POSITION:     Director     Clinical Services  PAY GRADE:     17  WAGE:                $50,878 (as a minimum)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops and directs management objectives and assigned supervisory staff.  Is responsible for the quality of service, as well as development and implementation of new programs.
• Provides direction to supervisors in developing, implementing and monitoring treatment programs and contracts.
• Establishes goals and objectives, develops services performance standards and evaluates program effectiveness.
• Responsible for agency compliance to all published regulations pertaining to Treatment operations.
• Ensures the timely preparation of all required documentation, grant applications, renewal proposals, contracts and all other material related to program continuance.
• Provides technical assistance and policy interpretation to supervisors and staff and coordinates their training and effectiveness.
• Serves as the agency representative with the general public, funding sources, other service providers, etc., attending meetings on the agency's behalf to promote the awareness and effectiveness of agency programs.
• Participates as a formal member of the agencys strategic planning committee.
• Coordinates all training of Treatment Staff.
• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters Degree in Social Work or psychology, counseling or other related field with a minimum of seven years’ experience in behavioral health services.

• Five years’ experience in a supervisory or administrative assignment with a demonstrated knowledge of laws and regulations governing behavioral health service provision.

• Demonstrated ability or willingness to obtain the designated managed care credential of AOE Professional.

• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff.

• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the Pennsylvania State Police and Child Abuse Clearance from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare.

• Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal health care program.

• Ability to transport oneself in an insured vehicle, as program needs dictate.

• Ability to observe and recognize verbal and non-verbal signs of physical or mental disorders.

• Ability to evaluate and recognize violations pertaining to program regulations.

QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS MUST SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTEREST TO THE SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA HUMAN SERVICES, INC., OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES, 300 CHAMBER PLAZA, CHARLEROI, PA  15022-1607,  ATTENTION:  DEPARTMENT 1256, NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2012

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