Assistant Director-Avenues

Progress Foundation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Progress Foundation in San Francisco, CA, is seeking an Assistant Director for an adult psychiatric acute residential treatment program. The role reports to the Program Director and focuses on staff supervision, program coordination, and program philosophy alignment.

Under the supervision of the Program Director, you will supervise staff, manage client flow, and advance the social rehabilitation approach within residential treatment.

Qualifications

• AA in any field + 6 years experience in any mental health related field.
• BA in any field + 4 years experience in any mental health related field.
• MA in any field + 2 years experience in any mental health related field.
• MHRS Certification required for this position.
• Experience in residential treatment and knowledge of social rehabilitation preferred.
• Must demonstrate leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff of the adult psychiatric acute residential treatment program.
• Manage the flow of clients into and out of the program.
• Promote the philosophy of social rehabilitation in residential treatment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with client referral sources and related mental health programs.
• Review charts and client records; assist in staff training.
• Coordinate staff schedule and the collection of client data.
• Advocate for and participate in the maintenance of the facility.

Education

AA in any field

BA in any field

MA in any field

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Avenues - San Francisco, CA 94122, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $70,412.00 - $77,631.00 Salary/year, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Category: Professional Services

Primary Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Assistant Director supervises staff of this adult psychiatric acute residential treatment program. The Assistant Director manages the flow of clients into and out of the program. Specific functions are outlined in the job description.

Generally, Assistant Director duties include: Promoting the philosophy of social rehabilitation as it applies to residential treatment; developing and maintaining good working relationships with client referral sources and other related mental health programs; reviewing all charts and client records; assisting in staff training; coordinating the staff schedule and coordinating the collection of client data. In addition, the Assistant Director advocates for and participates in the maintenance of the facility.

Minimum Qualifications

• AA in any field + 6 years experience in any mental health related field
• BA in any field + 4 years experience in any mental health related field
• MA in any field + 2 years experience in any mental health related field

MHRS Certification required for this position.

Specific experience in residential treatment and/or knowledge of social rehabilitation is preferred. Must demonstrate strong clinical, organizational, and leadership skills. Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, clients and other providers both orally and in writing. Basic word processing skills. Must demonstrate an acceptable level of maturity, good judgment and emotional stability. Must be able to negotiate several flights of stairs and lift and carry 20lb packages multiple times during each work shift.

Progress Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Bilingual/bi-cultural, people of color, women, individuals with personal experience as consumers of mental health services and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Upon receipt of a job offer and before commencement of employment, must submit to a fingerprint check and health screening exam in order to obtain clearance from the State Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Valid California driver's license and insurability under the agency's auto insurance policies are preferred. Employment is contingent upon meeting the above minimum qualifications and verification of previous employment and education.

Preferred Qualifications

• License
• License Eligible
• Language and Cultural Competencies

Applicants with preferred qualifications may be paid more, depending on qualifications and the need of the Organization.

The Company will consider qualified applicants including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local “Fair Chance” laws.