Director/Primary Therapist for New Beginnings (59376)

Job DetailsJob Location: New Beginnings - Salem, KY 42078Education Level: Bachelor DegreeTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareProgram Director and Primary Therapist Job Descriptions below: (if Therapist is Program Director rather than an RN). If Director is an RN a Primary Therapist is required to be hired.

 

PROGRAM DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION:

POSITION SUMMARY:     

The Program Director is responsible for the efficient and successful functioning of the program. These duties can be broken down into four major areas of responsibility: Clinical Management, Unit Management, Contract Management/Hospital Relations, and Utilization Management. The Program Director provides for the implementation of the therapeutic program to meet Hospital Standards, directs and coordinates the activities of staff to ensure quality client care, supervises unit staff, incorporates financial accountability into unit activities, and demonstrates the highest level of professionalism.  

SUPERVISION OF: 

Clinical and Medical aspects of the Outpatient Treatment Program, Therapist, Nursing, Certified Nursing Aide/Mental Health Technicians and Clerical/Transportation staff.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES:


Assures a therapeutic environment for clients, including client comfort, client rights and              client/family education/participation in treatment.
Maintains clients’ daily schedule to provide consistency, stability, and appropriate activities.
Assures client attendance at therapeutic activities.
Evaluates appropriateness and effectiveness of therapeutic activities, modifying these as indicated


            following consultation with Medical Director, Multidisciplinary Team, and as appropriate

            UltraGroup. 

      5.   Implements unit admission criteria, in conjunction with Medical Director.

      6.   Manages client’s Length of Stay (LOS) to meet multiple goals.

      7.   Implements Master Interdisciplinary Treatment Planning process and documentation according

            to unit and accreditation standards.

      8.   Utilizes a problem-solving approach.

      9.   Coordinates, facilitates communication between/among staff and physicians.

    10.   Maintains staffing according to budgeted FTEs.

    11.   Conducts monthly staff meetings.

    12.   Participates in hospital QAPI process, as required.

Position:  Program Director

13.       Works collaboratively and cooperatively with Medical Director.

14.       Participates in hospital committees, as requested.

15.       Assures compliance with Medicare, state licensure and hospital standards and Accreditation

            Agencies (HFAP, The Joint Commission, and DNV) requirements.

16.       Assures appropriate appearance, cleanliness, organization and orderliness of unit environment.

17.       Maintains a complaints log and follows up on incident reports according to hospital policy.

18.       Attends Department Head and other meetings, as appropriate.

19.       Coordinates activities with other departments as indicated or requested.

20.       Reports data and information requested to authorize individuals.

21.       Monitors and evaluates staff performance on an ongoing basis to meet job and program

             standards.

22.       Maintains appropriate employee records.

23.       Recruits and screens potential staff.

24.       Coordinates potential employee interviews with HR Director.

25.       Provides staff counseling, guidance and education to address job descriptions, performance, and

            identified problems.

26.       Provides regular and ongoing staff education.

27.       Creates an environment conducive to staff growth.

28.       Creates a cohesive group in the unit, which participates in the hospital’s culture.

29.       Implements unit business plan in regard to Average Daily Census on monthly basis and in regard

            to budget.

30.       Maintains knowledge and awareness of financial and regulatory issues affecting delivery of client

            care services.

31.       Establish/maintain appropriate patient/family rapport.

32.       Assures referral source follow-up.

33.       Participates in educational activities for unit visibility (unit tours, programs and presentations to

            groups, etc.)

34.       Represents unit at public events.

35.       Communicates effectively with individuals and with groups about unit, program, and hospital.

36.       Maintains expenses within budgetary limits.

37.       Will complete other duties as assigned by CNO, CEO, or Medical Director.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

•           Strong verbal and written skills

•           Good public speaking abilities.

•           Ability to communicate with Regulatory agencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, ABILITIES):

•           Graduate of an:


Accredited College/School of Nursing or Graduate School of Social Work. 


•           Possession of a degree in Nursing, Behavioral Health or appropriate health related

            field required.

•           State License:


Current state licensures as RN, LCSW, and LPC preferred.


•           Previous program management experience or acute care hospital experience. 

•           CPR Certification

•           First Aid Certification

•           Microsoft knowledge/Computer proficiency 

Position:  Program Director

SKILLS:

•           Computer operational skills

•           Time management skills

•           Self-motivated and self-directed

•           Multi-task capability

•           Excellent communication skills

•           Analytical and problem-solving skills

•           Tact and diplomacy in dealing with others

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The employee will be required to perform the following physical activities in the performance of their job duties: 

•           Sitting/Standing/Walking/Bending Over/Twisting/ Balancing/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping

•           Reaching Above Shoulder Level/Pushing or Pulling/Reaching Forward & Low/

•           Fine Finger Dexterity/Use of Head and Neck (Twisting, Looking Up & Down)

•           Ability to hear ordinary conversation is required.

•           Vision-Close and Distance-Color and Peripheral

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Employee may be exposed to patients with:

•           Infections and communicable diseases. 

•           Aggressive Behavior

PRIMARY THERAPIST JOB DESCRIPTION:

 

POSITION SUMMARY:     

The Primary Therapist provides quality and organized psychotherapy for identified clients and families, with special emphasis on treatment and discharge planning needs.  He/She maintains accurate and up-to-date knowledge of all relevant regulations and standards regarding the provision of services and of the implementation of treatment and discharge planning. They demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of performance.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES:


Interviews clients and families or significant others to obtain social history and data pertaining to


 treatment and discharge planning.


Demonstrates respect for patient rights by maintaining patient privacy, dignity, safety,


 confidentiality, and right to refuse or consent to treatment.   


Meets in individual, group or family sessions with clients, families, or both, as requested by


 Medical Director. 


Completes Psycho-social Assessment and develops therapy section of multi-disciplinary plan of


 treatment. 

      5.   Consults with nurse on multi-disciplinary Treatment Plan

      6.   Completes all admission paperwork within designed time frame. 

      7.   Plans and administers treatment in junction with Medical Director’s diagnosis and Plan of

            Treatment. 

      8.   Organizes and leads structured group sessions of counseling, as well as conducts individual and

            family therapy sessions as needed per patient treatment plan and Medical Director request/orders.

      9.   Updates patient Treatment Plan and adjust treatment modality as needed to better serve patient

            needs.

     10.  Completes therapy notes and documentation by end of each shift unless approved by supervisor to

            complete the next day. 

     11.  Works with other interdisciplinary team members on patient goals, educational needs, social

            needs, and family relations.

Position:   Primary Therapist         

     12.  Functions as the Discharge Planner by accurately completing all forms and documents related to

            discharge, as necessary with input from all members of the staff.

     13.  Represents the program at educational meetings as requested by Program Manager. 

     14.  Works cooperatively with the Program Manager in ensuring that all relevant regulations and 

            standards are met, including Medicare, state licensure requirements, accreditation rules and 

            regulations. 

     15.  Collects and compiles data and completes reports as requested by the hospital, Medical Director, 

            Program Director/Manager and UltraGroup, and as required by the unit’s Quality Assurance 

            Performance Improvement (QAPI) Plan.

     16.  Assists in the monitoring and evaluation of psychotherapy, social services, and discharge planning 

            as specified in the QAPI Plan.

     17. Will complete other duties as assigned by Program Director.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

      1.   Strong verbal and written skills and public speaking abilities

      2.   Ability to effectively communicate with all customers to accomplish appropriate patient outcomes

      3.   Ability to communicate with Regulatory agencies.

      4.   Ability to respond to patient/family complaints or concerns

SKILLS:

      1.   Excellent communication skills

      2.   Effective resource management skills

      3.   Reading/comprehension of written instructions.

      4.   Analytical thinking and problem solving skills

      5.   Self-motivated and self-directed and works in a dependable manner.

      6.   Computer skills

      7.   Asks questions to identify and ensure accurate interpretation of customer needs.           

      8.   Flexible in adapting to changing situations and overcoming obstacles.  

      9.   Multi-task capability

     10.  Ability to plan and implement new programs

     11.  Ability to teach others

     12.  Takes extra measures to maintain high standards of quality.

     13.  Tact and diplomacy in dealing with others

     14.  Effective resource management skills

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:


Demonstrates knowledge, skills and behaviors appropriate to the populations served by the 


Behavioral Health Unit.

EDUCATIONAL:

     1.    Master’s degree in Counseling or Behavioral Science from an accredited Graduate School.

     2.    Has current licensure as LCSW or LPC. 

     3.    Two to three years of clinical experience with older persons, or hospital/nursing home

            experience preferred.

     4.    Must meet any applicable state licensure standards.

     5.    CPR Certification

Position: Primary Therapist

     6.    CPI Certification

     7.    Knowledge of community resources

     8.    Microsoft knowledge/Computer proficiency 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:


The employee will be required to perform the following physical activities in the performance of


 their job duties: 

     2.    Sitting/Standing/Walking/ Bending Over/Twisting/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping/Balancing. 

     3.    Reaching Above Shoulder Level-Pushing or Pulling-Reaching Forward & Low-Fine Finger 

            Dexterity.

     4.    Lifting or carrying 

     5.    Ability to hear ordinary conversation is required and  

     6.    Vision-Close and Distance-Color and Peripheral.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Employee may be exposed to:

     •      Patients with infections and communicable diseases. 

     •      Patients with aggressive behaviors.

 

 

 

 Qualifications