Assistant Program Director - Adult Community Mobile Crisis

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

Job Description:

ABOUT PATH INC.PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center. We offer a wide of array of services and supports to meet the needs of our community in Northeast Philadelphia. PATH regularly achieves the highest levels of accreditation including a 5 Star Provider Rating by CBH, Philadelphia's Managed Care Entity, and recognition and awards related to our high-quality, innovative programs and staff accomplishments and contributions.Our Mission? To Help Individuals Achieve a More Independent and Fulfilling Life.WHY WORK AT PATH?PATH understands the importance of having benefits, and so a comprehensive package is offered to our employees including:A company sponsored 403b retirement plan, Health Insurance (Medical Services, Prescriptions, Dental & Vision), Sick Leave, Personal & Vacation Time, Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability!JOB SUMMARY:To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being an effective team member. Responsible for CMCRT team oversight and the provision of clinical services to individuals served by CMCRT. Such services include assessment, crisis intervention, problem resolution, and linkages to behavioral health and community services 365 days/year with staff providing direct response 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.QUALIFICATIONS:At minimum, a Master's degree in the human services field from an accredited college or university At minimum, 2 years verified, paid, post-master's therapy experience in mental health.Licensed LCSW, LSW, LPC or license eligibleExperience using an Electronic Health Record, skilled in Microsoft Office software including ExcelExcellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skillsSPECIFIC DUTIES:Provide weekly individual clinical supervision to assigned Behavior Health Workers (BHW) and Family Advocates to ensure appropriate use of identified evidence based practices. Provide and assure staff receive all required trainingsJoin Crisis Workers, LPN's and CPS's in responding to crisis calls to provide support, supervision, training and modeling.Review each crisis contact with staff and assist in determining if additional behavior health and/or community referrals are indicated.Assure appropriate linkages to behavior health occurs in a timely, collaborative manner. Train and support staff in the development of safety/ crisis plans and use of identified structured evidence-based tools.Provide on call coverage on a rotating basis to provide support and guidance to during those hours a supervisor is not on-site.If contacted by staff who require on-site or dispatch support, you must arrive at the site designated location within 45 minutes.Provide direct crisis support and intervention during times of surges in calls and/or staff vacancy.Assure all crisis staff respond to crisis calls in the designated time periodReview and assure compliance with all documentation requirements.Develop and monitor staff schedules to assure adequate coverage at all times. Assure any follow up appointments are scheduled at a time and place convenient to individuals, which includes the provision of evening and weekend appointments in the home and community.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Minimal in nature. PI183243169

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