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Westbrook Health Services, Inc. · 1 month ago

Program Director - Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Parkersburg, WV

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$80K/yr - $80K/yr

3+ years exp

Westbrook Health Services, Inc. is dedicated to promoting the well-being of individuals and families facing various challenges. The Program Director for Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) will oversee the management of the program, ensuring quality services and compliance, while providing leadership to staff and coordinating with other agencies.

Health CareMedicalMental HealthWellness

Responsibilities

Preparing individualized treatment plans

Conducting periodic assessments

Providing skills training and supportive counseling

Advocating for and assisting the consumer with obtaining needed services and maintaining eligibility for social services

Develops strategy for long range plan to support rapid growth within program

Provides leadership necessary to facilitate growth and improvement within program

Works with staff to assist in meeting productivity standards

Monitors and updates policies, procedures and operational guidelines of program to ensure compliance

Educates agency programs and community resources about program

Communicates regularly with other Program Directors to stay informed of concerns, questions, needs and achievements

Is responsible for general oversight of program functionality

Is responsible for the onboarding of clinical staff in conjunction with Human Resources, by scheduling appropriate trainings and shadowing of other clinicians

Facilitates communication between senior leadership and front-line staff by attending leadership meetings and serving as a conduit for important information

Manages the program budget ensuring expenses remain within budget and revenues meet expectations

Complies with federal, state and company policies, procedures and regulations

Maintains confidentiality of all information and complies with HIPAA regulations

Demonstrates knowledge of and supports Westbrook Health Services mission, vision, values, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards and code of ethical behavior

Qualification

Master’s degreeBehavioral health experienceSupervisory experienceDecision-making skillsCommunication skillsTeamworkComputerized medical recordsValid driver’s license

Required

Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately

Must have strong decision-making skills

Must work well in a team environment

Must work with staff, consumers and others in a professional, cooperative, ethical, respectful and effective manner

Must be able to work with a diverse group of people

Master's degree and valid master's level WV license in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Supervised Psychologist, or registered nurse

Three years of experience in behavioral health services, two of which must be in a supervisory capacity

Prior computer/PC experience using computerized medical records

Must have a valid driver's license and pass Criminal Investigation Background check and DHHR background check as well as post offer drug screen

Mobility and ability to sit for long periods of time, use a standard computer keyboard, bend, reach and lift up to 10 pounds are required in this position