Residential Program Director Licensed Therapist

Job Description

Job Description:\n\nCrisis Residential Facility in Riverside County is looking to hire a Full-Time Program DirectorLicensed Therapist registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for Synergy Estate roles, including but not limited to shift differential and other special pay practices, etc. The posted compensation for the position is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay at Synergy Estate in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. Listed below is the job description: STATEMENT OF PURPOSE The Administrator / Program Director has leadership and operational responsibility for the facility, health, safety, programs, and services to residents residing in assigned house(s). _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ STANDARD REQUIREMENTS o Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of the facility. o Is knowledgeable of consumer rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all consumers in a safe, secure environment. o Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for: • Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs. • Confidentiality of all data, including consumer, employee and operations data. • Compliance with all regulatory requirements. • Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior. o Supports and participates in common teamwork: • Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plans and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment. • Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations. • Follows-up, as appropriate, with supervisor, co-workers or consumers regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns. • Promotes positive public relations with consumers, family members, guests, and government representatives. • Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, dress codes, including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned. Use computer software for documentation and communication COMPETENCIES and QUALIFICATIONS (1) One year of full-time work experience in a management or administrative position; and (2) Completion, with a passing grade, of 15 college or continuing education semester or equivalent quarter units, of which 9 units shall be in administration and/or management. (A) Three years of full-time work experience in a management or administrative position may be substituted to meet the requirement of Title 22, Section 81064(b)(2). The Administrator / Program Director shall have the following qualifications: (1) Attainment of at least 18 years of age. (2) Knowledge of the requirements for providing the type of care and supervision needed by clients, including the ability to communicate with such clients. (3) Knowledge of and ability to comply with applicable law and regulation. (4) Ability to maintain, or supervise the maintenance of, financial and other records. 2 Short-Term Crisis Residential Program– Administrator / Program Director (5) Ability to direct the work of others, when applicable. (6) Ability to establish the facility's policy, program and budget. (7) Ability to recruit, employ, train, and evaluate qualified staff, and to terminate employment of staff, if applicable to the facility. The Administrator / Program Director / Program Director shall be responsible for designating an individual for continuing operation and carrying out of the Administrator / Program Director's responsibilities during any absence of the Administrator / Program Director. The Administrator / Program Director of the facility shall be responsible for the following: (1) Communication with the licensee concerning the administrative operations of the facility. (2) Development of an administrative plan and procedures to define lines of responsibility, workloads, and staff supervision. (3) Recruitment, employment, and training of qualified staff, and termination of staff. Any person designated as an Administrator / Program Director shall be required to complete at least 20-clockhours of continuing education per year in areas relating to mental health and the care of the mentally ill, and/or administration. Persons employed as the Administrator / Program Director in an Adult Residential Facility serving clients who meet the definition of "mental illness" as contained in Title 22, Section 81001(m)(3) shall not be required to meet the education/experience requirements specified in Title 22, Section 81064(b). If the Administrator is also the Program Director, he/she shall also meet the requirements of the Program Director set forth in California Code of Regulations, Title 9, Division 1, Chapter 3, Article 3.5, Sections 532.6(f), (g), and (i). Title 9, Division 1, Chapter 3, Article 3.5, Section 532.6 provides in pertinent part: (f) The Program Director of a certified Short-Term Crisis Residential Treatment Program shall have the following qualifications prior to employment. (1) 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 following subject areas: (A) Psychology (B) Social Work (C) Sociology (D) Behavioral Sciences (E) Psychiatric Nursing; and (2) Two (2) years of full-time work experience in a community program that serves clients who have a mental illness. Such experience must be in the direct provision of services to clients, of which one (1) year must be in the position of supervising direct care staff, or (3) As an alternative to the Bachelor Degree and experience required in paragraph (1) and (2) of this subsection, a total of four (4) years of experience in a community program providing direct services to persons with mental disabilities, of which one (1) year must be in the position of supervising direct care staff, and graduation from high school or possession of a GED may be substituted. 3 Short-Term Crisis Residential Program– Administrator / Program Director The licensee, if an individual, or any member of the governing board of the licensed corporation or association, shall be permitted to be the Administrator / Program Director provided that he/she meets the qualifications specified in this Chapter. The Program Director shall be on the premises of the facility the number of hours necessary to manage and administer the treatment program of the facility in compliance with California Code of Regulations, Title 9, Division 1, Chapter 3, Article 3.5, Sections 531 through 535 and Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 2, Sections 81001(l)(5), (s)(2) and (t)(2). When the Program Director is temporarily absent from the facility, there shall be coverage by a substitute Program Director designated in writing by the licensee. If the absence is for more than 14 consecutive calendar days, excluding emergency leave, sick leave or vacation of the Program Director, the designated substitute shall meet the qualifications of a Program Director set forth by the Department of Health Care Services. The Program Director shall meet the minimum qualifications set forth in California Code of Regulations, Title 9, Division 1, Chapter 3, Article 3.5, Sections 532.6(f), (g), and (i). The Program Director of a certified Short-Term Crisis Residential Treatment Program shall have the following qualifications prior to employment. 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 following subject areas: (A) Psychology (B) Social Work (C) Sociology (D) Behavioral Sciences (E) Psychiatric Nursing; and (2) Two (2) years of full-time work experience in a community program that serves clients who have a mental illness. Such experience must be in the direct provision of services to clients, of which one (1) year must be in the position of supervising direct care staff, or (3) As an alternative to the Bachelor Degree and experience required in paragraph (1) and (2) of this subsection, a total of four (4) years of experience in a community program providing direct services to persons with mental disabilities, of which one (1) year must be in the position of supervising direct care staff, and graduation from high school or possession of a GED may be substituted. The Program Director shall ensure the following: (1) Communication with the licensee concerning the operation of the facility. (2) Provision of the services identified in each client's individual needs and services plan or required by California Code of Regulations, Title 9, Division 1, Chapter 3, Article 3.5, Sections 531 through 535 or Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 2. 4 Short-Term Crisis Residential Program– Administrator / Program Director (3) 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. (A) Such arrangements shall include, but not be limited to, arranging for transportation. 1. 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. (4) Arrangements for special provision of services to clients with disabilities including visual and auditory deficiencies. (5) Development of an employee work schedule as required in Section 81066(a). (6) Provision of staff support to clients in the planning, preparing, and serving of meals. (A) If clients are unable to plan, prepare, and serve meals, the Program Director shall initiate and carry out the program plan pursuant to Section 81022(b)(17) to ensure the requirements of Section 81076 are met. (7) Provision of staff support to clients in performing facility maintenance and/or cleaning activities as designated in the client's treatment/rehabilitation plan. (A) If clients are unable to perform facility maintenance and/or cleaning activities, the Program Director shall initiate and carry out the plan developed pursuant to Section 81022(b)(17) to ensure the requirements of Section 81087(a) are met. (f) Any person designated as a Program Director shall be required to complete at least 20-clock-hours of continuing education per year in areas relating to mental health and the care of the mentally ill, and/or administration. (g) If the Program Director is also the Administrator / Program Director, he/she shall also meet the requirements of the Administrator / Program Director set forth in section 81064(b). REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES • Read, write and understand the English language. • Able to establish and maintain effective relationships with consumers, co-workers, neighbors, volunteers, vendors and the general public. • Possess high degree of patience and the ability to tolerate frustrating situations. • Knowledge of HIPPA Guidelines and Patient Privacy required. • Current /First Aid certification is mandatory. • Able to multi-task and manage work time efficiently. • Able to see, talk, hear, walk, bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach, and lift items weighing 30 pounds or less repeatedly during a shift. • Able to lawfully and safely drive an agency vehicle in all traffic situations and weather conditions. • MAB certification preferred. • Must provide proof of and maintain proper automobile insurance coverage as required by state law and be an approved driver with HGH insurance company to be eligible for mileage reimbursement. • Experience: Minimum two-year’s experience providing services to persons with developmental disabilities. One-year supervisory experience preferred. Basic knowledge of personal computers required. • Supervision: Residential Staff/Technicians. OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT • Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire. • Must pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol test within 24 hours of a job offer. • Must pass a pre-employment health screening/TB Test; and annually thereafter. • Have a criminal records clearance from DHS and/or DSS (Live Scan fingerprinting). • Must possess a valid California driver’s license, proof of safe driving record (current DMV report required), and have 24 months of licensed driving experience. • Must complete all other required new hire training including First Aid. 5 Short-Term Crisis Residential Program– Administrator / Program Director • Must maintain confidentiality of consumer Protected Health Information (PHI) used for treatment, payment, health care, etc. and personal information of consumers. • CEU’S and License Renewal: • The Crisis Residential Facility does not pay for or reimburse for the cost of Continuing Education classes (CEU’s) for the purpose of License renewal. The Administrator / Program Director will be responsible for these expenses. PHYSICAL DEMANDS  Regularly and frequently required to perform physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, reaching, carrying, lifting, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling; and will assist with lifting, moving and transferring adult residents from wheelchairs, shower chairs, toilets, beds, chairs etc. to a variety of locations within the home and community. Will occasionally be required to lift up to 51lbs.  Work involves a significant amount of locomotion including the operation of an agency vehicle (in town & freeway driving) and movement of residents to and from the vehicle to the office, clinics, community agencies, schools and day programs.  May be exposed to virus and/or infection.  May have work schedule changed based on operational needs with appropriate notice.  Must be available and willing to work such overtime, weekend, and holiday hours as the Agency determines are necessary or desirable to meet its business and resident needs.  Due to the nature of the job requirements, Residential Supervisors have a “Working Lunch” and the hours of work are inclusive of the mealtime.  Must be available to cover open shifts as needed. WORKING CONDITIONS Frequent exposure to noise. Occasional exposure to dirt, dust, smoke and fumes. Occasional exposure to cold, heat, chemicals and general cleaning chemicals. Rare exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Shift hours may vary dependent upon residential facility needs to include weekends and holidays. MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (All d