Program Director - 988 MCORT

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Job description

Overview:
Join our team and be a part of something extraordinary as we embark on a new journey with our new 988 Mobile Crisis Outreach Response Teams program.

Legacy Treatment Services is a vibrant nonprofit behavioral health organization that utilizes cutting-edge technology and evidence-based practice in treatment and clinical care.

Our programs provide a complement of services for most ages and needs. This continuum is designed to meet the complex needs of each individual and creates a continuum of services that are able to meet the needs of children, adults, and families through a continuum of services utilizing an integrated care model. We are dedicated to seeking new innovative solutions that help us provide needed services more efficiently while maintaining stable, sustainable growth.

Title: Program Director

Salary: $80000 to $85000 / annually depending upon education, experience, and licensure.

Responsibilities:
Must be able to collect and interpret data regarding the progress of the program and if goals are being met.

Must be able to provide supervision to the program supervisors and manage staff.

Must be able to review and manage a budget.

Must be able to evaluate and enhance efficiency and productivity of the program. The program director must be able to ensure that the program is adhering to all DMHAS and 988 guidelines and policies.

Expected to participate in an on-call rotation in order to provide remote clinical backup and supervision to the MCORT teams.

Qualifications:
Must possess a clinical license (LCSW, LPC) in addition to a master's degree in a mental health related field in addition to two years postmasters experience in a mental health setting.

Must have at least two years supervisory experience and previous crisis experience is preferred.

Required to participate in CPR and First Aid training and required to perform techniques as needed.

Required to complete annual Agency trainings, as well as job related trainings determined by position.

Travel using agency vehicle required. Employee must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive and agency owned vehicle.

988 Mobile Crisis Outreach Response Teams

The program operates throughout Burlington County and Mercer County providing mobile crisis outreach response services for adults through the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. This includes providing immediate and timely crisis intervention services, providing de-escalation and stabilization services in the community, and working to prevent hospitalization and law enforcement intervention when possible. Services are provided in via mobile outreach services throughout the region utilizing teams of two staff to provide both crisis assessment and support.

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