Communication Skills, Community Health, Community and Social Services, Computer Skills, Corrective Action, Documentation, Family Planning, Federal Laws and Regulations, Hospital, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensing, Maintain Compliance, Medication Administration, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Coordination, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Analysis, Staff Training, State Laws and Regulations, Substance Abuse, Treatment Plan, Writing Skills
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.
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The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Inc