What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Program Director position at COMHAR INC?
Description
At COMHAR, it’s our mission to provide health and human services that empower individuals, families and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives.
We are currently seeking an Assistant Director at our Outpatient Restoration Long Term Structured Residence (ORLTSR), located in Easton, PA. The ORLTSR is a therapeutic residential program the works with justice involved individuals, ages 18 and over. The individuals in the program have a diagnosis of serious mental illness and have been prosecuted on criminal charges. The program will provide mental health treatment to those who will be admitted on Conditional Release or those in need of competency restoration.
Responsibilities:
The Assistant Director works from a recovery framework within the team promoting individual and group psychotherapy using psychotherapeutic interventions, cultural competence, and trauma informed care to help individuals obtain their recovery goals. The Assistant Director is responsible for oversight of the clinical and administrative operations of the ORLTSR, as well as the residence and staff, ensuring that compliance is maintained with all requirements and regulations set forth by COMHAR and external constituents. This includes but is not limited to facilitation of all required inspections and maintenance of safety standards, development and implementation of policies/procedures, and compliance with all associated regulations pertaining to record keeping and reporting.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in a clinical discipline and 2 years relevant MH and supervisory experience
- Professional license, certification or registration is preferred if relevant to the position
- Forensic education or professional experience is preferred
- Work well in a collaborative environment; having the ability to use creativity with problem solving and adapt to changing priorities in a fast paced environment
- Strong clinical skills and knowledge of the behavioral health system
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace. COMHAR, Inc. is a not-for-profit community based health and human service organization founded in 1975. We do not discriminate in services or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability-related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state or local law.