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

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.

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

· Associate's Degree or higher in Nursing required.

· Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in state of operation, and meet any state specific licensure requirements.

· Experience working with seniors, hospital or nursing facility preferred

· 4 years Management experience preferred.

· 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, hospital, or nursing facility preferred.