Director, Clinical Program - Community Resources For Justice
New London, CT
About the Job
Community Resources for Justice
Location: New Haven, CT, USA
Req Number: Req #531
Date Posted: Thursday, September 26, 2024
Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is a unique, 145-year-old nonprofit organization that provides direct care as well as research and consulting services within the areas of the Mental Health, Criminal Justice, and Public Policy fields. Our four divisions, Social Justice Services, Community Strategies, Behavioral Health, and the Crime and Justice Institute are recognized for their effectiveness and contributions to this important work.
CRJ offers competitive pay and excellent benefits which include:
- Flexible Scheduling
- 401k with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement/Remission
- Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick)
- Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HRA
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Employee perks, and much more!
Job Summary
The Program Director is responsible for overall operations of managing of Danas House, a Behavioral Health Residential Program. This includes overseeing staff including clinical case manager, house manager, and case aids.
The Program Director ensures proper documentation of clinical caseloads, evaluating program components, and ensuring the program meets all required standards with both he the Department of Corrections contract requirements and Dept of Health Licensing.
The Program Director collaborates with community partners and maintains ongoing communication with referral sources to ensure the program addresses the needs of its residents.
This is a full-time, 40-hrs/week, exempt position that will be working in our New Haven, CT location. This position is eligible for benefits and has a starting salary of $70k/yr.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and schedule all staff.
- Conduct staff and clinical treatment team meetings regularly along with staff psychiatrist.
- Ensure client accountability, review and audit client electronic health records.
- Monitor compliance with DOC, DPH, Fire Marshal, and PREA standards.
- Share Emergency weekly 24/7 On-Call responsibilities with other management staff to address staff questions after business hours.
- Plan, monitor, and maintain a comprehensive schedule of activities for residents, managing program funds.
- Oversee the staffs coordination of resources for residents, including education, peer support, employment, medical appointments and recreational activities.
- Manage the intake and referral process, including review and approval of referrals
- Recruit, interview, hire, and train new staff.
- Oversee the daily workflow of the program and staff performance.
- Conduct performance evaluations and handle disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies.
- Provide ongoing staff supervision and professional development.
- Participate in policy and procedure development and ensure their proper implementation.
- Ensure budgeted targets are met.
- Lead weekly Clinical Team meetings with the Assistant Director, Parole Officer, Psychiatric Prescriber, and Case Manager.
- Participate in Family Reentry leadership meeting as part of the management team.
- Participate in periodic committees and workgroups for CRJ.
- Maintain relationships with community partners and other resources.
- Attend meetings with administrative staff and program managers.
- Evaluate program outcomes to meet or exceed funding standards.
- Participate in budget meetings and approve bi-weekly staff timesheets.
- Ensure program is audit-ready and compliant with standards and regulations.
- Essential Skills and Competencies
- Strong verbal and written communication.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in time management and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Analytical problem-solving abilities.
- Strong supervisory an leadership capabilities.
- Ability to work in a high-paced, often stressful environment.
- Proficiency in Electronic Health Records, Word, and Excel.
- Education and Experience
- Minimum of 5 years experience managing at-risk populations in a congregant setting.
- At least 2 years of related supervisory experience specifically in a behavioral health setting.
- Masters degree and professional licensure (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT) preferred. Bachelors degree required.
- Experience in behavioral health and with returning citizens is highly valued.
- Travel Requirements
- Occasional in-state travel for meetings and training.
- This job description outlines the key responsibilities and qualifications for the role of Program Director at Danas House and may evolve as the needs of the program develop.
- About Us
*Community Strategies (CS)* supports adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities through specialized services that include Day Programs, Shared Living arrangements with providers, as well as over forty community-based group homes. *Social Justice Services (SJS)*, supports those leaving incarceration to make positive, sustainable life transitions through residential and non-residential programs. *Behavioral Health (BH)* has worked to break cycles of violence, crime, and incarceration by providing client-centered interventions and support services to empower and strengthen individuals, families, and communities. BH provides domestic violence treatment and education, community reentry services, mentoring programs, and intensive outpatient programs. *The Crime and Justice Institute (CJI)* is a non-profit organization working at the local, state, and national level to improve public safety and the delivery of justice. CJI provides technical assistance, research, and other services to improve outcomes in policing, the corrections system, pre-trial, re-entry, community supervision, and juvenile justice.
CRJs Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Our vision is to be an organization that demonstrates its commitment to eradicating systemic racism and other forms of oppression. We will hold each other accountable in addressing the norms and practices that advantage few and harm many.
*CRJ provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. CRJ complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every state in which CRJ has locations.*
Other details
Pay Type Salary
Min Hiring Rate $70,000.00
Education
Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/MLj4mDsJmd1XOT6NNtZd8L
PI250540898
Location: New Haven, CT, USA
Req Number: Req #531
Date Posted: Thursday, September 26, 2024
Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is a unique, 145-year-old nonprofit organization that provides direct care as well as research and consulting services within the areas of the Mental Health, Criminal Justice, and Public Policy fields. Our four divisions, Social Justice Services, Community Strategies, Behavioral Health, and the Crime and Justice Institute are recognized for their effectiveness and contributions to this important work.
CRJ offers competitive pay and excellent benefits which include:
- Flexible Scheduling
- 401k with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement/Remission
- Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick)
- Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HRA
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Employee perks, and much more!
Job Summary
The Program Director is responsible for overall operations of managing of Danas House, a Behavioral Health Residential Program. This includes overseeing staff including clinical case manager, house manager, and case aids.
The Program Director ensures proper documentation of clinical caseloads, evaluating program components, and ensuring the program meets all required standards with both he the Department of Corrections contract requirements and Dept of Health Licensing.
The Program Director collaborates with community partners and maintains ongoing communication with referral sources to ensure the program addresses the needs of its residents.
This is a full-time, 40-hrs/week, exempt position that will be working in our New Haven, CT location. This position is eligible for benefits and has a starting salary of $70k/yr.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and schedule all staff.
- Conduct staff and clinical treatment team meetings regularly along with staff psychiatrist.
- Ensure client accountability, review and audit client electronic health records.
- Monitor compliance with DOC, DPH, Fire Marshal, and PREA standards.
- Share Emergency weekly 24/7 On-Call responsibilities with other management staff to address staff questions after business hours.
- Plan, monitor, and maintain a comprehensive schedule of activities for residents, managing program funds.
- Oversee the staffs coordination of resources for residents, including education, peer support, employment, medical appointments and recreational activities.
- Manage the intake and referral process, including review and approval of referrals
- Recruit, interview, hire, and train new staff.
- Oversee the daily workflow of the program and staff performance.
- Conduct performance evaluations and handle disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies.
- Provide ongoing staff supervision and professional development.
- Participate in policy and procedure development and ensure their proper implementation.
- Ensure budgeted targets are met.
- Lead weekly Clinical Team meetings with the Assistant Director, Parole Officer, Psychiatric Prescriber, and Case Manager.
- Participate in Family Reentry leadership meeting as part of the management team.
- Participate in periodic committees and workgroups for CRJ.
- Maintain relationships with community partners and other resources.
- Attend meetings with administrative staff and program managers.
- Evaluate program outcomes to meet or exceed funding standards.
- Participate in budget meetings and approve bi-weekly staff timesheets.
- Ensure program is audit-ready and compliant with standards and regulations.
- Essential Skills and Competencies
- Strong verbal and written communication.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in time management and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Analytical problem-solving abilities.
- Strong supervisory an leadership capabilities.
- Ability to work in a high-paced, often stressful environment.
- Proficiency in Electronic Health Records, Word, and Excel.
- Education and Experience
- Minimum of 5 years experience managing at-risk populations in a congregant setting.
- At least 2 years of related supervisory experience specifically in a behavioral health setting.
- Masters degree and professional licensure (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT) preferred. Bachelors degree required.
- Experience in behavioral health and with returning citizens is highly valued.
- Travel Requirements
- Occasional in-state travel for meetings and training.
- This job description outlines the key responsibilities and qualifications for the role of Program Director at Danas House and may evolve as the needs of the program develop.
- About Us
*Community Strategies (CS)* supports adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities through specialized services that include Day Programs, Shared Living arrangements with providers, as well as over forty community-based group homes. *Social Justice Services (SJS)*, supports those leaving incarceration to make positive, sustainable life transitions through residential and non-residential programs. *Behavioral Health (BH)* has worked to break cycles of violence, crime, and incarceration by providing client-centered interventions and support services to empower and strengthen individuals, families, and communities. BH provides domestic violence treatment and education, community reentry services, mentoring programs, and intensive outpatient programs. *The Crime and Justice Institute (CJI)* is a non-profit organization working at the local, state, and national level to improve public safety and the delivery of justice. CJI provides technical assistance, research, and other services to improve outcomes in policing, the corrections system, pre-trial, re-entry, community supervision, and juvenile justice.
CRJs Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Our vision is to be an organization that demonstrates its commitment to eradicating systemic racism and other forms of oppression. We will hold each other accountable in addressing the norms and practices that advantage few and harm many.
*CRJ provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. CRJ complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every state in which CRJ has locations.*
Other details
Pay Type Salary
Min Hiring Rate $70,000.00
Education
Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/MLj4mDsJmd1XOT6NNtZd8L
PI250540898
Source : Community Resources For Justice