Department Director en FAMILY SERVICE OF RHODE ISLAND INC

Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

As an integral member of the leadership team within the Health Department at FSRI, responsible for the administrative oversight of assigned staff and programmatic initiatives that span from birth to adulthood including overall community health and wellness. Represent the department/ agency at both internal and external subcommittees/meetings. Responsible for reaching target budgetary and programmatic goals, ensures best practice standards, development of new cutting-edge integrated care initiatives and management of assigned contracts. Oversee programs and/or staff who are working to reduce patients SDoH, health concerns, mental health and recovery issues. Participates in the Agencys leadership team and subcommittees as scheduled.

SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and support assigned Health Departments initiatives and other integrated care expansions.
• Complete administrative documentation (programmatic reports, time sheets, mileage, etc.) in a timely manner.
• Provide programmatic and administrative supervision, treatment consultation, data collection and training of assigned staff.
• Responsible for assisting in the selection of employees working in the Health Division; managing performance and taking any corrective actions necessary for staff to meet performance standards.
• Ensure that staff maintain professional and accurate documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and outcome evaluative tools, and provide education and ongoing monitoring in these areas.
• Supervise assigned staff members productivity levels, time sheets, work quality, and ability to meet timelines which ensures that staff understand the requirements of their positions.
• Participate in the performance evaluation process of assigned employees.
• Serve as a liaison with contractual bodies; primary care practices; community partners; state entities and managed care organizations in relation to programmatic needs.
• Meet or exceed Agency productivity expectations for FSRIs Health Division.
• Monitor and manage program budgets and spending and meet financial goals.
• Participation in the Agencys Utilization review and management process.
• Build and maintain positive, working relationships with community organizations and providers and develop new referral sources.
• Participation in development of new programs and grant applications.
• Attend regular supervision and leadership meetings.
• Participates in the Agencys subcommittees as scheduled.
• Performs additional responsibilities consistent with Agency needs, defined in consultation with supervisor(s) and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Masters degree in a human service or public health field (psychology, social work, public health administration, marriage/family, etc.) required.
• Experience in settings that provide SDoH support, housing and economic independence interventions, child welfare services, treatment of substance use, mental health and high-risk medical issues that impair wellness of patients.
• Knowledge of billing and reimbursement systems for services provided and ability to navigate the healthcare system required.
• Prior clinical and/or administrative oversight experience required.
• Experience and successes with grant writing.
• Knowledge in the delivery of medical and behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults and families.
• Knowledge of community wellness.
• Ability to work remotely with knowledge of how to navigate various computer systems and data bases.
• Must pass a DCYF and criminal record clearance.
• Possession of a valid drivers license, reliable transportation and auto insurance also required. Bilingual skills a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires residential and community visits, employees in this position must have the ability to:

• Travel to and from clients residence, community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
• Ability to lift up to 20lbs.
• Must be able to work remotely and in person adhering to PHI requirements.
• Ability to adhere to all vaccination requirements necessary to work in a healthcare setting.

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