Assistant Program Director (Adult Program)

The Assistant Program Director works closely with the Program Director to provide leadership and support for the assigned site’s program’s operations.

Job Functions and Duties:

• Assumes routine administrative responsibilities as indicated and assists in the development and implementation of the program policies and procedures.
• Develops and coordinates individual behavior and group therapies and provides oversight for other therapists and clinical support staff.
• Provides individual patient assessments, develops special treatment plans, and coordinates the implementation of the plan.
• Evaluate effectiveness and report to the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Attends unit meetings, actively participates in the identification of areas for improvement, and works in collaboration with the Program Director to implement programmatic revisions.
• Supporting role as liaison between the community and the facility by creating a positive image and networking with appropriate organizations.
• Work with program directors to recruit, attract and retain high-quality staff for the facility.
• Ensure that EEC state regulations are translated into program policies.
• Ensure that appropriate paperwork for accreditation and analysis is completed in a timely fashion.
• Understand, implement and ensure that GenPsych’s organizational policies, procedures and goals are followed.
• Implement all quality management initiatives for the site including patient care and relations, JACHO and other licensure accreditation compliance, risk management and safety, performance improvement and infection control.
• Assist in coordinating ongoing assessments of GenPsych’s current practices to identify treatment alternatives and strategies for delivery of programs and individualized services.
• Assumes other responsibilities as directed.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, management/human resources training preferred.
• New Jersey licensure in good standing: Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Associate Counselor, or post-doctoral student enrolled in clinical supervision with full licensure pending; or
• New Jersey full licensure in good standing: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
• At least five years of previous experience in implementing mental health programs on the clinical level.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with a multidisciplinary staff.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to work with both the community and senior management.
• Outstanding organization and leadership abilities.
• Flexibility and ability to think outside of the box.
• Ability to work with clients and their families to create optimum results.
• Familiarity with community support systems, health care and human service resources, court and police activities, etc.
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to professional code of ethics.
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with state Mental Health Code.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person