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Elwyn · 1 month ago

Assistant Director

Milton, DE

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Elwyn is a mission-driven nonprofit supporting individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. They are seeking an Assistant Program Director to provide leadership and supervision for programs serving individuals with chronic mental illness, ensuring high-quality service delivery and compliance with regulatory standards.

Non Profit

Responsibilities

Ensures implementation of responsible clinical and management practice congruent with Agency mission, which result in a high-quality service to consumers and sound fiscal management

Educates staff on required licensing documentation and associated timelines and assures all required documentation is completed within established timelines including but not limited to the development, implementation, and evaluation of client treatment plans, assessments and required documentation based on program requirements

Assists in monitoring the delivery of services to individuals and evaluates the quality of services to ensure services are being delivered in a consistent, flexible, and responsive manner

In accordance with policy, regularly discusses clinical challenges encountered with individual to encourage alternative solutions. Documents group clinical sessions. Similarly provides administrative supervision, and documents the discussion Escalates performance deficiencies through the Performance Improvement process to medicate /resolve in timely manner

Ensures that program records (including clinical) are clear and thorough, and meet the reporting standards and timely submission of regulatory agencies assuring all deadlines of the required documentation are met

Supports staff education on topics of managing symptoms and stressors, psychiatric medications, co-occurring disorders, such as substance abuse (if needed), and skills and knowledge required to transition individuals to more independent living

Qualification

Master's degree in psychology2+ years in mental healthBehavioral health services

Required

Master's degree in clinical or counseling psychology, clinical social work, vocational/psychiatric rehabilitation, or education OR a bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in mental health services delivery

2+ years of experience in behavioral / mental health residential services

Must possess a current, valid driver's license in state of residence, have a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience within the United States, and have an acceptable driving record

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages

Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay

Paid On-the-Job Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth

Flexible Schedules

Retirement Savings Plan

Company

Elwyn

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Elwyn is proud to be a premier provider of support, treatment, and education for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), autism, and behavioral health challenges in the United States.

Founded in 1852

Media, Pennsylvania, USA

1001-5000 employees