Recreational Program Manager (Behavioral Health)

Job Description

Job Description

Program Manager

Why Psynergy Programs?

At Psynergy, we know that together, we achieve more!

Psynergy Programs (psynergy.org) sets itself apart as the destination-of-choice for residential treatment of chronic mental illness in the state of California. In partnership with twenty-six Counties and Behavioral Health Departments across California, Psynergy provides rehabilitation and specialty mental health services to individuals afflicted with complex and chronic mental illness. We do this in an enriched residential environment where through support, skill-building and treatment clients have created thriving environments and communities of care. Our adjoining outpatient clinics provide and support the highest levels of service to our clients.

We are looking for exceptional team members who can help us build and maintain the highest standards of care in both residential and clinical treatment! Come meet our team!

About You

We are seeking someone who can organizes, conducts and evaluates planned group activities for the residents of the facility. Completes reports and documentation as required.

You will need:

• Associate Degree plus 2 years experience (In lieu of Bachelors Degree) plus 4 years experience in Mental Health setting, field of Physical Restoration, Social Adjustment, or Vocational Adjustment.
• Bachelor’s Degree plus 4 years experience in Mental Health setting, field of Physical Restoration, Social Adjustment, or Vocational Adjustment. Supervisory experience preferred.
• We compensate you for your accomplishments and talents! Other qualifications, certifications, degrees including AA, BA earns you more $$ so let us know! – preferred
• Great attitude - required
• Experience working in behavioral health or in residential care - preferred

Your Responsibilities

Your role as a Program Manager your responsibilities and duties are,

• Develops and implements program curriculum to include psychoeducation, social support and recreation services, ensuring responsive care consistent with emerging client needs; ensures that all clients participate in accordance with their interests and abilities.
• Orients, trains and deploys residential staff as necessary to affect program goals and principles.
• Hires, trains, schedules, monitors and disciplines program staff.
• Oversees adjunctive, recreational or social activity providers (yoga, sports, art, etc.) to ensure timeliness and appropriateness of services.
• Provides on-call support at least 2 times a week.
• Acts as facility Administrator in Administrator’s absence.
• Monitors residents’ behavioral changes, reinforces positive appropriate behavior, and offers counseling and support to residents in need; provides documentation accordingly and reports observations to the appropriate staff.
• Assists with assessment and intervention in client crises, including necessary follow-up, using appropriate consultation.
• Completes clinical records and other required documentation in accordance with agency, payer and regulatory requirements.
• Provides regular reports highlighting group attendance, program milestones, planned events, and staff training.
• May provide rehabilitation and group services to clients.
• May assist with client needs as coordinated by client case managers, conservators, family members, etc.
• Participates in and leads facility meetings and training as assigned or required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Have ideas or skills that would help our clients? Let us know! We are always looking for individuals with special certifications, skills, trainings, degrees, and compensate competitively for them! (ex: CNA, NVCI, First Aid, CPR, Narcan, SUDS, CADC, ARF/RCFE, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, etc.)

Your Pay and Other Benefits

• $66,560-$76,544/yr to start with opportunities for higher pay
• High quality meal per shift
• Gym membership
• Employee discount on products from popular retailers through ticketsatwork.com
• 401k with 5% employer match
• Life
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Getting an education? Let us help you pay for it! Up to $2,500 per year
• Annual Bonus and Profit Sharing
• Bring a friend who also likes to excel and get a $2,500 referral bonus

Your Trajectory

We are a growing company with facilities in Morgan Hill, Greenfield and Sacramento. Your opportunities with Psynergy are largely set by your own goals and progress. When you join Psynergy, you are joining a company looking for its next leaders and we believe in advancement and building opportunities for our employees! You are rewarded with opportunities and support to excel, a $2,500 annual education stipend/reimbursement, a very competitive wage/salary and growing opportunities.

At Psynergy, you will be offered a professional home where you can build skills, your career and best practices in behavioral health treatment. Join Us!

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview

The pay range assigned to this role is based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.