Crisis Residential Facility Director (Beth Manor)

Job Description

Job DescriptionTITLE: Crisis Residential Unit DirectorCLASSIFICATION: Clinical Management IISALARY RANGE: $52,000- $79,124SUPERVISOR: Clinical Director

DEFINITION:

This is responsible professional work as a clinical administrator, supervising the operations of a 16-bed crisis residential facility.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Function as a support agent to all clients in the program, supervising their day-to-day activities in accordance with the established schedule and procedures of the program.
• Coordinate 24- hour staff coverage of the program.
• Assist in evaluating the clients' general medical and mental status.
• Provide emergency assessment in regard to clients' medication and mental status.
• Responsible for contacting the doctor when any significant change in client medication is indicated.
• Responsible for completing all forms and paperwork required by the Agency.
• Participate in training activities to increase skills and become more knowledgeable in methods and techniques used in the care of psychiatric clients and in the use and effects of psychotropic drugs.
• Document all services in the Electronic Health Record.
• Ensure program meets all standards, to include DMH, Medicaid, Life Safety and any other applicable standards
• Supervise all staff assigned to the program, ensuring they are completing their duties according to their job descriptions.
• Serve as liaison to community, stakeholders, first responders, and other referring agencies, providing education and information as needed.
• Participate in clinical staffing of consumers with other Program Directors and Supervisors.
• Ensure the Intensive Day Treatment Program is operating according to standards.
• Ensure the facility is maintained in terms of cleanliness, with adequate supplies for operation of the program, overseeing the inventory of office supplies, nursing supplies, food, and other such items.
• Monitor length of stay within the unit, ensuring that estimated lengths of stay are not exceeded.
• Monitor staff productivity.
• Conduct staff evaluations.
• Ensure all staff vacancies are filled .
• Provide direct services as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of principles, techniques, and standards of mental health CARE.
• Knowledge of individual and group behavior with emphasis on the problems of the mentally ill.
• Knowledge of psychotropic drugs.
• Ability to relate warmly to clients.
• Ability to recognize in clients any adverse reactions to medication.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EITHER:

• Have a Master's Degree in the behavioral sciences from a recognized college or university with a clinical practicum plus two years post master's experience in a direct service functional area, and be license eligible with licensure within three months of hire

OR:

• Be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alabama with two years' experience in nursing, preferably in a psychiatric setting with decision making responsibilities. Experience working independently with little supervision is desired. Must hold a current CPI, Red Cross First Aid and CPR certificate. Must meet requirements of Medicaid for approved Medicaid Provider Status.
• Must hold and maintain a driver's license valid in Alabama. Must have and maintain a driving record that is acceptable to the Authority's insurance carrier. Must maintain liability coverage on personal vehicles.