Weekend Program Manager

Acadia Healthcare; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare seeks a supervisor to oversee and coordinate the activities of the program staff, including development, implementation and evaluation of the program services offered.

This on-site position works Friday to Sunday, 8:00 am to 8:30 pm, performing duties from policy development and staff training to patient charting, care planning and community outreach.

The role emphasizes patient safety, quality care, and close collaboration with the clinical team to ensure service excellence.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's or Master's in human services preferred.
• Two or more years' experience working with the population of the facility.
• One or more years' supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of the program staff.
• Assist with development and implementation of operating policies and procedures for the program, ensuring procedures and workflow align with program objectives, protocols, regulations and standards.
• Develop and implement treatment or care plans and maintain patient charts and records; provide direct routine assessment and treatment within program parameters.
• Assist in staff selection, training and performance feedback.
• Provide education to patients, families, staff or practitioners in area of specialty.
• Serve as liaison and provide consultation on issues, regulations and standards in area of specialty.
• Support plans for marketing and promotion of program services to targeted populations.
• Provide outreach services to the community in area of clinical specialty.
• May provide transportation and help with logistics as needed.
• Guide staff and foster trust, respect and teamwork.
• Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; address patient needs and resolve complaints.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's or Master's degree in human services

Job description

Purpose Statement

Supervise and coordinate the activities of program staff including development, implementation and evaluation of the program services offered.

Purpose Statement

Supervise and coordinate the activities of the program staff including development, implementation and evaluation of the program services offered.

This position is on-site working Friday to Sunday, 8:00 am to 8:30 pm

Essential Functions

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of the patient of the program.
• Assist with development and implementation of operating policies and procedures for the program, ensuring that procedures and workflow are consistent with program objectives, protocol, regulations and standards, as well as that operations conform to established environmental, safety, and infection control requirements.
• Develop and implement treatment or care plans, as well as develop and patient maintain charts and records. Provide direct routine assessment and treatment, including clinical procedures, as required, within the parameters of the program.
• Assist in the selection, training and assessment of staff, may provide feedback for performance reviews and assessments.
• Provide education to patients, their families, staff or other practitioners within area of specialty.
• Serve as liaison and provide consultation on issues, regulations and standards pertaining to area of specialty.
• May participate in the implementation of plans for the marketing and promotion of program services to the targeted population.
• As appropriate, provide outreach services to the community in area of clinical specialty.
• May be required to provide transportation.
• Provide guidance and direction to staff and encourage/build mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
• OTHER FUNCTIONS:
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's or Master's degree in human services field preferred.
• Two or more years' experience working with the population of the facility required.
• One or more years' supervisory experience preferred.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Licensed counselor/therapist, as required by the state and for the area of clinical expertise. Valid driver's license if required by the facility.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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