Licensed Psychologist (STP) Program Director – Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST) Forensic Unit Sylmar 165k+ 10K upfront

The Hire Mark -

The Hire Mark is recruiting a Full Time Licensed Psychologist to work as a Program Director of a IST Forensic Unit in a SNF / STP Facility.

Pay is 165k and up.

$10,000 Sign on Bonus

The essential functions of your job are the following :

To carry out the essential functions of rehabilitation services in accordance with Title 22 : 72001 -

22 : 72713, Code of California Regulations.

Administers rehabilitation services with local, state, federal codes and regulations and corporate

policies and procedures based on acuity of residents.

The Program Director is in charge of the day-to-day operations of the IST Forensic Unit, including

supervision of staff, communication with relevant stakeholders and coordination with facility

administration.

Sufficient verbal and written communication skills to perform task required.

Delegation of Authority

As the Program Director you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability

necessary to carry out your assigned duties.

Job Functions

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states

or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific

statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an

essential function of the position.

Administrative Functions

Personnel administration (e.g., hiring, scheduling, personnel relations, personnel policies.).

Administrative supervision of the counseling staff.

Administrative supervision of staff including the Floor Supervisors, Competency Trainers, Evaluators,

Counselors and Activity Aides.

Clinical supervision of counseling staff.

Clinical supervision of designated interns (if applicable).

Periodic chart audits.

Coordination of in-service education.

Supervision of day-to-day operations of the IST Forensic Unit.

Communication with and coordination of services with various stakeholders including the California

Department of State Hospitals (DSH), Placement Management Unit (PMU), and other community

hospitals or facilities.

Management of the admissions and discharge process for IST patients.

Review of and update to the program policies and protocols on occasion and as necessary.

Performance of other duties as assigned by the Community Program Director or facility Administrator.

Other Responsibilities

Respond to any request for Code Strong .

Staff Development

Attend and participate in all mandatory in-service educational classes and on-the-job training

programs.

Duties and responsibilities assigned for the safe and continued operations of the facility.

Safety and Sanitation

Reports all unsafe / hazardous conditions, defective equipment, etc., immediately.

Equipment and Supply Functions

Reports equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to your Supervisor as soon as possible.

Ensures supplies have been replenished in work areas as necessary.

Assures that work / assignment areas are clean and records, files, etc., are properly stored leaving

such areas on breaks, end of work day, etc.

Resident Rights

Maintains confidentiality of resident information.

Knocks before entering a resident’s room.

Follows DHS and DMH resident’s rights in accordance to Title 22

Working Conditions

Is subject to frequent interruptions.

Works beyond working normal working hours, weekends and holidays and other shifts / positions as

necessary.

Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-

disaster, etc.).

Attends and participates in continuing educational programs, and maintains necessary licensing

requirements.

Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the day, as well as to

reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.

Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS

and Hepatitis B Viruses.

Communicates with Rehabilitation Department and other department personnel.

Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, visitors, etc.

Is involved with residents, family members, personnel, visitors, government agencies and

personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.

May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Specific Requirements

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Most possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors and the general public.

Must possess the ability to work harmoniously with other personnel.

Must possess the ability to minimize waste of supplies, misuse of equipment, etc.

Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them

into existing practices.

Be able to follow written and oral instructions.

Must maintain confidentiality.

Must have good organizational and problem solving abilities.

Be knowledgeable with computers, including basic programs like Word, Excel, e-mail, and data

input.

Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Must have working knowledge about PC 1370 (IST) and programs related to serve that population.