Responsibilities:
Supervises Operations:
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Directs and organizes program activities to include Intensive Day Treatment and Rehab Day Treatment in both Mobile and Baldwin county
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Ensures that all aspects of programs under direct and indirect supervision are conducted in accordance with State, Medicaid, Joint Commission, Medicare, and all other standards associated with the organization.
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Directs and organizes program activities
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Writes program narratives, contracts, procedures and grants on a timely manner, as applicable
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Establishes program goals and objectives that support the organization’s strategic plan
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Assures that program standards and objectives are met
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Leads the program planning, development and implementation
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Identifies problems, evaluates alternatives and implements effective solutions
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Monitors program contracts and budget
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Ensures programs are running efficiently and communicates information to staff regarding policies, procedures, and changes within the company and governing agencies
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Supervises team leaders, therapists, behavioral staff, and drivers to ensure completing job duties as assigned
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Approves admission to Intensive Day Programs and ensures enrollments meet criteria
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Approves Extension of Stay for Intensive Day Program consumers
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Approves Treatment plans
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Monitors case loads and productivity of staff to ensure weekly/biweekly notes are completed per standards, charts closed when applicable.
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Ensures that staff provides quality services that meet medical necessity
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Provides training and education for staff to ensure competency in treatment
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Regularly monitors the documentation of staff to ensure adherence to all governing standards of the organization by completing audits of at least 1 chart per staff member per month; follows up to ensure corrections are completed
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Provides staff coverage for crisis intervention
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Facilitates staffing with Day program staff, outpatient staff, and residential staff
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Ensures billing for all of the programs is completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner
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Maintains petty cash funds
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Ensure supplies are furnished and available for staff to utilize in programs
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Effectively collaborates with other Alta Pointe program coordinators and outside sources
Administers appropriate personnel functions:
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Interviews and screens applicants when necessary and completes process with HR
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Provides training in the general orientation of the facility, policies and procedures, program operations and specific skill areas
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Completes API daily; approves Company mileage when applicable
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Is knowledgeable and applies personnel policies and procedures on a consistent basis
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Objectively completes employee performance evaluations on supervised staff and routes to Personnel Department on a timely basis
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Promotes concept of treatment teams. Acts as a member of treatment team
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Provides positive and effective leadership
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Provides staff with consultation and supervision as needed, individually or through group staff meetings
Supervision and Consultation:
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Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as needed
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Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
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Actively works to enhance clinical and leadership skills
Courteous and respectful attitudes towards consumers, visitors and co-workers:
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Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassion
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Respects consumer’s privacy and confidentiality
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Is pleasant and cooperative with others
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Assists consumers and visitors as needed
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Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others
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Is sensitive to the consumer’s needs, expectations and individual differences
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Is gentle and calm with consumers and families
Administrative and Other Related Duties as Assigned:
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Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities
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Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required
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Accesses appropriate community resources according to consumer needs
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Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures
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Maintains current license and requirements for renewals (i.e. CEU’s), if applicable, and attends regular workshops and in-services
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Adheres to professional code of ethics
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in a mental health discipline with at least two years post-Master’s experience.
Licensure – LPC, LCSW, or LMFT preferred.
Knowledge in adult specialty, outlined below, to be attained within six (6) months of employment.
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Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the adult population
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Knowledge of available community resources
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Knowledge of co-occurring psychiatric and substance abuse issues
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Knowledge of cultural diversity
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Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and interventions common to acute psychotic consumers, as well as, to non-violent crisis intervention practice
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Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation principles
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Knowledge of educational methods appropriate to adults with psychiatric disorders
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Knowledge of evidence-based treatment practices and the ability to shape treatment to conform to this research
