Adolescent program Director – Ft Worth, TX
Job Summary
The Program Director shall administer and/or appropriately delegate all aspects of client care for the organization. The Program Director will assist in the development of staff trainings and the development of resources to provide best practice and evidenced-based treatment to our clientele. The Program Director will be responsible for providing supervision, direction and feedback to all therapists that oversees the therapeutic care of clients and will be responsible for performance improvement activities. The Program Director will participate in activities during and in preparation for all accreditation, licensing or other surveys. The Program Director must understand poly-substance abuse and insurance documentation.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Initiate program assessment and implement quality program enhancements,
utilizing evidence-based practices.
• Design & manage therapeutic programs.
• Establish rapport, systematically gather data, determine the readiness of the
individual for treatment and change, and apply accepted criteria for diagnosis of
substance use disorders
• Facilitate and provide individual and group therapy to clients.
• Screen for psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms
• Screen for danger to self or others
• Screen for co-occurring mental health issues
• Analyze and interpret data to determine treatment recommendations and priorities
• With the individual served, formulate mutually agreed-upon, measurable treatment
goals and objectives
• Demonstrate adherence to accepted ethical and behavioral standards of conduct
• Participate in continuing professional development
• Understand the benefits and limitations of toxicological testing procedures
• Knowledgeable about strategies for treating alcohol, cocaine, and other drug abuse
• Staff responsible for coordinating medical and psychiatric care are knowledgeable
about medication-assisted therapy.
• Oversee social and recreational activities: ensure that clients are regularly going on
outings and involved in recreational and social activities.
• Maintain relationships with outside agencies and referents.
• Complete an admission assessment or any other evaluation of an adult for
placement.
• Developing, reviewing, and updating of service plans for an adult in care.
• Complete a discharge or transfer summary for a child.
• Approving any restrictions that will be imposed on an adult for more than seven
days that have not been reviewed and approved by the treatment director or service
planning team, and any monthly re-evaluations of restrictions that continue for
more than 30 days.
• Approving any restrictions to communication and visitation with the child’s family
that are imposed on an adult but have not been reviewed and approved by the
treatment director or service planning team, including monthly re-evaluations of
restrictions that continue for more than 30 days.
• Approving any restrictions to a particular room or building for more than 24 hours
that are imposed on an adult but have not been reviewed and approved by the
treatment director or service planning team.
• Review industry-related and business statistics.
• Document and determine any areas that need improvement.
• Review current policies and recommend plans to improve upon the existing quality
standards.
• Review and analyze the effectiveness of the modifications made.
• Ensure that all procedures within the company conform to State, Federal, and Joint
Commission Regulations.
• Responsible for evaluating the current level of patient care, which may include data
collection, entry, and analysis, chart audits and observing direct patient care.
• Responsible for developing a medical privacy and data security policy and
collaborating with affected departments to implement appropriate procedures and
measures to guarantee the privacy and security of protected health in formation.
• Act as a mediator to both clients and employees to help resolve concerns,
complaints, and requests, including the submission of timely and accurate reports
as required for resolution.
• Work closely with all members of treatment team to assure positive working
relationships.
• Handle patient complaints/concerns and, when necessary, coordinate corrective
action. Facilitate interdisciplinary meetings
• Management and clinical supervision of all direct service personnel to include
Therapists and Care Coordinators.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Master ' s degree from an accredited college or university in the Mental Health or
related field.
• At least one (1) year working with Veteran’s with PTSD/Substance Abuse Disorders
• Must maintain LPC, LCSW, LMHC or LMFT licensures.
• At least eight ( years of experience in the behavioral health field.
• At least three (3) years of experience with managerial responsibilities.
• Must have acquired all required state licensures.
• Must have valid driver 's license and proof of insurance.
• Must maintain CPR and/or First Aid certifications. Expert clinical knowledge.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines as well as be flexible and dependable.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills.
• Structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of
words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Principles and processes for providing patient services. This includes patient needs
assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of patient
satisfaction.
• Human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and
interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the
assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Exceptional patient/client service with the ability to resolve service issues.
• Business acumen.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission standards.
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and
evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative
solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most
appropriate one.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent interpersonal communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
• Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work.
• Being aware of others' reactions, understanding why they react as they do, and
adjusting one' s own actions in relation to others.
• Ability to train direct service personnel on matters relating to the behavioral health
field.
• Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Email resumes to: eric@dallashealthcareconsultants.com
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