Treatment Director - St. PJ's Children's Home

Description

Mission: The mission of St. PJ’s Children’s Home is to be a safe and loving refuge for children in crisis and to accompany them on their journey to healing and wholeness, breaking the cycle of abuse and neglect one child at a time.

Summary:

Treatment Director will manage, support and plan how services are delivered in regards to all treatment and assessment services for residents of St PJ’s Children’s Home. Treatment Director provides direct supervision for all case managers and interns related to shelter services. Treatment Director will assist with reporting. Treatment Director acts as a representative of St PJ’s Children’s Home. Treatment Director is responsible for the therapeutic milieu and continued evaluation of efficacy of interventions. Treatment Director will be responsible for becoming a Train the Trainer in the treatment model (Sanctuary Model and EQ2) and will lead the training of all shelter staff. Treatment Director provides subject matter expertise and direction to the case management and direct care staff evaluation. This position is responsible for recruitment, hiring and training of all staff under their supervision and will make recommendations for termination of employees.

Position Responsibilities:

• *Treatment Director, in collaboration with the Program Director and Senior Director of Emergency Services, plans, develops, coordinates, implements and assess all programs and services, manages program requirements and policies regarding the treatment model at St PJ’s Children’s Home.
• *Treatment Director will provide regular supervision of the direct care staff to make certain the staff follow the treatment plan for each resident.
• *Treatment Director will ensure services delivered and the environment are trauma informed and ensure best practices are followed by the clinical/treatment team.
• *Treatment Director will ensure that all activities and operations are performed in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and laws.
• Treatment Director is responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donors names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information.
• Treatment Director’s adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral is mandatory.
• Treatment Director is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
• Other duties as assigned by Program Director and Senior Director of Emergency Services.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education
  • Master’s degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience providing treatment services for children with an emotional disorder, including one year in a residential setting.
• License and Credentials
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Valid vehicle insurance
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), preferred
  • Superior Star Heath Paneled, preferred

Minimum Knowledge and Skills:

· Minimum of 3 years’ experience in providing therapeutic services including individual, group, marriage and family; providing supervision to licensed therapists;

· Extensive working knowledge of administration of clinical services, and treatment for youth and families;

· Extensive knowledge of working with Counseling Interns;

· Extensive working knowledge of the process of change, and trauma informed care;

• Experience and proficiency with computer software: email, internet, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Excel;
• Experience in billing of services;
• Experience in public speaking;
• Excellent writing skills with proven ability to translate complex concepts into succinct, clear, accessible language for multiple audiences;
• Strong project management skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to set priorities and complete tasks in a timely manner;
• Experience in program development including goal setting and metrics;
• Must be skilled in time management and ability to work on multiple projects at the same time;
• Experience with computer software and electronic healthcare database (i.e., Extended Reach and Advanced MD software preferred);
• A solid grasp of HIPAA and residential treatment models;
• Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team;
• Must have good written and verbal skills; and
• Must have good critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Travel Requirements:

Travel requirements for the position includes 95% local and 5% overnight.

Physical Requirements:

The position requires the following physical demands in the frequency noted.

C = Constantly (2/3 or more of the time) O = Occasionally (Up to 1/3 of the time)

F = Frequently (From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) R = Rarely (less than on hour per week)

Physical Demands Frequency

Lifting up to 25 pounds R

Reach above shoulder height O

Sitting F

Reach below shoulder height O

Walking O

Driving F

Running R

Stooping O

Standing O

Pushing O

Bending waist (forward or sideways) O

Pulling O

Balancing O

Talking C

Squatting O

Hearing C

Climbing R

Crawling R

Repetitive motions F

Other:

Disclaimer:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, etc.) ** This is a Grant funded position and salary is dependent on funding availability. Position can be eliminated at any time because of lack of funding to support this position.**

St. PJ’s Children’s Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To view this and other employment opportunities please visit The Archdiocese of San Antonio website at www.stpjhome.org. You must apply through the website and complete the application and upload your resume. No phone calls please. If you are chosen for an interview, you will be contacted.