Assistant Program Manager (82013)

Centurion is proud to be the provider of medical and mental health services to the PA Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a full-time Statewide Assistant Program Manager to support our state correctional facilities across the state of Pennsylvania.

Salary-$95,000

Location: Central, PA with 50% traveling throughout the state. Hybrid role

Schedule: 40 hours/week, Mon-Fri, between the hours of 7am-5pm

Under the direction of the Regional Vice President, assist Program Manager in managing the overall clinical and non-clinical functions and activities of a multidisciplinary team providing services to incarcerated offenders in a correctional setting to meet service delivery requirements of a specific Centurion contract.

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Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Provide technical and administrative oversight to staff, addressing and resolving problems or conflicts

Develop MHM staff into a cohesive effective mental health staff

Hire, orient, counsel, supervise, train, review, and evaluate the work of a multidisciplinary team

Coordinate the annual performance review process for staff in a timely manner

Formulate and/or communicate and implement contract-specific policies and procedures

Ensure that clinical practices are consistent with NCCHC mental health standards

Update executive management on overall program's progress and/or needs in staffing, performance, CQI, legal compliance and budget/fiscal management

Serve as MHM liaison to client in collaboration with the Program Manager and Regional Vice President

Review and evaluate treatment and administrative procedures and outcomes

Respond to inquiries and concerns of contract and site correctional administration

Coordinate/delegate responsibility for offender discharges or transfers

Monitor, assess and advise staff on clinical or MHM or facility related procedures and protocol as needed

Ensure regular conduct and documentation of staff meetings

Coordinate Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program and performance audits

Ensure that recommendations from CQI and performance audits are implemented and the results of the corrective actions are monitored

Ensure that grievances received from offenders and others receive a prompt and clinically responsible response

Ensure compliance with all facility and MHM policies, and Federal and State laws, regulations, and guidelines including HIPAA

Ensure that MHM staff coordinates care closely with custody staff while maintaining a positive, collaborative relationship

Maintain an ethical commitment to ensure confidentiality within the limits of a correctional environment

Ensure that care to offenders is delivered by MHM staff in a nonjudgmental/nondiscriminatory manner to protect the autonomy, dignity and rights of offenders

Understand and adhere to safety and security rules and regulations of the institution

Other duties as assigned Job Title: Assistant Program Manager Alternate Title: FLSA: Exempt Latest Review Date: 12.18.19

Education/Credentials/Experience

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Hospital Administration, Health Care Administration, Health and Human Services, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field from an accredited college or university required

Prior experience as a Health Care Administrator, Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Registered Nurse preferred

Must be able to pass background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable

Must maintain current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR certification

One (1) year management experience in a comprehensive mental health program

Experience in the DOC / Jail system is a plus

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