Program Director, EAMH #1344
Company: LifeWorks NW
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
The Program Director, EAMH is r esponsible for managing the
daily clinical and operational aspects of the program including
management of program(s) contracts, service quality, staff
deployment, integration with local community and public relations.
- Location: This position is based out of LifeWorks NW's King site.
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- Develops new programs in coordination with business and
strategic plan. Implements new programs.
- Coordinates partner organization relationships within specific
program.
- Monitors contract compliance for programs areas. Implements
contract statement of work.
- Assists in developing and monitoring program budgets. May be
required to participate in grant writing and fund raising
activities.
- Provide training to community partners, agency staff and
others.
- Monitors quality management compliance and performs day to day
quality management tasks (e.g. chart audits, utilization
management)
- Provides assistance to direct reports with work issues
including establishing clear expectations regarding performance and
training.
- Provides support and attention to employee successes and
addresses performance issues promptly and effectively.
- Establishes direct service expectations for clinical staff.
Monitors employee productivity, documentation and insurance
authorizations.
- Coordinates hiring process including orientation and
training.
- Meets with staff individually and as a group for regular
supervision (meeting with staff a minimum of 2 times per month).
Maintains accurate documentation of supervisory meetings.
- May provide direct service. Provides crisis consultation for
program area.
- Meets standards for documentation and work accuracy as defined
in the Performance Evaluation for self and supervisees including
timely completion of progress notes, assessments, treatment plans
and authorization requests. -
- Meets standards as defined in the Performance Evaluation for
direct service including accountability for supervisees, implements
and ensures adherence of the clinical model and/or evidence based
practices and quality of clinical practice for self and
supervisees.
- Meets expectations for being an effective supervisor and team
member.
- Completes required program reports including those needed for
supervisory responsibilities timely and accurately.
- Check e-mail/voice mail daily when working.
- Attends informational, clinical and management meetings which
may include all-agency, team and consultation meetings, staffings,
intra-agency trainings, etc. May represent LifeWorks NW at
community meetings.
- Continually increase level of cultural sensitivity, awareness
and competency.REQUIREMENTS:
- This position requires a valid and active QMHP credential
certification through MHACBO or a valid and active status (licensed
or registered intern) with an approved Oregon licensing board.
- Program Directors in mental health programs providing clinical
supervision must meet QMHP requirements and have completed two
years of post-graduate clinical experience in a mental health
treatment setting. -
- Program Directors providing clinical supervision in addictions
programs must have a CADC 2. If recovering from a substance abuse
related disorder, must be able to demonstrate continuous sobriety
under nonresidential, independent living conditions for the
immediate past three years. Clinical Supervisors in addictions must
also have -one -of the following: Five years of paid full-time
experience in the field of substance use disorders counseling; or a
BA and four years of paid full-time experience in the social
services field with a minimum of two years of direct substance use
disorders counseling experience; or a MA and three years of paid
full-time experience in the social services field with a minimum of
two years of direct substance use disorders counseling
experience.
- Demonstrated experience (3 plus years) in a program area
including two years of progressively responsible clinical and
administrative experience.
- Position may require a LPC or LCSW.
- Demonstrated knowledge of outreach, engagement, and/or
treatment strategies for the program population.
- Must be able to demonstrate competence in leadership, wellness,
oversight and evaluation of services, staff development, service
planning, case management and coordination, utilization of
community resources, group, family and individual therapy or
counseling, documentation and rationale for service to promote
intended outcomes and implementation of LWNW policies. -
- Ability to network and promote program in the community as
needed which may include public speaking.
- Good computer skills including a functional knowledge of
Outlook, Word and Excel. Ability to master use of proprietary
software including electronic health record system.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills and ability to
provide culturally-competent treatment services to diverse client
populations.
- May require access to car, valid driver's license, proof of
current automobile insurance coverage and verification of safe
driving record from DM, ability to meet LWNW driving
requirements.
- Ability to perform essential functions of job without creating
a direct threat to the safety of self or others.LifeWorks NW is a
private, non-profit organization providing prevention, mental
health, substance use treatment, and related social services to
youths, adults, and older adults in over fifteen locations
throughout Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties. LifeWorks
NW promotes a healthy community by providing quality and culturally
responsive mental health and addiction services across the
lifespan.Our core values-Recovery and Relationships, Resilience,
and Results-inform the work we do. The four pillars of the
strategic vision include Compassionate, Impactful Care, Holistic
Health, Passionate Team, and Thriving Organization. Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion are critical to successfully achieving the
mission. We know that "life works" when people get the help they
need and are dedicated to changing lives.
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