Acute Care Director- 8-bed CRU

1 month ago


Montgomery, United States Carastar Health Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

This is responsible, professional work as a clinical administrator, supervising the operations of an 8-bed crisis residential facility.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Function as a support agent to all clients in the program, supervising their day-to-day activities in accordance with the established schedule and procedures of the program.

Coordinate 24-hour staff coverage of the program.

Assist in evaluating the clients' general medical and mental status.

Provide emergency assessment regarding clients' medication and mental status.

Responsible for contacting the doctor when any significant change in client medication is indicated.

Responsible for completing all forms and paperwork required by Carastar.

Participate in training activities to increase skills and knowledge in methods and techniques used in the care of psychiatric clients and in the use and effects of psychotropic drugs.

Document all services in the Electronic Health Record.

Ensure program meets all standards, including, but not limited to DMH, Medicaid, and Life Safety.

Supervise all staff assigned to the program, ensuring they are completing their duties satisfactorily and efficiently.

Serve as liaison to community, stakeholders, first responders, and other referring agencies, providing education and information as needed.

Participate in clinical staffing of consumers with other program directors and supervisors.

Ensure the Intensive Day Treatment Program is operating according to standards.

Ensure facility maintenance and cleanliness is maintained.

Oversee and maintain acceptable inventory of office supplies, operating supplies, nursing supplies, food, and other necessary items.

Monitor length of stay within the unit, ensuring that estimated lengths of stay are not exceeded.

Provide on-call coverage to ensure after-hours calls and concerns are properly managed.

Monitor staff productivity.

Conduct staff evaluations.

Ensure all staff vacancies are filled.

Provide direct services as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of principles, techniques, and standards of mental health care.

Knowledge of individual and group behavior with emphasis on the problems of the mentally ill.

Knowledge of psychotropic drugs.

Ability to relate warmly to clients.

Ability to recognize in clients any adverse reactions to medication.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in behavioral science, from a recognized college or university, with a clinical practicum, plus two years of post-master's experience in related direct care.

Must be license eligible with licensure within three months of hire.

Must secure and maintain current CPI and Red Cross First Aid/CPR certifications

Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Must have and maintain a driving record that is acceptable to Carastar’s insurance carrier.

Must maintain at least liability coverage all personal vehicles.


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