff, and graduation from high school or possession of a GED may be substituted.

• Must be available Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week
• Ability to be on-call 24/7
• Valid First Aid Certification
• A valid California driver license in good standing and proof of insurance to operate a vehicle
• Ability to pass criminal/background clearance, Pre-Employment physical and have a clean TB skin test or Chest X-Ray (if previous skin reaction), and negative five-panel drug screen test
• Possession of current Residential Administrator Certificate from Community Care Licensing Preferred

COMPENSATION:

Starting at $72,500 with opportunities to grow based on performance

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $72,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work Location: In person

Salary : $72,500