Communication Skills, Community Health, Computer Skills, Corrective Action, Documentation, Federal Laws and Regulations, High School Diploma, Hospital, Licensing, Maintain Compliance, Medication Administration, Organizational Skills, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Analysis, Staff Training, State Laws and Regulations, Substance Abuse, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan, Writing Skills
Monday - Friday, 1st Shift. Travel throughout Berkshire County is necessary.
Job Summary
Provides supports to persons to live as independently as possible in a chosen, safe environment. Provides oversite to the program ensuring all licensing requirements and documentation are completed. Supervises staff and participation in intra- and inter-agency meetings and collaborates with care entities.
Essential Job Functions
- Adheres to all applicable state and federal regulations; ensures compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures, code of conduct, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
- Provides direct supervision to shift coordinators, site leaders, recovery facilitators and substance abuse counselors.
- Collaborates with Department of Mental Health (DMH), care coordination entities, hospitals, penal institutions, and families.
- Completes all relevant documentation as directed by DMH and agency including screenings upon admission, comprehensive assessments, and development of treatment plans including risk assessments.
- Facilitates trainings and staff meetings when indicated.
- Oversees any licensing corrective actions and assures all sites meet DMH regulations, including medication administration program (MAP) compliance.
- Provides training to Residential Site Supervisors and ensures all staff have required certifications.
Qualifications, Experience, and Education
- High school diploma. Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
- 5 years’ residential/community mental health experience (or similar population preferred).
- 2 years supervisory experience in residential programming.
- Basic knowledge of community resources.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
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Brien Center for Mental Health