Program Director Mental Health

Job Details

Level

Management

Job Location

Corporate Headquarters - Kingston, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Graduate Degree

Salary Range

$75,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary/year

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

When you work for Gateway Hudson Valley, you make a difference in people’s lives.

Our Vision: To be a leader in supporting individuals as they strive to achieve a hopeful, satisfying, active, and contributing life.

We offer Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement, Tuition Assistance, Holidays, and generous PTO!

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is an essential member ofthe PROS (Personalized Recovery Oriented Services) program and agency management team, responsible for the operation and oversight of OMH licensed psychiatric rehabilitation program, in membership of internal and external committees and provision of consultation across departments. The PROS program provides individuals with severe and persistent mental health conditions a full range of comprehensive, recovery-oriented services, with the purpose of assisting them in overcoming barriers caused by their mental health condition, developmental disability or substance use disorder.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Operations

• Provide complete oversight of the PROS program including but not limited to, collaboration with central intake department, initial and ongoing assessments, and daily operations.

• Function as a leader and provide expertise and innovation for areas of need for enhanced service provision in PROS program and throughout agency.

• Collect, interpret and utilize data driven outcomes to improve functioning and revenue of program and agency.

• Provide continued education on changes to managed care

• Provide an array of group psychosocial rehabilitation services designed to support individuals in restoring interpersonal, self-management and basic living skills; prevent relapse; manage symptoms related to behavioral health conditions; monitor/address physical health conditions; strengthen wellness and self-care practices and achieving person-centered goals.

• Coordinate/implement initial and ongoing psychiatric, psychosocial, health, substance abuse and psychiatric rehabilitation assessments.

• Conduct oversight and ensure compliance in accordance to OMH and Medicaid regulations and standards

• Conduct periodic reviews and updates of policies and procedures to comply with OMH and Medicaid regulations

• Plan, develop and implement evidence-based curriculum for groups

• Coordinate services among PROS components.

• Maintain on going communication with program psychiatrist and community providers regarding clinical treatment issues of individuals served in PROS and community-based clinics.

• Communicate with referral sources, individuals and families concerning referrals, assessments and coordination of treatment planning to ensure continuity of care.

• Oversee the discharge planning process. Identify the resources and supports needed for transition to another program and make necessary referrals, linkages for treatment, rehabilitation and support services.

• Participate in local advisory boards representing Gateway Hudson Valley in addition to obtaining and sustaining relationships with community providers

  Staff Development

• Evaluate program outcomes and productivity of staff

• Hire, train, supervise and evaluate PROS Licensed staff

• Hire, train and provide clinical supervision to professional staff

• Plan, develop and implement trainings for staff development.

• Develop, facilitate and supervise the provision of intensive Rehabilitation services

• Oversee and mentor interns in PROS.

  Service Provision/Direct Care

• Collaborate with individual and collaterals in developing, reviewing and modifying an Individualized Recovery Plan that identifies the medically necessary services that will support the individual’s goals and identified path to recovery.

• Maintain case records on each individual on case load in accordance with recognized and acceptable principles of recordkeeping.

• Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely manner and complies with OMH/Medicaid regulations and agency policies and procedures

• Develop and facilitate Intensive Rehabilitation groups.

• Provide crisis intervention services de-escalation of situations of acute distress which require immediate attention and to address immediate risks such as relapse, hospitalization, loss of housing or involvement with the criminal justice system.

• Provide engagement services with the purpose of fostering an individual’s commitment to enter into therapeutic relationships and participate in program services supportive of the individual’s recovery.

• Provide family psychoeducation with the purpose of assisting and enhancing the capacity of a collateral to facilitate individual’s recovery.

• Provide targeted, interventions necessary to address immediate risks such as relapse, hospitalization, loss of housing or involvement with the criminal justice system.

• Facilitate psych rehabilitation groups and services designed to develop or improve individual’s personal coping skills, prevent relapse and promote recovery. Such services may include coping skills training, disability education, dual disorder education, medication education, problem solving skills training and relapse prevention planning.

• Monitor the ongoing effects of individual’s course of care including the monitoring of individual’s symptoms of mental illness, as identified in his/her Individualized Recovery Plan. Consul with identified collaterals and communicate with psychiatrist and/or nurse.

  Health, Safety, & Compliance

• Maintain a work environment in a clean, organized, and safe manner. Conduct daily inspections of work areas to look for unsafe conditions

• Use all required safety devices and personal protective equipment. Train staff on all safe operating procedures and on the use of personal protective equipment

• Provide leadership and positive direction necessary for maintaining a safe work environment as well as hold all subordinates accountable in providing direction necessary for maintaining a safe work environment

• Actively participate in and support employee participation in health and safety practices and accident prevention

• Ensure all accidents are reported to supervisor and Human Resources, thoroughly investigated, and properly documented. Investigate near-miss incidents to determine root cause to promote accident prevention.

• Be familiar with the Health & Safety Program and abide by all safety and health rules, work practices, and regulations.

• Agency Standards

• Demonstrate positive work attitudes and habits. Act as a role model for success for individuals

• Maintain a clean and neat appearance consistent with agency standards and act as a role model

• Attend all required meetings and trainings

• Participate in training programs for professional growth as scheduled and approved

• Responsible for understanding and adhering to Gateway Hudson Valley Corporate Compliance Policy and Standards of Conduct as well as all applicable program rules, regulations and policies. Keep abreast of any changes or modifications to policies or regulations. Ensure that all staff are knowledgeable of applicable regulations, laws, and policies

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education :

+ + Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field required

• Master’s degree preferred

  Experience:

• Three years’ experience in direct service to individuals with severe and persistent mental health and/or substance use disorder.

• Two year’s supervisory experience.

  WORKING CONDITIONS

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be reviewed per ADA standards.

• Must be able to sit or stand for 8 hours/day

  REGULATORY CLEARANCES REQUIRED:

• Background checks are required

  We are an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V/SO employer