Assist the Program Director by supervising clinical staff, overseeing clinical operations, developing and implementing clinical programs and training, ensuring compliance with DMH/agency documentation, providing clinical supervision, supporting crisis interventions and on-call emergency coverage, and participating in hiring, reporting, and interagency collaboration.
Title of Position: Assistant Program Director Location: Percy Village Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Union/ Non-Union: Non-Union Supervisor: Program Director
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Assists the Program Director in supervision of staff as assigned and has oversight of clinical operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Serves as head of service in absence of the Program Director
- Liaison between administrative, clinical/program staff and other agencies
- Supervises assigned staff, including provision of clinical supervision hours for staff/interns who are BBS registered
- Assists Program Director in clinical program development
- Recruits and interviews applicants for clinical positions
- Plans and implements clinical training for staff
- Assists in clinical training and supervising new therapists and case aides
- Maintains detailed knowledge of, and monitors compliance with, DMH and Gateways’ documentation requirements and service delivery benchmarks
- Participates in educational seminars for the department
- Assists with the development, maintenance and evaluation of policies and procedures
- Writes reports and presentations as required
- Attends inter/intra-agency meetings for networking and information sharing
- Keeps program personnel informed of professional and community trends, issues, concerns and requests
- Participates in staff and treatment team meetings and contributes pertinent information
- Assist other programs as necessary
- Works independently
- Provides on call coverage for emergency consultation and intervention outside of regular work hours
- Assists in crisis situations as needed and helps to facilitate client transfers to higher levels of care, when needed/indicated
- Develops, implements and monitors integrity of group schedule
- May complete client assessments for placement. (e.g. MDs, hospitals, etc)
- Hires, trains, evaluates, and develops corrective action plans for staff in collaboration with the Program Director and Vice President of Human Resources
- Performs other duties as assigned
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience providing individual and group therapy in mental health field.
- Functional experience with mental health system.
- Treatment and diagnostic skills utilizing the DSM V.
- Experience with severe and persistent mental illness substance abuse, and evaluating dangerous behaviors
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES
- Master’s Degree from an accredited school of social work or psychology
- LCSW, LMFT, LPCC or licensed Psychologist – Must be eligible to complete appropriate clinical supervision training in order to supervise registered MFT or MSW interns or other disciplines as designated.
REQUIREMENTS
- Must pass Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Community Care Licensing (CCL) background clearance.
- Valid California Driver’s license.
- TB clearance.
- Driving record acceptable for coverage by Gateways insurance carrier.
Gateways believes that our people are our greatest asset and is proud to offer competitive benefits that support their health, happiness and career development.
- Cover 100% Medical/Dental/Vision Premiums for all Full-Time Employees and 1 Dependent
- 8 Paid Holidays + 4 Personal Holidays in Calendar Year
- 3 Weeks of Vacation
- 403b Retirement Plan Company Match 8%
- Annual Company Events
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