Program Director - Keep It Real/Bridge Academy

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Program Director will develop, implement, and supervise Wellness and Recovery Academy (Day Rehabilitation) and the Keep It Real, Dual Recovery Harm Reduction Services, and Outreach and Aftercare programs. The purpose of The Academy, Keep It Real, and Outreach and Aftercare are to engage adults with serious mental illness and substance use disorders in Harm Reduction conversations, counseling, and psychotherapy.

WHO WE ARE

Are you looking to make a difference? Our mission at Interim is to provide services and affordable housing to support members of our community with mental illness by building productive and satisfying lives in a world where people with mental illness can live, work, learn and participate fully in the community. Join our team and instill hope in the community.

WHAT WE OFFER

An exceptional benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision/403(b) retirement plan and Life Insurance. Offers competitive vacation and sick time.

HOW TO APPLY

To learn more about Interim and apply for this position, please visit our website at http://www.interiminc.org/employment/.

COMPENSATION

$87,235 - $141,440 annually. Exempt; not eligible for overtime. Compensation is based on education and experience.

REPORTS TO

Division Director of Program Services.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Master's degree with two years of mental health experienceandCalifornia Board of Behavioral sciences registered associate or CA BBS licensed as LPCC, LMFT, or LCSW. Must have two years of supervisory and substance use disorder treatment experience. Must be able to demonstrate cultural competency skills. Experience with providing psychotherapeutic groups. Must possess excellent group facilitation and organizational skills, good written and oral English communication skills, and word processing skills. Ability to learn and apply principles of social rehabilitation and recovery philosophy. Ability to relate effectively with clients and work collaboratively with other staff, professionals, and members of the community.

Preferred: Knowledge of substance use recovery models, community resources and Medi-Cal documentation. Knowledge and experience with Harm Reduction and Motivational Interviewing.

Valid California driver's license; auto in safe operating condition; auto liability insurance; good driving record; criminal record clearance; proof of authorization to work in the United States as required by the Immigration and Reform Act of 1986. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supervise, manage, and develop the programs and staff, ensuring referrals are received to meet occupancy goals and programs' outcomes.
2. Manage program admissions and referrals: Assess, interview, and admit clients referred from Monterey County Behavioral Heath Bureau and Interim Inc., communicate and respond within 72 hours on referral status.
3. Collect outcome and statistical information; achieve the goals of the program as identified in the contracts and by supervisor.
4. Provide supervision, evaluation, and corrective action of program staff using strengths-based approach.
5. Provide regular individual and group staff training and individualized staff development plans.
6. Facilitate and plan staff meetings, regular staff supervision sessions, and other programmatic/agency meetings.
7. Serve as a role model for positive employee relations, professional functioning, and for adherence to the principles of social rehabilitation and recovery
8. Develop and maintain good working relationships with MCBHB, other Interim programs and other related
9. Facilitate group and individual counseling sessions that enhance Harm Reduction and recovery skills for
10. Provide Harm Reduction focused outreach, engagement, and aftercare services to enrolled
11. Provide client-centered counseling and crisis
12. Develop, organize, and execute creative and fun activities to reach clients needing services.
13. Develop program procedures that support evidence-based practices and that are congruent with consumer's cultural belief systems and
14. Create and maintain system for client, staff, and agency feedback into services.
15. Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, MCBHB, and other regulations.
16. Set-up and provide oversight of client EMR charts and consumer records for individuals enrolled in all programs, ensuring compliance with all documentation requirements (including Medi-Cal). Assist in training staff on all documentation and HIPAA
17. Develop client treatment plans, served individually and in a group setting.
18. Provide oversight of client discharge processes.
19. Develop materials and forms that are disseminated both in English and
20. Manage, monitor and adhere to program budget; accountable for all expenditures within the
21. Oversee physical plant maintenance, food supply, facility safety, program staffing, and staff schedules.
22. Provide transportation for clients if needed.
23. Ensure that the program adheres to all standards and requirements set forth by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). This includes preparing for and participating in CARF accreditation reviews, addressing any areas of improvement identified, and ensuring that all program practices align with CARF's standards.
24. Other duties as

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to: operate a motor vehicle; climb stairs; possess good communication skills; meet the requirements of the classification and have mobility, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed. Capable of the following extended activities: standing, sitting, climbing stairs. Capable of the following intermittent activities: lifting 25 pounds or more and bending in the performance of infrequently performed office duties.

This job description is intended to have an accurate reflection of the qualifications and job duties; current management reserves the right to revise the job at any given time when circumstances change. This job description replaces all previous description for this position.

Interim, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Interim Inc. is guided by the precept that in no aspect of its programs, services or employment practices shall discrimination be permitted because of race, color, national origin, gender, age, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, citizen status, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristic protected by state or federal law. To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, reasonable accommodations are made for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability, unless hardship, direct threat to health or safety, or other job-related consideration exists. Individuals who feel that they have been unlawfully discriminated against because of membership in one of the protected classes should contact the following: Director of Human Resources, Interim, Inc., PO Box 3222, Monterey, CA 93942. (831) 649-4522.