Program Director | Los Campeones

The Gándara Mental Health Center offers a variety of career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance, and Administration. Opportunities are available at both entry-level and leadership levels, with the potential for career growth and alignment with the organization's mission.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan 403(b)
• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
• Paid vacations
• Paid holidays
• 8 discretionary days
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Salary Range: $66,000 - $68,000
• Additional Benefits: Career Growth Opportunities, Culturally Diverse Population, Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Clinical Licensing Support

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the quality and quantity of all services provided by the program.
• Provides direct support, training, and supervision to staff.
• Oversees the supervision and training of all program staff.
• Hires, terminates, promotes, evaluates, and disciplines staff as needed.
• Manages clients' clinical services; overall management of treatment planning process.
• Affirms adherence to program treatment philosophy.
• Acts as the principal referral contact for prospective clients, including overseeing referral requests, arranging for evaluative interviews and admission intakes, maintaining a log of all referral activities, and establishing and maintaining relations with all prospective referral sources.
• Develops accountability systems for staff and clients.
• Delivers services to any client in the program in the event that the assigned staff is unavailable.
• Screens all referrals to the program for appropriateness.
• Oversees and/or conducts client interviews and selection process.
• Ensures competent and complete shift coverage.
• Monitors case management as it relates to quality assurance.
• Reviews and approves schedules for all house management issues, as well as for kitchen and maintenance personnel.
• Regularly evaluates clinical services in the program and makes recommendations for revision to the Senior Director.
• Prepares and submits monthly client attendance reports with proof of monetary contributions (client fees and food stamp submission) with accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Provides direct care to all clients assigned to the program when necessary.
• Promotes client’s empowerment with participation in activities, groups, peer support, and advocacy process, and through the encouragement of members’ independence.
• Develops strong supportive relationships with consumers.
• Provides crisis intervention.
• Provides for client care and safety, and adheres to all safety measures.
• Acts as a client advocate.
• Adheres to program and agency policies and procedures.
• Assists members in planning, implementing, and leading scheduled activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, substance abuse, counseling, or related field preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree with two (2) years of supervisor experience in residential settings providing supportive services to persons with substance use and mental health disorders required.
• Must have a minimum of two years of supervisory experience.
• Must have knowledge of community resources.
• Must have valid driver’s license, and meet Agency requirements for driving history records.