Sheppard Pratt · 3 weeks ago
Program Director (Catonsville Day Program)
Catonsville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
2+ years expSheppard Pratt is a provider of psychiatric day programs for adults with serious mental illness, focused on promoting recovery and independence. The Program Director is responsible for the overall operations and management of the Residential Rehabilitation Program, ensuring quality service delivery, staff supervision, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Non ProfitEducationHealthcareCharityHealth CareSpecial Education
Responsibilities
Provides an efficient and effective program structure
Provides, implements and maintains a system for continuous quality improvement
Ensures that the program’s mission and its services are carried out effectively and efficiently
Monitors smooth day-to-day operation of program activities and service delivery
Assumes responsibility for assessing coordinating and implementing service planning needs of clients assigned to designated program(s) area
Implements new program services and quality improvement systems to meet the changing needs of clients and changes in the health care services delivery system
Ensures coordinated services to clients through effective interface with various program components and with external service providers
Manages the maintenance of program space, equipment and supplies, as necessary
Implements the hiring process, training and ongoing supervision and evaluation of program staff in designated area. Assists staff with plans to enhance professional growth including external and internal training and education
Reviews credentials, experience and performance of supervised staff and grants privileges for performing duties of job description at time of hire and as needed thereafter
Teaches, coaches and models skills for staff development including psychiatric rehabilitation skills, motivational techniques and cognitive behavioral techniques
Manages staff schedules and plans coverage for absences
Monitors staff, students, and volunteers for assigned program(s)
Implements program budgets. Monitors program utilization, revenue and costs
Keeps program(s) within budgeted expenditures and develops programming and structure that ensures that budgeted revenues are obtained
Ensures program compliance with all regulatory and accrediting bodies
Monitors and participates in the development of information management systems that produce accurate information for reporting, evaluation and planning and decision-making purposes
Ensures that current, accurate and complete documentation related to all service functions is maintained
Maintains compliance with applicable licensing, accrediting and funding standards. Prepares program for external program and facility site reviews. Develops and implements correction plans
Completes training and documentation as required by regulation and accreditation bodies
Establishes and maintains positive relationships with individuals served, families, and referral sources, and purchasers of service, staff and other service providers
Ensures safe work environment in designated work areas
Participates in team meetings weekly and attend other management meetings as assigned
Observes and reports any changes in individual’s conditions, physical and/or mental health
Manages difficult or emotional individual situations, respond professionally for requests for assistance and support
Assesses for health and safety and takes action with individuals, groups and environment
Responds to crisis situations safely and effectively
Thoroughly document all services
Qualification
Required
Work requires general and specific knowledge of behavioral health, recovery and rehabilitation generally obtained by a Bachelor's degree and two years' experience or an Associate's degree and four years' experience. If not degreed, 5 years of experience is required
One year of supervisory experience is required
Must be a licensed mental health professional or possess CPRP (certified psychiatric rehabilitation professional) at time of hire or within 6 months from date of hire. (This qualification is not applicable to Developmental Disabilities programs.)
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, ability to navigate through applications and utilize a keyboard to input required documentation into electronic health record
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to develop positive relationships with community organizations, clients and families; to direct staff and resolve problems and issues
Must possess a valid state Driver's License with a driving record that meets Sheppard Pratt regulations
Must possess a 4-passenger vehicle that meets Sheppard inspection and vehicle insurance that names employee as insured driver
Must be flexible to adjust schedule to meet program needs including evening or weekends
Requires On-Call availability
Preferred
Prior experience with electronic health record a plus
Company
Sheppard Pratt
Sheppard Pratt is a behavioral health and special education system.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.23MKey Investors
Horizon Foundation
2023-01-19Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Harsh Trivedi
President and CEO
Donna Richardson
Vice President & Chief Development Officer
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