Program Director

GENERAL PURPOSE

This is an at-will leadership position within a program. Under the administrative direction of the Regional Director, this position is responsible for all aspects of program development, design, and implementation. Additionally, this position is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of assigned staff who perform the established duties of the program. This is a management position responsible for all phases of the management process within the assigned program.

The class is distinguished from the Regional Director by the latter’s overall executive responsibility for multiple programs within a specified geographic region while the former focuses on a specific program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Ensures staff compliance with productivity standards to ensure fiscal viability of program.
• Assesses, develops, and implements plans to meet programming and service provision needs.
• Provides “on-the-spot” support that is both helpful to the members and consistent with the philosophy of the program.
• Represents the Program at community meetings as assigned.
• Liaises with County personnel with regards to program design, audit, and other regulatory issues of contract.
• Conducts public relations activities in coordination with administration.
• Works with program staff and members to develop planning and evaluation strategies.
• Provides prompt intervention in the event of a crisis both to stop the crisis and to notify, when indicated, persons and agencies necessary for the resolution of the crisis.
• Ensures the safety, health, and well-being of staff and members.
• Monitors safety status of facility; represents or assigns a representative to the safety committee.
• Facilitates all-staff meetings.
• Responsible for budget development in conjunction with Fiscal Department; monitors budget on a monthly and annual basis.
• Ensures overall compliance with contractual agreement with County provider including outcomes.
• Ensures program meets quality management standards for documentation, billing, and service provision.
• Provides all necessary reports to the County and Administration in a timely fashion.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through four (4) years of varied and increasingly responsible experience as a provider of mental health services; minimum of one (1) year supervisory/management experience.

OPTIMUM:

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field, full licensure as an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC verified through registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), four (4) years of experience as a provider of mental health services, and two (2) years of supervisory or management experience.

License requirement exceptions available for TSS programs.

LICENSES; CERTIFICATES; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• California driver’s license & current vehicle insurance/registration
  
  
• Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport inclusive of bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles.

• License eligibility/registration with BBS or CA Board of Psychology

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Interested? Join us at our open interviews on Wednesdays from 2-4PM,
located at 10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 325, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670