PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Newport News, Virginia
Responsibilities
The Program Coordinator will supervise anywhere from 2-4 units and have 24-hour responsibility for all issues concerning the residents of their respective units. Provide in-service training to all unit staff, both in the unit specific orientation and the facility-wide orientation for Mental Health Technician (MHT) in response to evolving standards of quality and regulatory requirements. In on-going consultation with assigned RN and lead teacher, monitor unit and school activities and daily duties assigned to the MHTs. In order to insure safety and consistency in treating the patients, the Program Coordinator will responsibly encourage a team approach to therapeutic interventions. Provide annual evaluations and quarterly feedback on performance to each staff member. The role of the Program Coordinator is to resource members of the interdisciplinary treatment team in maintaining a therapeutic milieu to foster achievement of goals set by the treatment team and school-based instructional plans (IEP, 504 Plan, IIP).
Qualifications
Must possess either a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field in Human Services from an accredited University or College and at least one (1) year of experience working in a residential, acute or inpatient psychiatric setting; an Associate's Degree in Psychology or related field from an accredited University or College and at least two (2) to four (4) years of experience working in a residential, acute or inpatient psychiatric setting; a high school diploma or a General Education Development Certificate (G.E.D.) and a minimum of five (5) years of experience working with children with at least one (1) to two (2) years in a residential, acute or inpatient psychiatric setting. One (1) year of previous supervisory experience or as a Lead MHT preferred. Experience with substance abuse or sexually aggressive children and adolescents a plus. Must be Handle with Care, CPR and First Aid certified and hold a valid Virginia Driver's License.
The Program Coordinator will supervise anywhere from 2-4 units and have 24-hour responsibility for all issues concerning the residents of their respective units. Provide in-service training to all unit staff, both in the unit specific orientation and the facility-wide orientation for Mental Health Technician (MHT) in response to evolving standards of quality and regulatory requirements. In on-going consultation with assigned RN and lead teacher, monitor unit and school activities and daily duties assigned to the MHTs. In order to insure safety and consistency in treating the patients, the Program Coordinator will responsibly encourage a team approach to therapeutic interventions. Provide annual evaluations and quarterly feedback on performance to each staff member. The role of the Program Coordinator is to resource members of the interdisciplinary treatment team in maintaining a therapeutic milieu to foster achievement of goals set by the treatment team and school-based instructional plans (IEP, 504 Plan, IIP).
Qualifications
Must possess either a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field in Human Services from an accredited University or College and at least one (1) year of experience working in a residential, acute or inpatient psychiatric setting; an Associate's Degree in Psychology or related field from an accredited University or College and at least two (2) to four (4) years of experience working in a residential, acute or inpatient psychiatric setting; a high school diploma or a General Education Development Certificate (G.E.D.) and a minimum of five (5) years of experience working with children with at least one (1) to two (2) years in a residential, acute or inpatient psychiatric setting. One (1) year of previous supervisory experience or as a Lead MHT preferred. Experience with substance abuse or sexually aggressive children and adolescents a plus. Must be Handle with Care, CPR and First Aid certified and hold a valid Virginia Driver's License.
Created: 2024-05-02
Reference: 247496
Country: United States
State: Virginia
City: Newport News
ZIP: 23601
About UHS
Founded in: 1979
Number of Employees: 89000
Website: https://uhs.com/
Career site: https://jobs.uhs.com/careers/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uhs
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