Lead Mental Health Programs Coordinator

OCO Default Branding; Town of Fulton (NY); On-site; USD 55,120 - 78,450; Full time

Job summary

Oswego County Opportunities, Inc. coordinates the Mental Health Supportive Housing Program and the Mental Health Transitional Living Program, including the Supervised Residence, Apartment Treatment, and Crisis Bed services.

Performs and oversees administrative and supervisory activities and oversees case management in accordance with agency policies and NYS OMH regulations. The role requires supervising staff, assisting with budgets, ensuring data entry in CAIRS, MHPD, NIMRS, CAPTAIN &

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences.
• Three to five years related experience, three of which must be supervisory; or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day operation and activities of the Supported Housing, Apartment Treatment Program, Supervised Residence and Crisis Bed.
• Develops, implements and maintains program policies; maintains required documentation for all components.
• Provides second level supervision to all MHTL staff; performs full direct supervision to Apartment Supervisor, Supervised Residence Supervisor and Supportive Housing Manager.
• Assists Dept. Director, Assistant Director and Financial Manager with budget development and expenditures.
• Assists the Director and Assistant Director with strategic planning process for the program; completes annual program evaluation.
• Reviews and monitors resident funding balances, billing and collections, petty cash ledgers and expenditures for all programs.
• Acts as a qualified mental health staff (QMHS); oversees rehabilitative services to residents.
• Reviews individual service plans and resident records to ensure quality and compliance with OMH regulations and OMIG protocols.
• Ensures accurate data entry into multiple required databases including CAIRS, MHPD, NIMRS, CAPTAIN & PrecisionCare.
• Oversees the maintenance of all program facilities.
• Ensures satisfactory exchange of information among staff to provide adequate services.
• Assists in crisis intervention and conflict resolution with clients as needed and with a trauma-informed approach.
• Manages incident reports and investigations for the program; reviews with committee.
• Participates in peer groups, work groups and related committees.
• Coordinates Mental Health Services with local government agencies and county planning.
• Coordinates intake, admission and discharge procedure for consumers.
• Monitors occupant compliance with fire safety and program requirements.
• Ensures compliance with medication administration procedures.
• Ensures adequate staffing and on call coverage at all times.
• Handles ongoing marketing, recruiting and maintains a waiting list.
• Participates in conferences, committees, trainings and work groups for skill enhancement and maintenance.
• Facilitates regular staff meetings and trainings.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Sciences

Job description

Oswego County Opportunities, Inc. coordinates the Mental Health Supportive Housing Program and the Mental Health Transitional Living Program, including the Supervised Residence, Apartment Treatment, and Crisis Bed services.

Performs and oversees administrative and supervisory activities and oversees case management in accordance with agency policies and NYS OMH regulations. The role requires supervising staff, assisting with budgets, ensuring data entry in CAIRS, MHPD, NIMRS, CAPTAIN &