Program Director - Children and Families Services

Job DetailsJob Location: Maple Street - Brainerd, MN 56401Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 SalaryJob Shift: DayNorthern Pines Mental Health Center is proud to offer competitive wages and an exceptional benefits package!  

 

We are seeking a Program Director to join our Children and Families Team. This role is responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operations as well as long-term strategic development of  Children's Therapeutic Support Services (CTSS) within Northern Pines Mental Health Center. This full-time role will operate throughout our six-county service region.

 

Essential Functions include:


Complete all supervisory functions for Children and Families staff including but not limited to: recruitment and selection, training, scheduling, providing direction, delegating assignments, performance evaluation, receiving and addressing employee feedback, and addressing performance concerns
Collaborate with Director of Operations, Clinical Director, and Human Resources to develop and enforce policies, procedures and protocols that protect the health and safety of clients and assure client needs are met
Regularly facilitate staff meetings, clinical supervision and individual supervision
Apply for, manage, and administer the School Linked Mental Health Grant. Continually search for additional grant funding sources
Manage Children and Families program budgets including but not limited to: expenses, revenues, grant funds, and contracts
Maintain contracts and certifications through DHS, including proactively writing and collaborating on any relative grants, RFP’s, etc., as applicable
Monitor and support individual staff productivity goals by setting clear expectations, regularly reviewing performance, and providing coaching as needed. Clearly communicate team and individual goals, actively engage staff in their goals, encouraging a shared commitment to achieving outcomes
Routinely monitor staff/client schedules and caseloads for efficiency, as well as regular reporting and monitoring of incomplete documentation and billing, according to NPMHC standards
Ensure appropriate documentation for clients is completed within necessary timelines, including by not limited to progress notes, evaluations, assessments, consents, treatment plans, crisis plans, and screenings
Train members of the team and other staff within the agency on processes required by policies, procedures, etc., as relevant to the program
Coordinate and facilitate supervision with division leaders (i.e. site coordinators, clinical supervisors, etc.)
In collaboration with the Director of Operations, meet with school contract holders annually to update and review services
Manage daily operations of Children and Families program in compliance with all state and federal regulations including but not limited to: standards of care, licensing and insurance, keeping up with and incorporating all state and federal regulations that impact applicable programs
Complete audits in collaboration with the Clinical Director to ensure program requirements are being met
Monitor and evaluate client care to ensure treatment is carried out in accordance with agency philosophy and quality standards
Maintain a small direct practice caseload


 

Qualifications include:


This position may be filled by a mental health professional independently licensed in the state of Minnesota (i.e. LICSW, LMFT, LP, Psychiatric Nurse, LPCC)
Master’s degree in behavioral health sciences
Minimum two years’ supervised experience in the provision of mental health services
Leadership experience in a not-for-profit setting is preferred
Certification to provide Board Approved Clinical Supervision in respective licensure is preferred
This is a Full-time position typically working daytime, weekday hours. Working nights, weekends and extended hours may be required
Travel is a function of this position; a valid driver's license is required


 

Compensation & Benefits include:


Wage Range: $85,000 - $105,000 annually, considerate of credentials and experience 
Health, Dental, Disability and Life insurance with other additional voluntary options for spousal life, short term disability, accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness plans
Health Savings account with employer contribution
401K with employer match
Generous paid time off (Earn 19 days/ year your 1st - 3rd years. Increases with longevity!) 
 Nine holidays observed per year as follows: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and a Weather Float Day.
Supportive of time off for a healthy work/life balance 
Bereavement Pay
Travel reimbursement


 

Northern Pines Mental Health Center is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter. 

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