Arundel Lodge Behavioral Health · 7 hours ago
Assistant Senior Program Manager
Edgewater, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$18/hr - $18/hrArundel Lodge, Inc. is dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals recovering from mental and physical illnesses. The Assistant Senior Program Manager plays a crucial role in supporting persons served through various responsibilities including transportation, money management, and life skills coaching, while adhering to the Recovery Model in all interactions.
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Responsibilities
Maintain familiarity with pertinent information for all individuals on assigned caseload, including but not limited to: Diagnosis, Psychiatric and Somatic history, Treatment Plans, Medications, needs
Identify and assist Persons Served in the pursuit of individual goals: 1. Complete Person Centered Planning Functional Self Assessment in a thorough, timely, and professional manner 2. Participate in the development of a treatment plan (IRP) for each individual on assigned caseload
Assess persons served stage of change on an on-going basis and apply interventions appropriate to the stage
All responsibilities contained in the Rehabilitation Specialist job description for assigned caseloads and /or shifts. (See Rehabilitation Specialist job description) During the Program Manager’s absence: A.Ensure that all work shifts are covered B.Maintain 24 hour emergency phone coverage C.Direct the activities of the team D.Review time sheets 1.Ensure accurate representation of hours worked and time off 2.Ensure approval for any overtime 3.Ensure correct math E.Conduct scheduled team meetings F.Take and distribute team meeting minutes G.Oversee the general functions of the staff H.Provide staff support as necessary III.Oversee condition of residences A.Coordinate operation’s requests B.Report unsafe or unfit conditions Duties continued IV.Coordinate Persons Served somatic and psychiatric needs with Rehab Specialists, Day Program Counselors, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Primary Care Providers, pharmacy and when appropriate, the person served
Medication Monitoring A. Assistant Manger I consistently follow established protocol and procedure as defined and taught in medication monitoring credentialing. B. Assistant Manager I complete initial and re-credentialing process. C. Attention to detail in following the medication monitoring procedure and proactively communicating pertinent issues to the nurse and program manager cannot be over-emphasized
Inspect Persons Served residential medication supply as agreed upon by the team VIII.Assist with new Persons Served move-ins A.Attend referral, discharge and admission meetings B.Ensure preparation of residence C.Coordinate receipt of move-in kit IX.Crisis Intervention: A. Assistant Managers I identify early warning signs of psychiatric and physical decompensation and take appropriate action B. Assistant Manager I diffuse and address behavioral and/or psychiatric crisis to ensure the safety. C. Assistant Managers I are able to distinguish between stressors and exacerbation of mental illness. D. Assistant Managers I are able to identify and promote the use of several different kinds of coping mechanisms
Assume other duties, responsibilities and special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Maintain valid driver's license
Maintain acceptable driving record
Work with little direct supervision
Complete tasks with numerous interruptions
Maintain proficient computer skills
Use professional language in written and verbal communication
Communicate essential information with the work team
Contribute positively to the work team
Practice recovery model interventions in daily interactions
Be fully aware of environmental stimuli
Interact with people of diverse cultures and communicate respectfully
Maintain agency acceptable drug testing
Maintain agency acceptable TB testing
Maintain agency acceptable criminal background
Maintain familiarity with pertinent information for all individuals on assigned caseload, including but not limited to: Diagnosis, Psychiatric and Somatic history, Treatment Plans, Medications, needs
Identify and assist Persons Served in the pursuit of individual goals
Complete Person Centered Planning Functional Self Assessment in a thorough, timely, and professional manner
Participate in the development of a treatment plan (IRP) for each individual on assigned caseload
Assess persons served stage of change on an on-going basis and apply interventions appropriate to the stage
All responsibilities contained in the Rehabilitation Specialist job description for assigned caseloads and /or shifts
Ensure that all work shifts are covered
Maintain 24 hour emergency phone coverage
Direct the activities of the team
Review time sheets
Ensure accurate representation of hours worked and time off
Ensure approval for any overtime
Ensure correct math
Conduct scheduled team meetings
Take and distribute team meeting minutes
Oversee the general functions of the staff
Provide staff support as necessary
Coordinate operation's requests
Report unsafe or unfit conditions
Coordinate Persons Served somatic and psychiatric needs with Rehab Specialists, Day Program Counselors, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Primary Care Providers, pharmacy and when appropriate, the person served
Assistant Manager I consistently follow established protocol and procedure as defined and taught in medication monitoring credentialing
Assistant Manager I complete initial and re-credentialing process
Attention to detail in following the medication monitoring procedure and proactively communicating pertinent issues to the nurse and program manager cannot be over-emphasized
Inspect Persons Served residential medication supply as agreed upon by the team
Assist with new Persons Served move-ins
Attend referral, discharge and admission meetings
Ensure preparation of residence
Coordinate receipt of move-in kit
Identify early warning signs of psychiatric and physical decompensation and take appropriate action
Diffuse and address behavioral and/or psychiatric crisis to ensure safety
Distinguish between stressors and exacerbation of mental illness
Identify and promote the use of several different kinds of coping mechanisms
Assume other duties, responsibilities and special projects as assigned
Company
Arundel Lodge Behavioral Health
Mission: Improving the lives of children, adults, and families, impacted by mental health and substance use disorders.
Founded in 1975
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase