Regional Program Director - Level I

OKLAHOMA MENTAL HEALTH COUNCIL•Oklahoma City, OK

11d

About The Position

Manages the clinical activities of outpatient office(s). Under general supervision, directs and manages the provision of all outpatient services working with the Director of Operations to assure financial viability and contract compliance of assigned programs. Maintains knowledge and familiarity of the goals and objectives of the Director of Operations for the region. Provides direct care to consumers as administrative duties allow.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social science field and appropriate licensure
Two years administrative experience in a mental health setting, five years preferred
Must complete all in-service and external training requirements
Commitment to the mission of Red Rock BHS
Must have the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time
Must have the ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 25 pounds
Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time
Ability to use telephone, PC, fax machine, copy machine, and printer

Nice To Haves

Experience in working with community social service and health agencies, preferred
Excellent oral and written communication, preferred
Supervisory experience, preferred
Experience in or knowledge of working with low-income and minority consumers within a community setting, preferred

Responsibilities

Maintains knowledge of Director of Operations’ goals and objectives for location supervised
Works concurrently toward these goals and objectives with the Director of Operations by attending key meetings, preparing reports, etc
Works as a team member with other programs, communicating with other program leaders, and program staff in order to provide quality services to consumers
Maintains caseload and provides services to consumers, as necessary
Supervises staff
Prepares plans, facilitates, and implements direct care of consumers through groups, rehabilitative services, and individual case management and supportive services. Arranges outings for consumers, assesses clinical skill levels for appropriate placement in groups and reviews progress or potential problems. May be referred to most severe and/or critical consumers
Maintains core competencies in relation to working with co-occurring disorders through continuing education and implementing skills into all aspects of treatment
Maintains compliance with Medicaid, Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and any other funding/contract source
May provide triage services to assure safety of consumers and staff
Supervises students and other clinical and support staff when required. May provide specialized training when required
Participates in Red Rock hiring. With the Director of Operations or independently, conducts interviews for key upper level positions
Advises direction of grant search for Red Rock based on service gaps, community needs potential for success, and “fit” with Red Rock goals and objectives
Attends staff meetings, workshops, and seminars to learn Agency policy, rules, regulations, and procedures; participates in ongoing in-service training as well as pertinent external training
Supports and assists with the facilitation of Care Plans for consumers within the Red Rock Health Team
Performs other duties as required