Program director

Min: USD $80,000.00/Yr. Max: USD $85,000.00/Yr. Position Overview:

Program Director

1. SCOPE OF ROLE :

The Program Director will provide clinical, supervision and administrative oversight of the Brooklyn Crisis Respite and Bright Corner respite programs.

1. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Familiar with OMH and DOHMH guidelines as they apply to the community residence program and S:US agency policies.
• Maintain and ensure Respite programs meet State License guidelines
• Monitoring billing submission and maintaining billing state guidelines
• Direct supervision to the Assistant Program Director/Clinical Coordinator and to all staff as needed with supporting documentation.
• Develop individual Guest’s service plans in conjunction with the Guest and peer specialist feedback.
• The Program Director is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the Program, Guests and Staff by reporting damages and necessary upgrades in a timely manner and inform the Director of Psychosocial and Rehabilitation Services.
• Ensure completion of utilization reviews, guest surveys, community meetings, outreaches, food and supplies order, fire drills, progress notes, follow-ups, supervisions, outreaches, chart reviews and accurate documentation is done by all staff members, maintaining the Program audit ready.
• Participates in Guest’s safety planning, goal attainment, collateral contact and discharge planning for each guest to ensure their wellness.
• Provides emergency and relief coverage as necessary.
• Reports incidents to the necessary chains, following the incident review policy.
• May represent agency and Program with community outreaches and presentations.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports for the Director of Psychosocial and Rehabilitation Services as requested, including any problems, proposals for changes in policies, program design, guest reviews and bed utilization reports.
• Ensure daily operations are managed and staff workflow meets the Program’s requirements.
• Secure full occupancy of the 3 bed /10 bed respites to meet the LOS (Length of stay) requirements.
• Review progress notes and secure accurate monthly billing.
• Complete staff timesheet weekly and approve vacation and time off requests.
• Upgrade policies and procedures in conjunction with S:US policies and procedures and per state requirements
• Provide staff trainings and in-services as needed to promote job effectiveness and performance.
• Other duties as assigned or requested by the Director of Psychosocial and Rehabilitation Services.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree required
• Minimum of 3-5 years of supervisory experience
• Experience with mental health and substance use and recovery population

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and development. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. 

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at

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