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Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This
position may require time beyond the normal working day to adequately
meet job demands.
Employee Benefits: Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Life,
health, dental, disability insurance and retirement.
Responsible To: Vice President and Chief Operations Officer
Responsible For: Mental Health Specialists
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Mental Health Services Program Director performs functions
necessary to fulfill the mission of WITCO as a not for profit company
providing services for individuals with disabilities. The Director is
responsible for the design, implementation, and management of the
community based Mental Health Service progam. The Director performs
executive functions including budget management and strategic
planning. The Director maintains responsibility for the health and
safety of all staff and consumers participating in the Mental Health
Services program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
Obtain resources and materials necessary to facilitate the
delivery
of services specified in the plans of each person served.
Supervise and train Mental Health specialists in developing,
implementing,
evaluating, and revising plans for persons served.
Serve as WITCO representative to referral agencies in all
matters
pertaining to community based mental health services.
Maintain communication with all members of the
interdisciplinary
teams for persons served including but not limited to primary care
providers, psychiatrists, counselors, parents, ancillary personnel,
schools and other agencies regarding concerns and program services.
Maintain program in compliance with accreditation standards
and
regulatory agencies.
Maintain responsibility for the safety of persons served and
staff supervised, and assure that all program sites are maintained
in a safe and healthy manner.
Prepare monthly outcome reports, other surveys, and
management reports, and continue to develop and implement a quality
assurance program.
Maintain contact with all referral sources to evaluate
services, to solicit referrals, and take action to correct program
deficiencies as needed.
Prepare annual budget and manage Mental Health Services in
accordance with Board approved budget and provide monthly billing
documentation.
Interview, hire, supervise, train, evaluate, counsel, and
discipline program staff.
Make public speeches and presentations on behalf of WITCO and
participate as an active member of civic and professional
organizations.
Advocate for the rights and protection of persons served from
verbal, mental, physical and sexual abuse.
Participate in all fund raising events sponsored by or held
for WITCO.
Attend and actively participate in meetings as required.
Attend training sessions, workshops, and conferences.
Adhere to all standards, policies and procedures promulgated
by the Board of Directors and the president and Chief Executive
Officer.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must have one of the following qualifications:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Masters Social
Worker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist, Certified Psychiatric Nurse (RN), Licensed
Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Nurse, R.N, Licensed
Psychologist,Licensed Physician or Psychiatrist
Experience with preparing and written materials and reports
and maintaining record keeping system.
Basic computer skills.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test and criminal history
check.
Must have a valid drivers license, proof of insurance and
excellent driving record.
SUPERIOR QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of Idaho Basic and Enhanced Mental Health Service
Provisions.
Ability to provide Continuing Education training for staff.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical requirements of this position include: ability to lift
up to 20 pounds and perform repetitive motions in an office setting.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics here are representative to those
an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
the job:
Work with individuals with mental health and developmental
disabilities.
Drive your personal vehicle to accompany persons served to
appointments as directed by their individual treatment plans.
Applications: Available at WITCO, Inc.
3919 East Ustick Road
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 454-3051
Closing Date: October 31, 2009
You may also submit your cover letter and resume by using the APPLY
FOR THIS JOB! link provided below.
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