Mental Health Program Director - Outpatient

Position Summary:

The Program Director (PD) is responsible for the supervision and management of the treatment program, facility, staff and clients.

He/She consults with the Division Leader, Director of Operations and the Chief Executive Officer on an as needed basis to ensure services, program functioning and client treatment are being conducted in a manner consistent with the Discovery Behavioral Health mission statement and values.

Essential Job Functions:


* Oversees all aspects of the program to ensure quality and initiates any quality improvement that may be necessary.


* Supervise weekly Treatment Team Meetings to ensure consistent and effective communication between treatment team members; proper oversight of client development and progress and to ensure a team approach is utilized in the treatment of our clients.


* Monitor and assess staff morale and build team spirit and continuity.

Intervene and address any staff related issues that may come forth.


* Participate in the interview process in a collaborative fashion to determine the appropriateness and qualifications of prospective staff members.


* To provide adequate and ongoing training of facility employees, and sufficient oversight/supervision to ensure that all services are in keeping with the Discovery Mission Statement.



* Provide bi-monthly in-service trainings to all Professional and Counseling treatment staff.


* Areas of development and in-service training include but are not limited to:



* Diagnosis and Assessment


* Group Therapy


* Milieu Management


* Communication Skills

Evaluate and apprise each member of the professional staff, completes a written narrative clearly identifying strengths, weaknesses, and goals for the coming year.

These reviews are to be completed after the first three months of employment and yearly thereafter.

Contributes to effective teamwork by working independently with staff to combine their skills and energies in a focused manner in keeping with the Discovery Mission Statement.

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.

Works with staff and facility manager 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, residents, employees, and guests by maintaining a positive, caring and professional attitude.

Maintains a client caseload as appropriate to census, assigns client cases based upon match with each therapist, provides individualized treatment for each case.

Provides individual and family therapy...