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null lists this Program Director - Adult Community Crisis Stabilization (CBHC) at Brien Center for Mental Healt[...] opportunity in pittsfield, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
General Description
The Adult CCS Program Director is responsible for the clinical oversight and quality of care within the Adult CCS Program, in collaboration with the medical director, and ensures the provision of all Adult CCS service components. They are to be available for consultations regarding emergency or urgent situations.
Professional Duties / Responsibilities
Follow and adhere to the policies and procedures of the Acute Care Division and the Brien Center
Maintain ethical and professional standards
Represent the Brien Center in a professional manner in all community contacts
Demonstrate a commitment to the Brien Center’s mission and community mental health principles
Flexibly respond to program needs
Work cooperatively with other staff and team members
Provide oversight of staff within Brenton and Pomeroy programs.
Clinical Duties / Patient Care
Treat consumers and referral sources in a respectful and caring manner
Provide a complete diagnostic assessment to include risk assessment, differential diagnosis, and level of care recommendations
Ensure that all individuals at the CCS are evaluated on a daily basis as needed, assessing mental status and risk level, and ensuring appropriate clinical care
Provide collateral information to community supports and assist the consumer in discharge planning process and connection to alternative levels of care
Hold family meetings as needed
Manage crisis situations as necessary.
Work collaboratively with the AMCI, CBHC, hospitals, and other referral sources
Obtain authorization, utilization review, and collaborate with insurance companies as needed .
Supervisory Responsibilities
Provide supervision to all the direct care staff
Provide clinical direction and oversight
Write and review all clinical policies and procedures in conjunction with the Division Director.
Complete performance evaluations on all direct care staff
Administrative Responsibilities
Maintain clear and legible client records and complete documentation in a timely manner
Attend and participate in clinical supervision with the Division Director
Co- lead staff meetings with other memebers of the management team
Attend provider meetings and case supervision
Participate in program development and CQI/QA projects
Qualifications
PhD, MSW or Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Psychiatric Nursing other equivalent graduate clinical degree
Must be licensed in social work or mental health
2-3 year’s post license clinical experience preferred
Other Requirements
Ability to pass a CORI (Criminal Background) check and DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) check
Driver’s License and use of personally insured vehicle
Skills
Excellent oral and presentation skills
Leadership talent and ability to think quickly and determine and implement clinical Decisions
Demonstrate clear leadership ability to other team members
Decisive decision making and clinical expertise in crisis theory and intervention
Working knowledge of computers
Knowledge of DSM IV
Knowledge of community resources
Working Conditions
Work in an office or home like setting
Physical Conditions
Manual & visual dexterity; correctable
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
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Worksite address
pittsfield, MA, 01201, US
Who can apply
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