Residential Program Director - Behavioral Health

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Executive Staff Full Time Management Baltimore, MD, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

REPORTS TO:

Clinical Director

FLSA :
Exempt

About Us:

Tuerk House is a non-profit behavioral health system that serves nearly 300 patients a day, regardless of their ability to pay, through an innovative, integrative model of care that encompasses all aspects of recovery. It opened its doors in 1970 in Baltimore, providing lifelong healing and recovery, transforming lives and giving hope to individuals, families, and communities. Tuerk House has also been awarded Joint Commission Accreditation, the gold standard of health care.

Patients and families can have peace of mind knowing that we deliver quality, safe care!

Join Tuerk House and make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families seeking recovery and support!

JOB SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

This individual plans and conducts activities and counsels' clients on an individual and group basis. This individual is capable of performing independent and advanced work with clients within the program. He/she must demonstrate a working knowledge of the full continuum of care. In addition, this person must have a broad understanding of how a program operates and how each client moves along in the treatment system.

The individual is responsible for oversight of the residential houses and supervision of the staff and operations.

Work is performed in accordance with established regulations, policies and procedures, but employees are expected to exercise significant initiative and independent judgment in discharging duties. Work is reviewed by the Clinical Director through an evaluation of the completion of assignments as well as individual and group supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Keep records such as bio-psychosocial assessments, evaluation and keep client case records current according to the established guidelines.
• Coordinate collection of urine samples ensuring that all protocols and chain of custody guidelines are followed.
• Work with social agencies and managed care organizations, hospitals, clinics, courts and gatekeepers in carrying out tasks of persons with chemical dependency and/or mental health problems.
• Provide, facilitate and supervise individual and group counseling in planning to meet the needs of clients and assist them in utilizing these resources.
• Prepare treatment plans and histories; write letters, make reports and maintain documentation on client treatment records.
• Encourage, reassure and give needed support; recommend educational and occupational training and/or possibilities for placement.
• Provide assessments and evaluations based on appropriate criteria.
• Attend, participate and when necessary, help facilitate special events such as retreats, trips, workshops, etc.
• Responsible for full client caseload
• Attend, participate and when necessary, help facilitate all staff meetings.
• Support and demonstrate adherence to Tuerk House Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct and all personnel policies and procedures.
• Interview residents for admission or referral
• Monitor all city, state, and federal regulations for half-way houses to ensure compliance.
• Continue special training in areas designated by supervisor.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and appropriate professional certificates and credentials.
• All other duties as described in the job description or as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR

EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree with certified supervising counselor CSC-AD or CAC-AD required, LCPC or LGPC preferred.
• Minimum of five (5)…