Mental Health Program Administrator

Job Description

The Program Administrator (PA) is responsible for the supervision and management of the treatment program, facility, staff and patients. The PA consults with the Clinical Supervisor and Division Leadership weekly and on an as needed basis to ensure services, program functioning and patient treatment are being conducted in a manner consistent with Discovery's mission statement and values.

Responsibilities

Oversees all aspects of the programs functioning except clinical supervision 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 patient development and progress and to ensure a team approach is utilized in the treatment of our patients.

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 mental health Tech treatment staff. Areas of development and in-service training include but are not limited to:Behavioral modification

Group Therapy

Milieu Management

Communication Skills

Evaluate and apprise each member of the professional staff (in conjunction with the clinical supervisor for clinical team), completes a written narrative clearly identifying strengths, weaknesses, and goals for the coming year. These reviews to be completed after the first three months of employment and yearly thereafter.

Keeps in contact with the clinical supervisors to ensure they are overseeing therapist process of utilization review and assisting in the process of assuring that all patients stays are covered in some way (i.e. insurance, private pay, etc).

Ensure full adherence to the policy and procedure manual and that 100% or staff are up to date on reading and signing off on each new policy. Ensure adherence to health code policies, JACHO and licensing regulations. Provide oversight of any/all audits as necessary.

Works with staff to arrange coverage of all shifts. Ensure that adequate staffing is provided for shifts. Adjust staffing to match census when necessary.

Providing on-call support in conjunction with clinical staff and providing ultimate oversight when necessary.

Other duties as assigned

Work schedule is Monday-Friday. Our business hours are 9 am-7 pm. 3 shifts during the week will be 9 am-5 pm, 2 shifts will be 11 am-7 pm.