Program Director

Start Corporation; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

13 paid holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Start Corporation in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a LCSW or LPC to provide program management and clinical supervision to an ACT team serving adults with severe mental health symptoms. The role requires a Master’s degree in social services and licensure, with potential for advancement and complex coordination of clinical services.

The position emphasizes leadership, quality assurance, licensing compliance, and collaboration with administration to optimize service delivery and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social services field is required.
• LCSW or LPC certification is required.
• Advanced practice license in good standing or eligible within 1 year is required.
• Minimum of two years of managerial experience preferred.
• No restrictions or adverse actions for Medicaid or other billing is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides broad management for program(s) with combined total annual budgets of less than $750,000.
• Provides supervision, clinical consultation and review, assignment of cases, and overall management for their clinical team.
• Provides performance data and reports regularly to the Program Director 3.
• Monitors quality of all clinical services and compliance with ethical standards, licensing, accreditation, contracts, etc.
• Continuously monitors and evaluates the program for efficiency, effectiveness, opportunities to reduce operation costs, risks and liabilities.
• Identifies areas of risk and responds appropriately.
• Communicates with administration regarding needs for efficient operation, such as training needs and equipment.
• Ensures safety and security of the facility’s environment, clients, staff, and sensitive information.
• Provides supportive services for clients and arranges services from community resources based on the case plan.
• Participates in setting case plan goals/objectives and completes case plans with clients.
• Interviews clients, families, etc. and completes assessments and other clinical documentation.
• May provide direct clinical services.
• Maintains a clear driving record to drive company vehicles for client transportation.
• Attends and leads weekly/monthly staff meetings.
• Analyzes monthly billing and collaborates with a third party billing company.
• May assist with clinical consultation, clinical review, or auditing of clinical records.

Skills

Program management

Clinical supervision

Staff supervision

Budget management

Team leadership

Quality assurance

Education

Master's degree in social services field

Licensed social worker (LCSW) or licensed professional counselor (LPC)

Job description

About Start Corporation

Start Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1984. Our Mission is to promote opportunities, which enhance the self-sufficiency of people to empower them to live and function independently.

Job Description

Seeking a LCSW or LPC to provide program management and clinical supervision to an ACT team- a multi-disciplinary team providing community-based behavioral health services to adults who are experiencing severe and persistent mental health symptoms.

Minimum Requirements

• Master Degree in social services field (required)
• LCSW or LPC (required)
• Advanced practice license in good standing or eligible to attain within 1 year (required)
• Minimum of two years of managerial experience (preferred)
• No restrictions or adverse actions that would disqualify for Medicaid or other billing (required)

Core Competencies

• Communicates respectfully and effectively and establishes professional relationships through active listening and demonstration of empathy and positive regard.
• Effectively manage all aspects of a social service program including personnel, quality assurance, performance monitoring and improvement, and ensuring all standards are met for licensing, accreditation, fidelity to model, and contracts as applicable.
• Promotes recovery, independence, and personal choice for participants.
• Assists clients in identifying strengths, needs, and realistic goals to develop a service plan.
• Accurately identifies risk and responds appropriately.
• Effectively teaches social skills and household management skills.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of behavioral health symptoms, interventions, and impact.
• Maintains professional boundaries and operates within agency / ethical guidelines.
• Knowledge of agency and community resources and referral processes.
• Effectively supervises a group of social service professionals.

Job Duties / Skills Required

• Provides broad management for program(s) with combined total annual budgets of less than $750,000.
• Provides supervision, clinical consultation and review, assignment of cases, and overall management for their clinical team.
• Provides performance data and reports regularly to the Program Director 3.
• Monitors quality of all clinical services and compliance of services and delivery with ethical standards, licensing, accreditation, contracts, etc.
• Continuously monitors and evaluates the program for efficiency, effectiveness, opportunities to reduce operation costs, risks and liabilities, and areas for improvement.
• Accurately identifies areas of risk and responds appropriately.
• Communicates with administration regarding needs for efficient operation, such as training needs, environmental and safety needs, equipment, technology, personnel, etc.
• Ensures safety and security of the facility’s environment, clients, staff, and sensitive information. Ensures compliance with Policies and Procedures.
• Provides supportive services for clients and arranges for the provision of services from community resources based on the case plan.
• Participates in setting case plan goals/objectives.
• Completes case plans with clients.
• Interviews clients, families, etc. and completes assessments and other clinical documentation.
• May provide direct clinical services.
• Maintains a clear driving record in order to be able to drive company vehicles to provide transportation to clients.
• Attends weekly and/or monthly staff meetings.
• Leads daily and monthly staff meetings.
• Analyze monthly billing and work with a third party billing company.
• May assist with clinical consultation, clinical review, or auditing of clinical records.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Program Director 3.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; disability and life insurance; paid time off; 13 paid holidays per year for regular full-time employees; and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.