Unit Manager I

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Supervises and directs both clinical and/or prevention and administrative personnel, including scheduling and coordinating activities, conducting performance reviews, providing training, etc.

2. Participates and/or leads a variety of staff meetings including treatment planning, case review, committee meetings, departmental meetings, etc.

3. Implements and plans unit programming, including identifying and addressing trends, addressing problematic issues with existing programs, and developing new programs/services.

4. Monitors fiscal performance of unit and maintains accurate related documentation.

5. Provides public relations support for unit's clinical programs, as relevant, to EAPs, other agencies, referral sources, and local community.

6. Ensures unit activities adhere to state and Joint Commission licensure standards and participates in licensure review activities.

7. Identifies unit training needs, develops corresponding training programs, and implements the programs.

8. Interviews and hires new staff and handles personnel issues and grievances.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

EDUCATION

· Master's degree in Education, Counseling or other relevant field. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

EXPERIENCE

· Two to three years clinical experience with a supervisory background and experience with program management including budget preparation.

· Thorough knowledge of state and Joint Commission licensing requirements.

· Good interpersonal skills.

· Good public speaking abilities.

· Good supervisory skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

· Position has no unusual physical demands. Typical office environment.

Within the bounds of their respective job descriptions, all staff are expected to exercise principle-centered leadership, focused on customer service responsiveness, with a continuous quality improvement orientation. Additionally, all staff are expected to develop a working knowledge of and follow all policies and procedures related to safety management and other Joint Commission standards.

REQUIRED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

· Establish rapport

· Determine readiness for change

· Determine treatment priorities

· Explain client rights, responsibilities, and obligations

· Properly assess clients to build appropriate treatments

· Adhere to laws, regulations, ethical codes, procedures

· Meet productivity expectations

· Utilize needs/problems list to develop individualized goals

· Assess client’s progress

· Identify appropriate resources

· Assess risk to self and others

· Coordinate medical and psychiatric care

· Knowledgeable on medication-assisted therapy

· Deliver trauma-informed treatment

· Understand development milestones (for those who serve children and youth)

Time Type:

Full time