General Summary This position provides program direction and supervision to professional and paraprofessional staff working in directly operated services in their program area(s). Provides consultation and administrative direction to contracted service providers and agencies in their program area(s). Functions as a member of the Agency's management team. Essential Functions Provides daily program supervision in directly operated services. Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates professional and paraprofessional staff for their program area(s). Provides administrative direction and oversight of contracted professionals in assigned service areas. Assists staff and contractual personnel in providing direct treatment services. Responsible for monitoring and maintaining accurate and timely clinical records, compliant with Agency and other regulatory bodies and standards. Participates in policy and program planning, development, and evaluation. Participates in collaborative inter- and intra-agency communication and planning. Provides direct treatment services as necessary. Writes and speaks effectively. Lapeer County Community Mental Health embraces an employment environment that promotes recovery and discovery, a person-centered approach to treatment/services, and cultural competence. An employee with this or any position is expected to support the employment environment. Other Functions Participates and provides leadership on Agency and Region 10 Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan workgroups and committees as necessary. Compiles and prepares reports as assigned. Assists in the orientation of professional staff, support staff, and students and volunteers. Participates in training and continuing education opportunities as appropriate. Participates in educational presentations and marketing effort to the community. Other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer. This list may not be inclusive of the total scope of job functions to be performed. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or modified at any time.

Employment Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's degree in a human services-related field.

Experience:

Three to five years progressive experience working with persons with mental health disabilities in a mental health service setting(s). Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Other Requirements:

Understanding of the concept of treatment in the least restrictive setting, person centered planning process, and managed care concepts. Good organizational skills. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Possession of a valid Michigan's driver's license. The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.

Physical Requirements:

(This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the following requirements and working conditions. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements): Ability to utilize computer equipment and information systems. Requires high level of visual concentration and attention to detail in regards to data, documents, planning, and communication. Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with persons served, staff, and the general public. Ability to drive a vehicle.

Working Conditions:

Responsible for supervising other staff. Works primarily in an office setting. Required to travel within the county and region for home visits, agency visits, and to attend meetings.