Unit Manager I

Experience Required

2 - 3 years

Minimum Education Required

Masters

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supervises and directs both clinical and/or prevention and administrative personnel, including scheduling and coordinating activities, conducting performance reviews, providing training, etc.
• Participates and/or leads a variety of staff meetings including treatment planning, case review, committee meetings, departmental meetings, etc.
• Implements and plans unit programming, including identifying and addressing trends, addressing problematic issues with existing programs, and developing new programs/services.
• Monitors fiscal performance of unit and maintains accurate related documentation.
• Provides public relations support for unit's clinical programs, as relevant, to EAPs, other agencies, referral sources, and local community.
• Ensures unit activities adhere to state and Joint Commission licensure standards and participates in licensure review activities.
• Identifies unit training needs, develops corresponding training programs, and implements the programs.
• 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 c hildren and youth)

Time Type:

Full time

Seven Counties Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, disability, s exual orientation, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

JR-012249