This is responsible professional work as Director of three Crisis Residential Units for a total 44 consumers served. This position provides direct services as well as supervises the staff and the operations of the facility. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Supervise the overall operations of the Infinite Horizons Crisis Residential Unit Program. Function as a support agent to all clients in the program, supervising their day-to-day activities in accordance with the established schedule and procedures of the program. Coordinate 24- hour staff coverage of the program. Assist in evaluating the clients' general medical and mental status. Provide emergency assessment regarding clients' medication and mental status. Responsible for contacting the doctor when any significant change in client medication is indicated. Responsible for completing all forms and paperwork required by the Agency. Participate in training activities to increase skills and become more knowledgeable in methods and techniques used in the care of psychiatric clients and in the use and effects of psychotropic drugs. Document all services in the Electronic Health Record. Ensure program meets all standards, to include DMH, Medicaid, Life Safety and any other applicable standards Supervise all staff assigned to the program, ensuring they are completing their duties according to their job descriptions. Serve as liaison to community, stakeholders, first responders, and other referring agencies, providing education and information as needed. Participate in clinical staffing of consumers with other Program Directors and Supervisors. Ensure the Intensive Day Treatment Program is operating according to standards. Ensure the facility is maintained in terms of cleanliness, with adequate supplies for operation of the program, overseeing the inventory of office supplies, nursing supplies, food, and other such items. Monitor length of stay within the unit, ensuring that estimated lengths of stay are not exceeded. Monitor staff productivity. Conduct staff evaluations. Ensure all staff vacancies are filled. Provide direct services as needed. REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of principles, techniques, and standards of mental health care. Knowledge of individual and group behavior with emphasis on the problems of the mentally ill. Knowledge of psychotropic drugs. Ability to relate warmly to clients. Ability to recognize in clients any adverse reactions to medication. QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in the behavioral sciences from a recognized college or university with a clinical practicum plus two years post master's experience in a direct service functional area. Must be licensed or license eligible.If license eligible, must have LGSW or ALC credential within three months of hire date. Current licensure status preferred. Must meet requirements for Approved Medicaid Provider status. Must secure and maintain current CPI and Red Cross First Aid/CPR certifications. Must pass MAC I and MAC II certification training. Must hold a valid driver's license and maintain a driving record that is acceptable to Carastar's insurance carrier. Must maintain at least liability coverage on personal vehicles.
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