Program Director - Senior Life Solutions at Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District

Garberville, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Staff Supervision, Community Education, Mental Health Assessment, Gerontological Case Management, Behavioral Health Disorders, Utilization Management, Conflict Resolution, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Documentation, Compliance, Recruiting, Screening, Team Coordination

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description Summary/Objective The Program Director has overall responsibility for the Intensive Outpatient Psychiatric program. The Program Director supervises the program staff, including evaluating staff performance, recruiting and screening new staff, and providing community education to create awareness of the program. Lead a small disciplinary team comprised of a psychiatric physician, therapist, and medical office coordinator providing services to the senior population. Engage with your local community through education (presentations, one-on-one meetings, etc.), help with referral development through hospital staff, providers, and community resources, and growing and maintaining patient census Ensure compliance through professional and ethical guidelines. Essential Functions Care: All employees are expected to provide the best possible patient care. · Ensure a caring and congenial environment which is necessary for healing. · Ensure completion of initial intake of potential patient is completed accurately. · Participate in staffing as needed and pass on relevant information to other members of the treatment team to facilitate patient success. · Ensure falls assessment is competed accurately. · Ensure patient treatment plan is completed accurately. · Ensure triple check required of therapist documentation prior to billing is performed accurately. · Contact the Elder Abuse Hotline per the 25-point check list as needed. · Keep in contact with Regional Director and inform them when necessary of anything that might impact the hospital, patients or Senior Life Solutions in a timely manner. · Ensure preparation for doctor’s day and required information. · Coordinate schedules with psychiatrist to ensure participation with treatment team. · Demonstrate knowledge of mental health assessment for older adults, gerontological case management and behavioral health disorders associated with aging. · Delegate as needed to ensure continuity of care and deadlines are met. Core Competencies Care Compliance Community Requirements Required Education and Experience BLS Demonstrated skill in Utilization Management and Review systems Computer experience with MS Office programs, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, plus Electronic Medical Records experience Strong interpersonal skills Good relationship-building skills - working closely with hospital executives and physicians Conflict resolution and effective problem-solving skills Strong communication skills Preferred Education and Experience Experience with seniors, a hospital, or a nursing facility preferred. Associate's degree or higher in Nursing preferred. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in California, preferred. Experience working with seniors, a hospital, or a nursing facility preferred 2 years of Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

The Program Director oversees the Intensive Outpatient Psychiatric program, supervising staff and ensuring compliance with professional guidelines. They also engage with the community to promote the program and develop referrals.