Project Management Director jobs in Reading, PA

Peace and Harmony House: Project Director Job Description

Job Summary

The Project Director will be a versatile, self-motivated, results-oriented professional who is able to assist with managing a strong clinical team under the supervision/oversight of the Facility Director. The Project Director is involved with providing clinical and administrative oversight to an expanding psychiatric and substance abuse outpatient drug and alcohol treatment program. The Project Director will complete clinical operational oversight and supervision to assigned clinical service staff that may include fully licensed therapists, therapist-interns, and Qualified Drug and Alcohol Mental Health Professionals. The position ensures adherence to the mission, vision, and values of the organization as well as the practices, policies, and procedures. This position assists with managing and ensuring service quality and clinical documentation compliance while working closely with the Facility Director and team members to achieve the organization’s clinical and fiscal division goals and service outcomes.

Responsibilities:

General:

• Contributes to Peace and Harmony House mission, vision, and program philosophies by way of work product and professional behavior with both internal and external consumers

• Adheres to all current federal & state laws, as well as Peace and Harmony House’ Policies and Procedures, including the safeguarding of confidential protected health information and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)

• Demonstrates an awareness, appreciation and respect for diverse cultures and individual differences of clients and fellow employees; identifies culturally relevant issues and implements communications in a manner appropriate to them.

• Participates actively in agency quality assurance activities including performance and outcomes review, case record review, incident review, and improvement planning.

• Establishes relationships and communicates with the clients/adolescents, caseworkers, probation officers, parole officers, family members and any other collateral communication necessary.

• Attends department/agency meetings

• Attends trainings related to the responsibilities of the position

• Completes other duties as assigned Essential Duties:

• Provides clinical supervision for assigned clinical personnel and other support staff. Supervision needs will be evaluated based on clinical experience and performance and may be weekly but not less than biweekly.

• Participates in leading clinical team meetings to ensure clinical service goals are met and program and organizational developments are communicated, understood, and implemented.

• Ensures weekly review and management of caseload and productivity.

• Monitors compliance with treatment services. Reviews “no show” and “cancelation” concern and how to mitigate barriers to successful treatment with each provider.

• Provide coverage for individual counseling sessions and or any group sessions in the absence of other clinicians.

o Maintain coverage for all groups and individual sessions when a clinician is off or out of the office.

· Sets expectations for all clinicians regarding meeting performance requirements and achieving goals. Ensures clients have timely access to care provided by our providers.

• Provides guidance/supervision to group and individual clinicians achieving below average treatment outcomes and consults with project Director regarding disciplinary action that may be warranted due to underperformance.

• Discusses staff’s approval of upcoming discharges with Project Director prior to conversations with client/families.

• Partakes in monthly peer review and other quality improvement activities while working closely with Project Director to ensure clinically sound documentation.

• Reviews, rejects, and approves clinical documentation for assigned clinical staff daily and provides feedback to clinicians.

• Reports all adverse incidents to the Facility Director immediately. Consults with Facility Director on any incident that requires external reporting.

• Reviews assessments & staff’s diagnoses along with appropriate recommendation for treatment services with Project Director.

• Monitors treatment plan service delivery compliance i.e., ensures providers deliver services in type and quantity consistent with the treatment plan and minimizes over and/or under-utilization of services.

• Manages productivity in conjunction with Project Director.

• Addresses complaints made about Clinicians(s) or services by payers and/or clients. Reports complaints per policy to the Facility Director and CEO.

• Ensures clinical documentation meets internal divisional and external payer requirements.

• Conducts documented supervision with assigned clinical staff and provides ongoing feedback to each clinician concerning quality of clinical services and work performance.

• Involved with onboarding curriculum/training with new staff. Consults with Executive Assistant to ensure standardized practices as needed.

• Monitors HIPAA compliance and reports breaches in accordance with corporate policy.

• Adheres to the requirements and regulations as set forth by the Department of Health and Human Services and Pennsylvania DDAP and COCA compliances based on clinical licensure.

• Assists with completing intakes, Level of care evaluations, as needed.

• Establishes relationships and communicates with clients, caseworkers/probation officers, family members, and staff.

• Maintains professional licensure as a behavioral health provider in good standing based on licensing requirements.

• Completes other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Licensed to practice clinical discipline in Pennsylvania. (Licensed Psychologist, LCSW with Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS), LPC with CCS, LCADC) – LCSW w/ CCS preferred.

Minimum of master’s degree or be in the possession of a valid PCB Certification in a counseling discipline (i.e. CADC, CAADC, AAC) or ability to obtain certification within 1yr of hire.

Minimum of 5 years working in the mental health and addictions field.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB) approved certifications or ability to obtain within 1yr of hire required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Quarterly bonus

Experience level:

• 5 years

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Wyomissing, PA 19610: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person