Summary

The Program Director will report to and work with the Associate Executive Director to ensure all campus operations remain in compliance with rules and regulations required by the State of Missouri, Council on Accreditation and Medicaid.

The Program Director to the Associate Executive Director.

Responsibilities

The Program Director is responsible for supporting the direct care staff, developing treatment programing, and ensuring direct compliance with COA, Medicaid, Missouri licensing standards and the policies and procedures established by Missouri Girls Town.

1. Review all critical incident reports and use of locked seclusion area. Report all incidents requiring outside assistance to the Associate Executive Director and Executive Director immediately.

2. Carry a caseload of no more than eight clients (depending on type of client)

a. Meet with clients to provide individual counseling services as directed

b. Provide necessary case management for individual clients and act as the liaison between the referral source, family, school, outside services, etc.

c. Complete required documentation (paperwork)

1. Complete monthly and quarterly treatment plans based on care level

2. Complete monthly summary reports on individual clients

3. Complete annual assessments and other assessments as needed

4. Complete court reports

5. Complete necessary Medicaid billing for all therapeutic services provided

3. Provide group therapy sessions weekly

4. Meetings:

a. Attend assigned administrative/committee meetings

b. Participate in PQI committee meetings and serve on PQI Steering Committee

c. Attend additional meetings as needed (FST, treatment reviews, court hearings, vocational rehab, community support services, etc.)

5. Complete a minimum of 40 hours of continuing education to meet state residential licensing requirements

Qualifications

1. Minimum age of 25 years

2. Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the management or supervision of childcare personnel and programs

3. No criminal record of history of abuse

4. Class E Driver License

5. Ability to lift ten pounds

6. Handle with Care Verbally Certified

7. CPR and First Aid Certifications (Must be obtained before the end of probationary period)

8. Ability to demonstrate caring, tolerance, and patience when dealing with troubled youth

9. Ability to demonstrate understanding of philosophy, policies and procedures, strategies, and programs of Missouri Girls Town

10. Ability to work and communicate with both staff and clients

11. Exhibit leadership skills, strong communication and decisiveness

12. Ability to maintain the confidentiality of all clients

13. Ability to be on time and dependable

14. Ability to work independent with little supervision

Environmental/Working Conditions

Ability to work with the clients both inside and out at all times of the year. Hours outside normal business hours are required. This is an exempt position according to the FLSA. Salary is based on working a regular 12-month schedule.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, skills, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Benefit Eligible

Yes, after three months or at open enrollment.