Assistant Program Director - PROS

Job Description

Job Description

General Purpose :

The PROS Program Assistant Director is responsible for the oversight and supervision of the Intake staff and other identified team members.

Conducts regular review of groups and program participant charts to ensure compliance with NYS OMH Part 512 Regulations and Medicaid requirements, as well as fosters a strong recovery and rehabilitation environment in person or remote when necessary environment related to the treatment of individuals with serious and persistent mental illness in a person-centered, recovery-oriented environment.

Essential Functions :

Responsibilities will be conducted in accordance with standards and procedures required by funding sources and Goodwill. Tasks will include, but not be limited to, electronic health record maintenance, individual and / or group counseling, implement Individual Recovery Plan, provide participant services in specialization areas, such as substance co-occurring disorder, wellness, vocational / employment, family and other related therapeutic and evidence-based services.

Records and reports will be kept as assigned and in keeping with program regulations.

Manage a caseload of up to 25 consumers, including case management, collateral contacts, referrals, vocational assistance, and other needs, to coordinate services.

Provide supervision to Intake Recovery Counselor and oversee all aspects of the Enrollment and Intake of PROS Participants

Conduct required assessments including, Psycho-socials, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Vocational Readiness, Cultural, and Substance Use screenings and assessment.

Develop Individualized Recovery Plans (IRP) in collaboration with participants, on a bi annually basis, or more often as necessary.

Maintain and update demographic, treatment and employment data in electronic health records (Foothold AWARDS, OMH CAIRS database, and NYESS).

Actively participate in maintenance of the PROS program assuring cleanliness in the kitchen and common spaces

Develop and facilitate approximately 3 -5 groups, according to protocol and curriculum, which will cover CRS, ORS, IR and Clinical Services as dictated.

Conduct individual counseling sessions to assist program participants with attainment of the life role goals specified in their IRPs.

Document consumers’ progress towards goals in monthly progress notes and determine the need for addition or subtraction of services offered to each participant on an ongoing basis.

Coordinate treatment including the sharing of Individual Recovery Plans and Progress Notes for participants who are co-enrolled with other agencies.

Provide services according to Evidence Based Practices including Wellness Self Management, Family Psychoeducation (CCFC), Medication Management, Co-occurring Disorders (IDDT), and Supported Employment (IPS).

Coordinate follow-up services once a participant is ready for discharge from the program.

Act as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team, including participation in weekly administrative, clinical and utilization review meetings.

Assume overall responsibility for maintenance of client records, including timely documentation of services in Electronic Health Record (AWARDS), as required by Medicaid and the Office of Mental Health.

Develop and maintain collateral relationships with consumers’ other providers and family as clinically indicated

Carry a 24 hour support cell phone in rotation with the clinical team.

Other duties as assigned.