Mental Health Program Lead

Overview

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we're here to create real change - helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we're looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives - including your own. You'll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

Generous Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
Paid On-the-Job Training
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
Flexible Schedules
Retirement Savings Plan

Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Mental Health Program Lead is responsible for the oversight and training of all assigned shifts within the residential unit.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure the provision of treatment services to each resident according to the treatment plan
Provide clinical support in assisting clients in ensuring community integration occurs, as scheduled according to the treatment plan
Ensure staff working their assigned shift complete required training, in cooperation with the Clinical Coordinator, based on unit-specific operational and clinical issues, including but not limited to safety rounds and documentation of resident progress
Ensure all required documentation for resident record, including but not limited to progress notes, and intake and group notes are completed for their assigned shift and that safety codes are followed and enforced to ensure quality of care
Cooperate within an interdisciplinary team approach by implementing the treatment plan (e.g. group sessions, community outings) to ensure quality programming
Develop and nurture relationships with resident families, outside social services agencies, and funding sources by direct communication to ensure adequate resident support
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and safe crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols
In coordination with Operation Manager, assist in the interviewing, selection, and recommendation for new staff
Complete duties, including but not limited to
- Creating shift schedules in cooperation with the Operations Manager
- Daily monitoring of safety rounds completion
- Conducting shift safety meetings
- Completing monthly building inspections and completing daily safety checks
- Attending daily meetings
- Completing monthly fire drills
- Ensuring rounds forms are scanned nightly
- Performing records audit, as needed, in conjunction with the Director of Quality Improvement
- Monitoring rounds dashboard and correcting any errors
- Maintaining appropriate inventory supplies and levels
- Ensuring all infection control measures are implemented
- Completing shift report and communicating updates to the leadership team and the next scheduled shift
- Maintaining vehicle inspection, maintenance, and logs
Perform other duties as assigned

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Operations Manager

DIRECT REPORTS: None

CONTACTS: Residents, Elwyn staff, funding sources, Department of Human Services (DHS), Social Security, other social services agencies, Base Service Units, families, county representatives and advocacy groups.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in human service, criminal justice field or related field, including but not limited to medicine, social work, psychology, nursing, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, vocational rehabilitation, healthcare administration, public health OR associate degree with 12 credits in the mental health field. If Associates is not in a field listed above, two (2) years experience in behavioral health field may substitute
Knowledge and experience in clinical assessment, diagnosis, and evaluation of mental health consumers using the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)
Experience with drug and alcohol population is helpful
Strong background in behavior modification
Supervisory experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
Demonstrated strong attention to detail
Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision
Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
Must be able to perform CPR, first aid and safe crisis intervention techniques using agency-trained protocols
Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record

Equal Opportunity Employer

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

Elwyn

Elwyn (PA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

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