Vinfen · 12 hours ago
Program Director (Mental Health Services)
Lawrence, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$61K/yr - $61K/yr
1+ years expVinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization committed to promoting recovery and self-determination for individuals with mental health conditions and disabilities. The ACCS Program Director will oversee the clinical, financial, and administrative operations of a residential program, ensuring a supportive environment and compliance with regulations.
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Responsibilities
Promote the engagement, housing permanency, community tenure, achievement of greater selfsufficiency and successful completion of tenure at the residence for all PS at the site
Manage a GLE or SIE residential site’s systems and procedures, including planning and implementing regulations and requirements, quality improvement initiatives, and intakes and discharges from residence
Collaborate with Team’s Housing Coordinator to facilitate successful and timely transitions to and from the group residential site
Create a helping environment in the residence in which family, friends, and others important in the lives of PS are welcome, respected and valued
Promote teamwork between Team and GLE/SIE staff to provide all Treatment Plan interventions in and out of residence as needed
At the direction of the LPHA Clinician, ensure that the non-clinical support interventions of each resident’s Treatment Plan are completed as outlined
Implement Safety Plans and Crisis Prevention and Response Plans as developed by Team for residents
Assist the LPHA Clinician in managing the quality and timeliness of residential staffs’ Treatment Plan documentation and Medicaid Rehab Option standards adherence
Monitor the staffs’ use of evidence-based practice techniques, request additional training from Team staff as needed
Support the provision of evidence-based practices and best practices to PS, including Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction; Housing First; Stages of Change; Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP); Seeking Safety and Cognitive Behavioral interventions
Manage the site’s DMH licensing adherence
Maintain the residence’s adherence to Medication Administration Program policies and procedures
Manage residential sites’ collection and use of resources including food stamps, program fees, representative payee accounts and Client Funds. Monitor expenses and residence’s budget. Submit information for billing procedures
Manage adverse events, including Incident Reporting; ensure corrective actions are implemented
Oversee Human Rights policies and procedures for residence
Ensure the maintenance, repair and safety of the residence
Maintain “good neighbor” relationships with residence’s neighbors
Maintain strong working alliances with other service providers of the PS in the residence, including Care Coordination entities
Hire, orient, provide day-to-day supervision of, and evaluate residence’s staff. Offer consistent and direct performance feedback. Conduct corrective action procedures for residential staff if needed
Manage relief and overtime resources to maintain operational excellence
Implement retention, recognition and awards initiatives for residence staff; provide career development guidance and broadcast promotion opportunities
Ensure required residential Performance Measures are maintained
Support staff training in, and use of trauma informed, recovery-oriented, person-centered, culturally competent and strengths-based approaches and skills training techniques in their work
Provide thorough and thoughtful documentation of PS needs and services
Promote healthcare, employment and education services access for PS
Participate as member of regional GLE/SIE Program Director Community of Practice Workgroup for continuous professional role competency development, mentoring and learning
Provides on-call coverage as assigned
Perform other related duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human services or related field required. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training
A minimum of one year experience in progressively responsible human services functions required
Experience working with people with psychiatric disability and/or co-occurring disorders required
Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport PS
All candidates for this position must be at least 21 years of age and have held a valid US driver's license for at least 6 months and should be able to pass a CORI, driving record, employment reference check as well as a multi-state background check
Additionally, all candidates must be able to become CPR and First Aid certified within two weeks of hire and become MAP certified within 150 days of hire
Preferred
Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner credential preferred
Management experience preferred
Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions
Benefits
$5000 sign on bonus; 1/3 upon completion of 30 days, 1/3 upon completion of 6 months, 1/3 upon completion of 9 months
Great training
Great benefits
Career growth
Job security
Company
Vinfen
Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization that provides services to people with disabilities or life challenges.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jean (Qing) Yang
President and CEO
Annette Kovamees
Interim Chief Financial Officer
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