Program Director - Mental Health Services

Overview

  The ACCS Program Director oversees the clinical, financial and administrative operation of a GLE/SIE program that is designed to promote independence, community integration and full functioning of adults receiving mental health services. Based out of a Group Living Environment (GLE) or Supported Independent Environment (SIE), the ACCS Program Director will create a helping environment in the residence in which all are welcome, respected and valued by upholding Vinfen and DMH policies, supervising staff and coordinating clinical services within the program.

Keywords: mental health, behavioral health, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, ABI, acquired brain injury, care worker, care giver, social services, counseling, social work, group home, DSP, DDS, DMH, Direct Care, psychology, mental health, disability, rehabilitative, outreach services, human services, nonprofit, autism, crisis, trauma, advocacy, recovery

Responsibilities

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below:

• Promote the engagement, housing permanency, community tenure, achievement of greater self-sufficiency and successful completion of tenure at the residence for all PS at the site.• Manage a GLE or SIE residential site’s systems and procedures, including planning and implementing regulations and requirements, quality improvement initiatives, and intakes and discharges from residence.• Collaborate with Team’s Housing Coordinator to facilitate successful and timely transitions to and from the group residential site.• Create a helping environment in the residence in which family, friends, and others important in the lives of PS are welcome, respected and valued.• Promote teamwork between Team and GLE/SIE staff to provide all Treatment Plan interventions in and out of residence as needed.• At the direction of the LPHA Clinician, ensure that the non-clinical support interventions of each resident’s Treatment Plan are completed as outlined.• Implement Safety Plans and Crisis Prevention and Response Plans as developed by Team for residents.• Assist the LPHA Clinician in managing the quality and timeliness of residential staffs’ Treatment Plan documentation and Medicaid Rehab Option standards adherence.• Monitor the staffs’ use of evidence-based practice techniques, request additional training from Team staff as needed.• Support the provision of evidence-based practices and best practices to PS, including Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction; Housing First; Stages of Change; Wellness Recovery Action Plans(WRAP); Seeking Safety and Cognitive Behavioral interventions.

• Manage the site’s DMH licensing adherence.• Maintain the residence’s adherence to Medication Administration Program policies and procedures.• Manage residential sites’ collection and use of resources including food stamps, program fees, representative payee accounts and Client Funds. Monitor expenses and residence’s budget. Submit information for billing procedures.• Manage adverse events, including Incident Reporting; ensure corrective actions are implemented.• Oversee Human Rights policies and procedures for residence.• Ensure the maintenance, repair and safety of the residence.• Maintain “good neighbor” relationships with residence’s neighbors.• Maintain strong working alliances with other service providers of the PS in the residence, including Care Coordination entities.• Hire, orient, provide day-to-day supervision of, and evaluate residence’s staff. Offer consistent and direct performance feedback. Conduct corrective action procedures for residential staff if needed.• Manage relief and overtime resources to maintain operational excellence.• Implement retention, recognition and awards initiatives for residence staff; provide career development guidance and broadcast promotion opportunities.• Ensure required residential Performance Measures are maintained.• Support staff training in, and use of trauma informed, recovery-oriented, person-centered, culturally competent and strengths-based approaches and skills training techniques in their work.• Provide thorough and thoughtful documentation of PS needs and services.• Promote healthcare, employment and education services access for PS.• Participate as member of regional GLE/SIE Program Director Community of Practice Workgroup for continuous professional role competency development, mentoring and learning.• Provides on-call coverage as assigned.• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

About Vinfen

Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

About Us:

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers.

My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field required. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.
• Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner credential preferred.
• A minimum of one year experience in progressively responsible human services functions required.
• Management experience preferred.
• Experience working with people with psychiatric disability and/or co-occurring disorders required.
• Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport PS.
• Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions.

All candidates for this position must be a least 21 years of age and have held a valid US driver's license for at least 6 months and should be able to pass a CORI, driving record, employment reference check as well as a multi-state background check. Additionally, all candidates must be able to become CPR and First Aid certified within two weeks of hire and become MAP certified within 150 days of hire.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong commitment to the right and ability of people served by ACCS to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the clinical treatment, resources and supports needed to thrive in their community of choice• Skill in helping people integrate into the community through use of natural supports and basic community resources• Knowledge of program management practices• Knowledge of PS engagement strategies• Knowledge of operational management and administrative systems and procedures• Ability to form supportive, trusting relationships with PS and families• Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability and gender issues of PS• Knowledge of human, legal, and civil rights of PS• Knowledge of the effects of prejudice (including internalized negative attitudes about oneself), discrimination, and oppression of people with psychiatric disorders, and the effects of poverty• Knowledge and use of different communication and learning styles• Ability to make independent judgments and decisions• Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity• Knowledge of formal and informal housing assessment skills and practices• Knowledge of recovery-oriented, person-centered and strengths-based values and principles• Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally competent services• Ability to adhere to the standards of Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction; Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Housing First; Stages of Change; and Cognitive Behavioral interventions• Skills and competence to follow and provide interventions for effective Treatment Plan interventions, and to ability to train residential staff to implement non-clinical aspects of Treatment plans• Ability to collaborate effectively with other Team members to address the needs of PS in the Treatment Plan• Knowledge of data-driven decision-making processes and ability to encourage others to use data analysis as needed• Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment• Knowledge of documentation standards and requirements

Typical Requirements:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.• Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner credential preferred.• A minimum of one year experience in progressively responsible human services functions required.• Management experience preferred.• Experience working with people with psychiatric disability and/or co-occurring disorders required.• Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport PS.• Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions.

Driving Requirements:

Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or a personal vehicle. If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least one year, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.

Physical Effort:

Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways. Ability to assist PS with tasks of daily living. Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed. Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with PS, staff, and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Certifications Required:

CPR required within first two weeks of hireFirst Aid required within two weeks of hireMAP required within 150 days of hire

Pay Range

USD $62,197.00 - USD $62,197.00 /Yr.

Compensation: 62197 to 62197 (USD)