Project Pathfinder has been providing prevention programs for over 30 years. Using what we know about the factors that contribute to sexual abuse, we implement programs that stop abuse from happening in the first place. We are passionate about providing affordable and effective treatment services in cooperation with allied professionals who are involved in a client’s treatment plan. We are committed to working with clients on how to intervene to stop abuse before it happens and treat harmful sexual behaviors, so it never happens again. Our strong client relationships are characterized by a spirit of partnership and trust. Project Pathfinder strives to be a healthy and happy workplace and we are willing to accommodate employees with flexibility in hours and other personal needs. You can visit us at www.projectpathfinder.org.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES :
CLINICAL PROGRAM OPERATION
- Responsible for clinical programming compliance with outside agency guidelines. Integrate those requirements into the clinical program, staff training and supervision.
- Define target population for whom services are provided in conjunction with leadership team and in accordance with the agency’s mission statement and clinical philosophy.
- Be knowledgeable about current research in sex offender treatment and related disciplines, including state and Board licensure requirements; ensure best practices in service delivery.
- Maintain and update a therapeutic treatment program for target population.
Ensure program offerings meet the needs of clients and referring parties
Ensure program offerings and staffing meet referrer demandEnsure all clinical departments are well-staffed and trainedDevelop and / or maintain treatment materials for ongoing programming.Establish and maintain an ongoing method of program evaluation which measures the long-term effectiveness of the program.Engage in program development effortsMake recommendations for areas of growth for the agency (in terms of clinical service delivery)
Work alongside Leadership Team to research, find funding for new programming, etcWorkbook development; annual review for accuracy / updatesDevelop, coordinate and authorize program budget expenditures in accord with the agency annual budget.Oversee hiring, training, performance evaluation, and disciplinary action of clinical staff (in coordination with Supervisory Team and HR)
Oversee contract relationsConduct / attend regular meetings between PPI and contracted agencies
Offer trainings or informational meetings with referral agencies to provide up-to-date information on PPI program offeringsManage contract issues (in coordination with Supervisory team and / or Leadership team).Participate in negotiating new and monitoring existing contracts (in coordination with Leadership team).Conduct / participate in program audits
Supply contract reports / evaluation measuresOrganize and conduct community education trainings and other outreach opportunities.In coordination with Operations Manager, act as a checks-and-balance for accuracy in client billing and communication with relevant persons (e.g. primary therapist, probation officer).In coordination with Office Manager / Intake Coordinator, ensure a smooth and timely intake process in accordance with budgetary expectations and referral demandCLINICAL QUALITY ASSURANCE :
Work with clinical supervisory team to ensure quality of service deliveryEnsure clients are being treated according to agency policies and procedures
Create / implement regular channels for feedback from clients and referring partiesEnsure appropriate staffing patternsWork with Operations Manager to oversee policy and procedure compliance (e.g. chart audits, client payments, timeliness of charting and report completion).HIPAA compliance oversightWork with leadership on initiatives such as program, location, and / or service expansion / reduction, based on community / referrer needs and agency capacity.CLINICAL STAFF MANAGEMENT :
Oversee Clinical Supervisor TeamEnsure Clinical Supervisory staff are well-trained and supported in their work
Ensure PPI Values are reflected in Clinical TeamEnsure the quality of care provided through all PPI clinical staffFacilitate clinical team meetings, including group supervision, case consultation,Supervisory Team meetings, etc.Responsible for assessing need and assuring adequate clinical staffing patterns.Participate in all clinical personnel decisions.
Conduct annual performance reviews with assigned supervisees.Maintain and update audit system for monitoring client charts.Assess need for clinical training and manage associated training budget (in coordination with the Operations Manager).Maintain program competences in psychological testing, assessments tools and related policies and procedures.CLINICAL DUTIES :
Maintain small clinical caseload and / or clinical coverage (dependent on agency need)Observe direct services for quality assurance purposes.GENERAL BUSINESS OPERATION :
Participate as a member of the Leadership Team of Project Pathfinder, Inc. / Pathfinder Counseling Services.Work with Operations Manager and Executive Director to set strategic direction of the organization; develop best practices to achieve desired results; provide input on the agency annual budget; identify organization-wide issues, analyze and advocate solutions.Attend / Present for Board meetings as requested; Monitor contract compliance and RFPOTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED :
Attend agency meetings as neededPresent information at Board meetings, as applicablePerforms other duties of a similar nature or level as assignedDue to changing business requirements, the above responsibilities are not intended to be all- inclusive. Project Pathfinder, Inc. reserves the right to change or modify requirements at any timeSalary : $80,000+ (based on experience)
$3,000.00 Signing Bonus - ½ at 90 Days ½ at 180 Days
Board approved Supervisor preferred, can be obtained during employment
Knowledge / Skills :
Master’s or Doctoral level degree in psychology, clinical counseling, marriage and family therapy or clinical social work. We are currently seeking professionals that have experience with issues related to sexual offense and problematic behaviors.
Required competencies for this position :
Management Skills and Experience.Independent licensure (LPCC, LMFT, LICSW, LP); Board approved supervisor preferred.Knowledge of sexual abuse dynamics, knowledge of sexuality, sexual dysfunction.Knowledge of Criminal Justice system including sentencing procedures and probation / parole procedures or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the job.Analytical and problem-solving skills, strong written and verbal communication skillsSelf-directed, organized, and highly motivated, with a tolerance for ambiguityProfessional, responsible, dependableOpen-minded, collaborative, and team-orientedJob Types : Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Benefits :
Dental insuranceFlexible scheduleFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceVision insuranceSchedule : Monday to Friday
Work Location : In person
PROJECT PATHFINDER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
About Project Pathfinder :
Our goal is to help our clients understand that a sexually abusive act is an interpersonal violation and a symptom of underlying psychosocial dysfunction. We work with clients to develop effective behavior management skills and to resolve underlying issues that allowed the offense to happen. We emphasize developing meaningful and rewarding interpersonal relationships and a socially healthy and appropriate lifestyle. Our therapeutic process address the clients total needs : psychological, social, physical, spiritual, and sexual.
