Program Director *Licensed* - Hope Cooperative (TLCS, Inc.)

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a passionate and motivated individual eager to make a positive impact in the community? Hope Cooperative is a well-respected, award-winning nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive mental health and supportive housing services across Sacramento County. We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated individuals to join our team and support the most vulnerable in our community. With our ongoing expansion, we’re hiring and offering a $2500 sign-on bonus!

Title: Program Director (Licensed or Licensed Waived *REQUIRED*)
Program(s) and Location: New Direction FSP & Core Marconi (Sacramento)
Schedule: Full-time exempt, Monday-Friday, may require working some evenings and weekend schedules
Pay rate: $4,384.94-$5076.12 (Associate/test eligible) - $4608.19-$5329.92 (Licensed) paid semi-monthly

Benefits: HOPE Cooperative (aka TLCS, Inc.) offers a competitive benefits package consisting of, but not limited to, the following, and may be subject to change:

• 21 PTO days per year (4 weeks & 1 day)
• 26 PTO days after the 5th year (5 weeks & 1 day)
• 6 days paid sick time
• 11 paid holidays
• 1 Personal Day
• Leadership Development
• Reimbursements
• Eligible for Government Loan Forgiveness Programs
• Employer-paid health insurance for employees and children (Kaiser, Sutter or Western Health Advantage)
• HSA Contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k match
• PTO Cash Out
• Voluntary Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Disability Insurance and more
• Employee Assistance Program
• Regular wage step scale increases
• Flexible start/end times for some positions
• iPhone with unlimited data for personal/professional use and laptop for some positions
• Clinical Supervision towards licensure (for certain positions and upon approval)
• CEU days for certain positions
• Up to $500 CEU allowance for certain positions
• Annual BBQ and staff appreciation awards
• Annual Gift Card Program
• Referral Bonuses
• $2500 Sign-on Bonus! (made payable in 3 installments)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Support individuals with active listening, demonstrate empathy and carry a message of hope and recovery
• Ensure that Best Practices of mental health recovery are taught and implemented.
• Observe, assess, intervene and refer (within one’s scope of practice) in situations with clients regarding mental health symptoms, physical health symptoms and substance use issues.
• Assure the safe, effective and efficient implementation of direct services to clients in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Coordinate client treatment and care with psychiatrists and other members of the treatment team or with community resources as applicable.
• Ensure that direct report staff is informed regarding pertinent Agency business.
• Act as liaison between Sacramento County departments, all funding sources and collaborative agencies to negotiate, fulfill, complete and submit reports regarding scopes, billing rates, staff detailing, MOUs and all other aspects of the contract.
• Ensure that documentation meets Agency and Funding Source standards.
• Support and direct managers regarding personnel issues, following all personnel policies seeking appropriate consultation when necessary.
• Assess, train, and support direct reports including interns/volunteers to ensure quality services.
• Ensure for the review, evaluation and screening of relevant employment applications. Interview and check references on job applicants. Make hiring recommendations to the appropriate management team member.
• Review program budget, make recommendations for budget changes/adjustments and major purchases and ensure the programs remains within budget limitations.
• Provide after-hours service/back-up and crisis intervention on a rotating basis in applicable programs.
• Assist with assigned organizational development activities, grant writing and other major projects.
• Write new procedures and/or policies as requested or needed.
• Act as a designated Mandated Reporter for the observed or suspected abuse and/or neglect of children, disabled individuals, dependent adults and elder/senior citizens. Mandated Reporter also includes “Duty to Warn” which includes the responsibility to notify authorities and the intended victim(s) of physical harm.
• Ensure the accurate screening and assessment of admissions and discharges in conjunction with contracted criteria.
• Ensure the protection and confidentiality of all Protected Health Information (PHI) by following all policies and procedures in the agency HIPAA Manual.

Education and/or Experience:

• Four (4) years demonstrated experience supervising, delegating, and providing leadership to staff.
• Three (3) years of full-time experience in a mental health setting.
• Three (3) years of demonstrated work experience with, and expert knowledge of, the Medi-Cal billing system.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and the ability to teach the principles of social rehabilitation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of group work principles and the ability to work effectively with groups.
• Knowledge of community organizations and community resources.
• Work experience with persons who have substance abuse problems, preferably individuals who are dually diagnosed (mental health & substance abuse) is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of 12-Step Programs and/or personal experience with substance abuse recovery is highly desirable.
• Consumer of mental health services or a family member of a mental health consumer is desirable.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must meet the qualifications of a Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist
• Provide own vehicle, possess a valid California Driver’s License and current vehicle insurance. Driving record must meet, and continue to meet the generalized driving guidelines used by our insurance broker.
• Must have at least 3 years of driving experience.
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid certificates within the first six (6) months of employment.
• Must attend Pro-Act training through the agency and obtain Pro-Act Certification within the first year of employment.
• If applicable, obtain 5150 designation through the County of Sacramento within the first year of employment.

Other Skills, Abilities, and Job Requirements:

• Ability to pass clearance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and/or Department of Justice (DOJ) background screenings.
• Consumer of mental health services or a family member of a mental health consumer is desirable.

HOPE Cooperative (aka TLCS, Inc.) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Our agency embraces a diverse & culturally rich workforce, and we welcome all candidates to apply.

To apply, visit our Hope Cooperative – Online Career Center

Final Filing Date: Until Filled