(STP) Assistant Program Director

About the Role

This position ensures the facility complies with State Department of Mental Health regulations (e.g., Title 22:72001 - 22:72713) and oversees the day-to-day operations of the unit. The role involves assisting the Program Director in managing facility operations, including emergency response and 24/7 on-call availability to ensure safety for residents, employees, and the facility.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and coordinate unit treatment groups, ensuring quality for forensic, clinical, and community integration goals.
• Assist in group scheduling and ensure execution aligns with facility contracts and expectations.
• Ensure Treatment Plans and Quarterly Assessments are completed per regulations, reviewing for quality, risk responsivity, and community integration.
• Assist the Program Director in personnel administration, including hiring, scheduling, and policy enforcement.
• Provide administrative supervision of Program Staff and Program Supervisors.
• Coordinate assessments of referrals, admissions, and discharges, ensuring all documentation and transportation arrangements are completed.
• Assist in coordinating resident testing for CFAP assessments (California Forensic Assessment Project).
• Attend CONREP/DSH quarterly regional meetings in the absence of the Program Director.
• Coordinate resident clinical meetings, including weekly staffings, Treatment Plan Development and Review, and Interdisciplinary Team Meetings.
• Collaborate with other disciplines related to resident care and program needs.
• Report unit affairs to the Administrator and Director of Nursing.
• Perform crisis intervention as needed and other duties assigned by the Administrator and/or Program Director.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience working with mentally ill adults, preferably in a forensic mental health setting.
• Completion of a Graduate Degree Program in Psychology or Social Work.
• At least 1 year of Mental Health Supervisory experience.
• Experience in the assessment and diagnosis of individuals with severe mental illness.