THRIVE Wellness and Recovery, Inc. · 11 hours ago
Assistant Program Director
Watertown, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$24/hr - $26/hr
1+ years expTHRIVE Wellness and Recovery, Inc. is focused on providing rehabilitative services to individuals affected by chemical abuse or dependency. The Assistant Program Director will oversee various aspects of the residential program, ensuring effective treatment and supervision of staff while managing patient care and safety.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising various aspects of the residential program
Collaborate with other agency programs to provide the most effective and individualized treatment possible
Using established best practices, develop programming and conduct services to meet the needs of the 820 residential population, including but not limited to group and individual services, and daily operations
Maintain supervisory paperwork, including supervision logs, supervision contracts, annual goals, PTO and training requests, and employee timecards
Participate in individual and group supervision according to agency and OASAS guidelines
Involved in interviewing and selecting staff for the residence; responsible for onboarding, orientation and annual reviews, staff development, education, training and disciplinary actions. Provide in-services trainings as assigned
Work with staff to ensure continuum of care, coordination of services and open communication; ensure emphasis on collaborative teamwork
Be accessible to all staff for direction in handling client concerns, crises and incidents, which include providing guidance and direction of reporting requirements
Assist in the development of orientation procedures and maintain updates to orientation manuals with current regulations and procedures
In the absence of the Program Director, prepare for and facilitate Multidisciplinary Treatment Team meetings and maintain meeting minutes
In collaboration with the Program Director, manage all aspects of the program’s day-to-day functions including but not limited to staffing meetings, utilization reviews, and quality assurance measures in compliance with regulations
Manage assigned caseload of 5-7 patients, using approved tools to evaluate, assess, and provide clinical services to patients
Maintain a safe environment ensuring the welfare of the patients; supervise and participate with residents during recreational, vocational, and educational activities, including but not limited to, meal preparation, cleaning, hygiene, nutrition, and daily chores
Responsible for oversight of self-administration of medications for patients
Be available for patient support, encouragement, and direction when needed
Conduct regular house and bed checks according to program procedures
Transport residents as needed
Provide services in a culturally and linguistically competent manner
Ensure the delivery of prompt medical attention in cases of illness or accident, report any such incidents to the Program Director, complete untoward incident reports and documentation as required
Supervise and maintain the development and documentation of patient records in accordance with OASAS regulations and the program meets all applicable clinical directives and guidelines of OASAS, state and federal regulatory agencies
Utilize the electronic health record to maintain patient records, complete reports, and scanning of documentation
In the absence of the Program Director, review the appropriateness of admissions and discharges for the program
Utilize multidisciplinary teams to collaborate on the provision of services for patients, to include working with the Vocational Educational Counselor to provide effective vocational and educational activities
Under the supervision of the Program Director, be responsible for building safety and oversight of program audits, monthly, quarterly, and semiannually; ensure adequate supplies for the program. Ensure that needed repairs are brought to the attention of the Program Director, Director of Residential Services, or maintenance department as needed. Place work orders in a timely manner
Utilize program consumables and supplies cost effectively
Monitor safety systems and emergency procedures within the program and coordinate with other staff in the oversight of these systems/procedures
Coordinate with the Residential Billing Liaison to assist with patient insurance related tasks/issues
Participate in the on-call rotation and utilize the on-call system as needed
Convey information inter/intra-agency and establish/maintain healthy relationship between referral sources and the agency
Participate in fundraising and other agency activities
Attend staff meetings, in-service and conferences/trainings as assigned; participate in relevant training while pursuing/maintaining CASAC and/or other licensure
Other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Possess a CASAC (Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor) certification
or NYS Licensure in the Behavioral Health field
or be a QHP (Qualified Health Professional)
or CASAC eligible with relative clinical experience in the substance use and/or mental health population and have one year supervisory experience
Must support a Person-Centered Approach to care and subscribe to the Professional Canon of Ethics
Company
THRIVE Wellness and Recovery, Inc.
THRIVE Wellness and Recovery, an innovative not-for-profit organization established in 2024, is committed to transforming lives through person-centered services that promote wellness and recovery for individuals, families, and the community.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase