What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapeutic Programs Director position at Office of Shared Administration (WV)?
Are you a compassionate, organized mental health professional ready to step into a leadership role? We are seeking a dynamic Clinical Services Supervisor to lead our dedicated team of Mental Health Therapists, MICA staff, and clinical personnel. Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Services Director, your role is to ensure that our therapeutic programs run seamlessly, meet all regulatory standards, and deliver exceptional care to our patients.
If you are a collaborative leader who is equally passionate about team development, program innovation, and direct patient care, we want you on our team!
If you are a collaborative leader who is equally passionate about team development, program innovation, and direct patient care, we want you on our team!
Provides general supervision for Clinical Services staff to include Mental Health Therapists, MICA and assigned staff/interns/volunteers related to scheduling and staffing needs. Conducts Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) on services provided by the Clinical Services Department. Provides individual, couple, family, and/or group sessions in accordance with the developed treatment plan. Ensure documentation or reviews is based on treatment plan goals/objectives and reflects progress or failure to progress towards goals. Monitor and aid in develop therapeutic treatment programs that benefit our patients in their recovery. Assists in developing Policies and Procedures for the Clinical Services Department to meet hospital requirements. Participates as a member of the Patient Treatment Team, individualizing patient’s treatment as needed. Cross-trained to be able to cover all programming areas of relevant Clinical Services. Provide crisis intervention when necessary. Schedule daily work assignments for all subordinates to ensure that patients' goals are being addressed and that all programs operate on schedule.
Education: | Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. |
Licensure/Certifications: | None. |
Experience: | Three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience providing rehabilitation, psychiatric, recreational, or occupational therapy. Employment in a psychiatric or health care setting that does not involve therapy will not qualify. |
Experience Substitution: | Registration as a Therapeutic Recreation Assistant or a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist as certified through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience. |
Please note: To ensure the safety and well-being of our patients and staff, the following screenings are mandatory for employment.
Background Screening: Applicants must successfully pass a comprehensive background check.
Drug & Alcohol Testing: Selected applicants must successfully complete a chemical urinalysis and a breath-analysis drug and alcohol screening test.
Ongoing Compliance: All employees shall be subject to drug and alcohol testing upon probable cause, as set forth in Agency and Bureau policies.
William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital, located in Weston, West Virginia, is a 200-bed acute psychiatric care facility owned and operated by the West Virginia Department of Health Facilities. William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital holds accreditation from The Joint Commission and certification from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The hospital offers a wide range of services to patients, including those committed to the hospital through civil commitment and, for forensic patients, those ordered by the judicial system. Through ongoing collaboration with West Virginia University’s Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry, a variety of medical and clinical professionals partner with the hospital’s staff to work diligently with patients to achieve a smooth transition back to the community after discharge.
Background Screening: Applicants must successfully pass a comprehensive background check.
Drug & Alcohol Testing: Selected applicants must successfully complete a chemical urinalysis and a breath-analysis drug and alcohol screening test.
Ongoing Compliance: All employees shall be subject to drug and alcohol testing upon probable cause, as set forth in Agency and Bureau policies.
Salary : $52,575 - $87,625