ASSISTANT COMMUNITY RESIDENCE DIRECTOR

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

ASSISTANT COMMUNITY RESIDENCE DIRECTOR

DESCRIPTION: Wild Acre Inns began in 1972, providing state of the art residential treatment for individuals suffering from a broad spectrum of mental health diagnoses and disorders.

In 2014, the company was sold. Along with new ownership came a new name: Wild Acre and Mental Health Solutions. Wild Acre and Mental Health Solutions provides a continuum of care for individuals with persistent mental issues, including thought disorders such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective d/o, and brittle bipolar disorder. This care is provided in long term residential settings, which help to primarily support residents in managing tasks and activities of daily living. Wild Acre and Mental Health Solutions also serves young adults, with primary mood disorders, in a shorter term and more active residential setting. The newest program is designed to treat individuals with dual diagnosis to help increase their independence and to maintain sobriety.

Wild Acre and Mental Health Solutions also provides homecare care services for individuals who require various levels of oversight and support to safely remain living in their home, or in preparation of a step down from a more structured environment to a more independent living environment.

The Assistant Community Residence Director (ACRD) will be responsible for all aspects of the clinical and administrative program at the request and delegation of the program Community Residence Director (CRD).

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Management:

· Provide oversight and supervision of staff, milieu, and program case management practices in collaboration with CRD

· Assist CRD in oversight of medication administration and ordering process (s) and ensure programs adherence with MAP protocol

· Share on call responsibility with CRD and communicate with overnight and weekend staff when necessary

· Manage program staff schedule

· Manage inventory of office supplies and ordering of such as needed

· Assist CRD in ensuring staff certifications are up to date

· Run necessary trainings and monthly staff meetings in collaboration with CRD

Clinical:

· Case management case load of 3-5 residents

· Develop, implement, and update individual treatment plans

· Clinical documentation (i.e. monthly progress notes )

· Coordination of treatment reviews

· Engage in ongoing collaboration with families and treatment team providers

· Ensure client charts are up to date and complete

· Establish and maintain therapeutic relationship with residents

· Crisis management

Requirements: Requires a MA/MSW in related field with at least two years of relevant experience. Computer literacy and skill in the use of computers and related software applications. Ability to consistently meet all necessary background and credentialing requirements. Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work and for the transportation of clients as needed.

Company Description

Description: Wild Acre Inns began in 1972, providing state of the art residential treatment for individuals suffering from a broad spectrum of mental health diagnoses and disorders.

In 2014, the company was sold. Along with new ownership came a new name: Wild Acre and Mental Health Solutions. Wild Acre and Mental Health Solutions provides a continuum of care for individuals with persistent mental issues, including thought disorders such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective d/o, and brittle bipolar disorder. This care is provided in long term residential settings, which help to primarily support residents in managing tasks and activities of daily living. Wild Acre and Mental Health Solutions also serves young adults, with primary mood disorders, in a shorter term and more active residential setting. Our program is designed to provide its residents with a sense of belonging in a community setting and/or to enable the client to return to their previous level of functioning as soon as possible. The consistency of the therapeutic milieu enables the residents to develop independent living skills while receiving clinical support from staff and fellow residents. During a client’s stay, staff members work closely to establish therapeutic alliances through day program groups, individual case management and other clinical supports. Daily activities are supervised continuously by staff that coordinate and guide the residents toward reintegration into the community. Staff interaction with residents at house meetings, mealtimes and in the general milieu enable staff to enhance and share in the emotional health and growth of our residents.

The newest program within Wild Acre is designed to treat individuals with dual diagnosis to help increase their independence and to maintain sobriety.

Wild Acre and Mental Health Solutions also provides homecare care services for individuals who require various levels of oversight and support to safely remain living in their home, or in preparation of a step down from a more structured environment to a more independent living environment.

Company Description

Description: Wild Acre Inns began in 1972, providing state of the art residential treatment for individuals suffering from a broad spectrum of mental health diagnoses and disorders.\r\n\r\nIn 2014, the company was sold. Along with new ownership came a new name: Wild Acre and Mental Health Solutions. Wild Acre and Mental Health Solutions provides a continuum of care for individuals with persistent mental issues, including thought disorders such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective d/o, and brittle bipolar disorder. This care is provided in long term residential settings, which help to primarily support residents in managing tasks and activities of daily living. Wild Acre and Mental Health Solutions also serves young adults, with primary mood disorders, in a shorter term and more active residential setting. Our program is designed to provide its residents with a sense of belonging in a community setting and/or to enable the client to return to their previous level of functioning as soon as possible. The consistency of the therapeutic milieu enables the residents to develop independent living skills while receiving clinical support from staff and fellow residents. During a client’s stay, staff members work closely to establish therapeutic alliances through day program groups, individual case management and other clinical supports. Daily activities are supervised continuously by staff that coordinate and guide the residents toward reintegration into the community. Staff interaction with residents at house meetings, mealtimes and in the general milieu enable staff to enhance and share in the emotional health and growth of our residents.\r\n\r\nThe newest program within Wild Acre is designed to treat individuals with dual diagnosis to help increase their independence and to maintain sobriety.\r\n\r\nWild Acre and Mental Health Solutions also provides homecare care services for individuals who require various levels of oversight and support to safely remain living in their home, or in preparation of a step down from a more structured environment to a more independent living environment.