About Job

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Oversees the clinical functions of the facility, including clinical management, clinical
policies and procedures, medical records, patient care information systems, quality
management, staff credentialing, and billing operations.

QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work or any other major which includes at
least 24 semester college units in one or more of the areas of Psychology, Social
Work, Sociology, Behavioral Sciences, Psychiatric Nursing, and two years of full-time
work experience in a community program that serves clients who have a mental
illness. Master’s level degree and licensed by Board of Behavioral Sciences is
preferred. Two years of experience in a behavioral healthcare field and supervision in a
residential or hospital setting is preferred. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word,
Excel, and Outlook. A criminal background clearance. Must have current first aid
certification. Must have a valid drivers license.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
● The program director shall be on the facility premises the number of hours
necessary to manage and administer the program component of the facility in
compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
● The program director shall ensure the following:
○ Communication with the licensee concerning the operation of the facility.
○ Provision of the services identified in each client's individual needs and
services plan.
○ Arrangements for clients to attend available community programs, when
clients have needs, identified in the needs and services plan, which
cannot be met by the facility but can be met by community programs.
○ Such arrangements shall include, but not be limited to, arranging for
transportation. Note: This requirement does not exempt the licensee from
providing transportation when public transportation is not practical or when
the client is unable to use public transit.
● Arrangements for special provision of services to clients with disabilities including
visual and auditory deficiencies.
● Development of an employee work schedule as required in Section 81066(a).● Provision of staff support to clients in the planning, preparing, and serving of
meals.
● If clients are unable to plan, prepare, and serve meals, the program director shall
initiate and carry out the program plan.
● Provision of staff support to clients in performing facility maintenance and/or
cleaning activities as designated in the client's treatment/rehabilitation plan.
● If clients are unable to perform facility maintenance and/or cleaning activities, the
program director shall initiate and carry out the plan developed.
● Oversees clinical admission, including admission assessment and preliminary
treatment plan.
● Intervenes as needed, clinically with clients in situations such as: Crisis
debriefing, crisis intervention, AMA risk, and special needs.
● On call 24/7 for clinical emergencies and consultations.
● Oversee the timely completion of psychosocial assessments, clinical admission
notes, and master treatment plans for new admissions.
● Provides group therapy and covers case load for dual diagnosis clients.
● Provides psychological services as needed and is responsible for the provision of
appropriate services for dual diagnosis clients.
● Coordinates the family therapy program.
● Provides information necessary to facilitate third party reimbursement.
● Provides clinical and administrative supervision to direct reports.
● Facilitates weekly treatment planning meeting, group clinical supervision
meeting, and counselor/program staff meeting.
● Facilitate and development of communication to ensure efficient
interdepartmental communication.
● Reviews client records for quality of treatment documentation and planning.
● Reviews staff communication and shift logs for treatment implications.
● Coordinates with Facility Administrator or designee, and other team members, to
monitor and ensure compliance with State licensing and regulatory standards.
● Provides and facilitates quality assessment and improvement training, and staff
development for direct reports.
● In partnership with the Administrator or designee, develops, coordinates, and
maintains clinical program policies and procedures and modifies as necessary
overall program parameters.
● Participates in quality assurance and utilization review activities as directed by
the Executive Team.