Program Director - Children's Crisis Prgm.

Company: PATH People Acting To Help, Inc.
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Do you have the skills to develop and implement a program. Are you able to assess the needs of a program and ensure program objectives are met? Then we have the prefect job for you. As a Program Director you will oversee the daily operations of PATH's Urgent Care Center operational Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. for children and youth and the Children's Mobile Crisis Team program, operational 24/7. PATH, Inc offers paid vacation, personal and sick time, company sponsored 403b and life insurance. Click the link and apply for this exciting new position.QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in the human services field from an accredited college or university. Experience working with children, youth, and families. Excellent interpersonal skills. LCSW, LSW, LPC, LMFT or Licensed Psychologist; Minimum, a Master's degree in the human services field from an accredited college or university. LCSW, LSW, LPC, LMFT or Licensed Psychologist; At minimum, 2 years verified, paid, post-master's therapy experience with children/youth and training. Family therapy experience, supervisory experience, and crisis intervention experience preferred; Valid Driver's License and personal vehicle; Experience using electronic health record and basic skills in Microsoft Office software including Excel; Excellent interpersonal skillsSPECIFIC DUTIES:Oversee the daily operations of the Children and Youth Urgent Care Center (UCC) and Children's Mobile Crisis Team (CMCT), ensuring up to date knowledge and implementation of regulations, standards and agency policies and procedures.Provide direct supervision of UCC Program Director, CMCT Program Manager and UCC and CMCT Family Peer SpecialistsProvide rotating on-call coverage for CMCT and assure CMCT on call schedule has coverage at all times. Assure CMCT on call schedule has coverage at all times Assure staff coverage during all hours of operation in UCC and CMCTProvide direct coverage during times of surges and/or staff vacanciesProvide outreach to the community to promote the service, availability of resources and development of partnerships. Ensure staff provide trauma sensitive triage including any immediate crisis resolution Ensure crisis specialists/workers perform a thorough assessment of the presenting issues and concerns that is trauma sensitive and utilizes the crisis resolution model.Ensure collaboration with the UCC tele-psychiatrist and collaborate on a regular basis with the contracted tele-psychiatry agency. Ensure all recommended referrals/linkages including referrals requiring electronic submission to CBH, pre-certifications through CBH or other third-party insurances and all other community agencies & supports are made. Ensure children and families receive or are linked to recommended services within specified time frames and that follow up is occurring per CBH standards. Assure any follow up appointments are scheduled at a time and place convenient for families which includes the provision of evening and weekend appointments in the home and community 7 days/week.PI183242999

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