Job description

About us

Paragon Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program — a local, community-based program designed to help stabilize the population of psychiatrically diagnosed adults and allow them to reside and grow in the community. We provide consistent, effective Rehabilitative Services that contribute to the stabilization and recovery from debilitating mental health disorders by integrating closely with Social Workers, Discharge Planners, Housing Resources, Physicians, and family. We understand that every person is unique. By prioritizing individual needs, we are able to foster positive outcomes for those we help, and positive relationships with our partners.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs the day to day operation and administration of the program, in accordance with program goals and objectives; oversees program coordination and logistics; prepares necessary reports; resolves problems and makes changes to accommodate changing priorities and needs
• Communicates regularly with PRP Counselors as well as clinicians/clinical supervisors as needed, to ensure clinical documentation is completed and any barriers to completion are noted and addressed.
• Assists in the creation and implementation of administrative deadlines for consumer documentation.
• Monitors timely submission of documentation.
• Trains staff on company processes, as needed.
• Reviews schedule of consumers weekly to monitor show vs no show rates to assist counselors in maintaining appropriate caseload sizes and assist consumers with addressing barriers to attending appointments/sessions.
• Reviews schedule of consumers weekly to monitor billable and non-billable submissions and assists counselors with addressing barriers to submissions.
• Assists in streamlining the flow of communication from administrative to PRP employees.
• Development of a sense of team through training and ongoing supervision, support and evaluation of PRP staff, including disciplinary actions when needed.
• Conducts monthly supervision with the counselors.
• Ensures the development of a staffing plan that identifies the type and number of staff needed to provide a program of rehabilitation and recovery services for individuals with serious mental illness
• Other duties as assigned.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Ensures coordination and delivery of services and support to PRP counselors, evaluating program documentation ensuring submission in a timely manner, maintaining constant communication and assessing data compiled from reports.
• Educates direct care staff on how to provide rehabilitation services that correlate with the goals identified in the IRP.
• Collects and analyzes program data and participates in evaluating program effectiveness; identifies problems and makes changes within guidelines, or recommends major changes.
• Manages tasks assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Program Director will supervise the Rehabilitation Specialist, PRP Counselors and administrative personnel.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Shall have sufficient qualifications, knowledge and at least 3 years’ experience in psychiatric rehabilitation programs or mental health related services.
• Shall be knowledgeable of COMAR and CARF regulations applicable to the program.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with persons of diverse backgrounds.
• Bachelor's Degree in Social work of Psychology preferred

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the community. Ability to effectively present information to management and/or Boards of Directors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,036.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pikesville, MD 21208: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• PRP management/director: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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