Assistant Program Director, Mental Health - Outpatient

Company: Discovery Behavioral Health
Location: Tustin
Posted on: May 8, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description The-- Assistant Program Director --assists the Program Director by overseeing program efficiency per policies and procedures. This is done by overseeing program systems and administrative responsibilities, ensuring they are completed efficiently in order to run program operations smoothly. Responsibilities 1:1 weekly with Facility Coordinator - review weekly systems, Joint Commission standards, facility needs (repairs etc...) Assists Program Director with phone screening and face-to-face interviews per new hire candidates Assists Program Director with new hire onboarding and training competency Ensure Research Scores are within OP standards (score 3.75- 4) Supports system management by interfacing with Home Office departments as needed on weekly basis (i.e. Billing, Accounting, QM etc) Covers for Program Director when off-site Oversee Program Director Dashboard, ensuring it is completed by Fridays at 12noon (excluding OT/Census budget reports on PD Dashboard) Provide staff training in regards to clinical and administrative tasks in accordance to Outpatient program expectations Completes utilization reviews, oversees primary therapist process of utilization review and assists in the process of assuring that all client stays are covered in some way (i.e. insurance, private pay, etc). Ensure full adherence to the policy and procedure manual. Ensure adherence to health code policies, JACHO and licensing regulations. Provide oversight of any/all audits as necessary. Including oversight of clinician's clinical charts, working closely with FC on chart audits. Works with staff and facility coordinator to arrange coverage of all shifts. Ensure that adequate staffing is provided for shifts. Adjust staffing to match census when necessary. Serves as a positive role model to treatment staff, clients, employees, and guests by maintaining a positive, caring and professional attitude. Maintains a client caseload as appropriate to census and provides individualized treatment for each case. Provides individual and family therapy. Co-leading process group and/or any additional clinically oriented groups on an as needed basis. Provides oversight of all other groups conducted. Participates in the marketing plan as requested. Maintaining collaborative relationships with outpatient treatment team professionals. Conducting facility tours for professionals in the community or families as necessary. Represents Discovery Behavioral Health through a positive public presence while out in community settings such as Educational events, Marketing events, Conferences and Talks. Complies with the employee dress code and assures that program staff does so as well. Complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner. Establishes and achieves realistic goals within the position. Attends designated meetings and/or conference calls. Providing on-call support in conjunction with clinical staff and providing ultimate oversight when necessary. Participates in supporting Support in Recovery and/or Parent Support/Alumni Groups. Maintains the confidential nature of resident and related activities. May be required to travel to other facilities to attend trainings from time to time. This is a full time position at one of our outpatient--programs.-- For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at-- discoverymood.com . Qualifications Masters Degree required, Doctorate preferred LMFT, PhD, PsyD, or LSCS (or state specific) License required Two years' experience in acute, residential, outpatient or hospital setting Must have some management experience. Additional Information We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.--All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/ PandoLogic. Keywords: Mental Health Program Manager, Location: Tustin, CA - 92781

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