Program Director of Respite - TEMPORARY

**At this time, this position will be available temporarily. Please apply for further information**

General Description

To provide overall oversight and management of the DMH Transitional beds in Berkshire County.

Essential Job Functions

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow and adhere to the policies and procedures of the Acute Care Division and the Brien Center
• Maintain ethical and professional standards
• Represent the Brien Center in a professional manner in all community contacts
• Demonstrate a commitment to the Brien Center’s mission and community mental health principles
• Flexibly respond to program needs
• Work cooperatively with other staff and team members
• Provide oversight of staff within the Brenton program.

CLINICAL DUTIES/PATIENT CARE:

• Treat consumers and referral sources in a respectful and caring manner
• Provide a complete diagnostic assessment to include risk assessment, differential diagnosis, and level of care recommendations
• Provide collateral information to community supports and assist the consumer in discharge planning process and connection to alternative levels of care
• Hold family meetings as needed
• Manage crisis situations as necessary
• Coordinate and collaborate with the Department of Mental Health utilizing the care and treatment plans for consumers in the DMH Transitional beds
• Work collaboratively with the crisis team, hospitals, and other referral sources
• Obtain authorization, utilization review, and collaborate with insurance companies as needed .

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide supervision to all the direct care staff at Brenton.
• Provide clinical direction and oversight  at Brenton.
• Write and review all clinical policies and procedures in conjunction with the Division Director.
• Complete performance evaluations on all direct care staff

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBLILITES:

• Maintain clear and legible client records and complete documentation in a timely manner
• Submit SAL’s and documentation at the end of each shift
• Attend and participate in clinical supervision with the Division Director
• Co- lead staff meetings with the Division Director and the other Acute Service managers
• Attend provider meetings and case supervision
• Participate in program development and CQI/QA projects
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• PhD, MSW or Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Psychiatric Nursing other equivalent graduate clinical degree
• Must be licensed in social work or mental health
• 2-3 year’s post license clinical experience preferred
• Must have valid drivers license and use of personal vehicle

Skills

• Excellent oral and presentation skills
• Leadership talent and ability to think quickly and determine and implement clinical decisions
• Demonstrate clear leadership ability to other team members
• Decisive decision making and clinical expertise in crisis theory and intervention
• Working knowledge of computers
• Knowledge of DSM IV
• Knowledge of community resources