Assistant Program Director - Community Services

Assistant Program Director - Community Services

Pittsfield, MA

Full time

Full time

Weekdays, 1st shift!

Essential Job Functions

• Adheres to all applicable state and federal regulations; ensures compliance with the organization's policies and procedures, code of conduct, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Provides direct supervision to site leaders, recovery facilitators and substance abuse counselors; provides indirect supervision to program coordinators and housing specialists.
• Collaborates with Department of Mental Health (DMH), care coordination entities, hospitals, penal institutions, and families for treatment planning and coordination of care.
• Completes all relevant documentation as directed by DMH and agency including screenings upon admission, comprehensive assessments, and development of treatment plans including risk assessments.
• Facilitates trainings and staff meetings when indicated.
• Oversees any licensing corrective actions and assures all sites meet DMH regulations., including medication administration program (MAP) compliance.
• Performs additional duties, as directed by management.

Qualifications, Experience, and Education

• Master's degree in license eligible field.
• Independent license preferred (LCSW, if waiver approved)
• 5 years' residential/community mental health experience (or experience with similar population preferred).
• Basic knowledge of community resources.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.