Assistant Program Director - Fairfield, United States - Caminar

Caminar

Verified Company

Fairfield, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Position Title:
Assistant
Program Director

Program/Dept:
Full Service Partnership

Reports to:
Director of Services

Classification:
Regular, Full-Time, Exempt

Salary Range:
$78,000 - $90,000/DOEE + Full Benefit Package

Agency Description:

Caminar and our divisions transformed the lives of over 31,000 youth and adults across San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Francisco, Solano, Contra Costa, and Butte counties last year through education, behavioral health care, and support.

Driven by compassion, science, and our understanding of root causes, we deliver high-quality prevention, treatment, and recovery services to those with complex mental health, substance use, and co-occurring needs.

We understand that quality behavioral health outcomes occur when a person is supported in all their basic human needs, and we actively partner with our clients and the community to address the social determinants of health that lead to sustained well-being.

We are here to empower and support the most vulnerable members of our community to move toward wellness, resilience, and independence.

Caminar values diversity. People of all races, ethnicities, countries of origin, faith, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities are welcome here.

Position Description:

As a member of the Caminar Solano Senior Leadership Team, the Program Director primarily is responsible for the operation of the Full Service Partnership Program, including: clinical oversight; quality assurance; and ensuring that the program achieves and maintains excellence and meets outcome objectives.

They also participate in the leadership and management of the region as a whole and may be assigned special projects.

The Full Service Partnership [FSP] is an intensive psychiatric case management program that serves 44 clients from the ages of 25 and up.

The program is tied to dedicated medication clinics that are staffed by Psychiatrists and Registered Nurses. The program provides "wrap-around" services to some of Solano County's most vulnerable and psychiatrically disabled adults.

Services to clients include case management, supportive housing, medication support, counseling, connection to benefits, crisis intervention, and after hours warm line support.

Program philosophy embraces the "whatever it takes" model to stabilize and enrich the participant's lives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide clinical leadership to the staff, assure excellence of the quality of care provided by the program, and ensure that the program is provided in accordance with the principles of social rehabilitation.
Recruit, hire, supervise, evaluate and terminate staff in a timely manner and as necessary and ensure that all program staff members receive onetoone supervision at least monthly and written evaluations on an annual basis.
Develop and maintain productive working relationships with County staff and other system providers, and actively participate in meetings that affect the program.
Oversee the coordination and evaluation of all client referrals to the program and the management of admissions and discharges.
Oversee the development of client treatment plans and other charting documentation, including initial assessments, admission and discharge summaries, and progress notes.
Ensure that medical record documentation meets the requirements of all applicable standards and regulations and that all records are properly maintained, stored, and kept confidential.
Ensure that client treatment and rehabilitation is coordinated among all those involved, including therapists, other providers, and family members.
Ensure that Case Managers and other staff members are properly scheduled to work so that all shifts are covered and client needs are met.
Lead two weekly treatment team meetings and one weekly peer counselor/medication support staff meeting, encouraging participation from all staff members.
Ensure that all staff members are trained relevant to the needs of their positions and those of regulatory and funding agencies.
Ensure that medical record documentation in the program meets the requirements of all applicable standards and regulations and that all records are properly maintained, stored, and kept confidential.
Participate in Senior Leadership and Leadership Team meetings, including discussions regarding agencywide program development and operation and emerging issues that may affect client care or the agency in general.
Represent the program and Caminar as assigned to ensure a positive and caring public image, as well as appropriate visibility, and to reduce the stigma of mental illness.
Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and the policies and procedures of Caminar, participating in program reviews of regulatory entities when necessary.
Model respectful, caring, tolerant, ethical, and empowering relationships with all individuals served and employed.
Ensure that the program office e