Position Details

Senior Director - Residential Services

Senior Director - Residential Services

  • Bradford, PA, USA
  • Salary is commensurate with qualifications and professional history.
  • Salary
  • Full Time
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Documentation of important information and data in a timely and professional manner
  • Working with government representatives during licensing visits.
  • Direct supervision and management of the daily functions of the department. Which includes:
    • Interviewing and hiring new staff.
    • Ensuring that new employee and annual evaluations are thorough and given in a timely manner.
    • Effecting any necessary employee comments and dismissal action in conjunction with the Director of Human Resources.
    • The training of new employees and on-going on-the-job-training with all staff.
    • Reviewing all time sheets to ensure they are properly filled out and submit them in a timely manner for staff assigned to his/her department.
    • Scheduling staff working hours and assigning staff to areas to provide adequate coverage within the Agency's requirements without previously authorized overtime.
    • Periodic direct observation of staff performance and providing feedback to staff on their performance.
  • Keeping the Executive Director and fellow Beacon Light Behavioral Health System's Management members informed of issues and concerns related to his/her department or the agency.
  • Being aware of the Agency's operating budget which includes:
    • Assisting/Preparing the annual budget for the agency in a timely manner.
    • Assisting/Preparing the Capital Expenditure Budget for the year in a timely manner.
    • Functioning within the limits of the budget.
    • Ensuring staff within your department are functioning within the budget
    • Making adaptation to the budget on a regular basis to correct possible shortfalls.
  • Developing for approval policies and procedures to assure the effectiveness of the departments he/she supervises and for reviewing policy and procedures annually for said departments in a timely manner.
  • Ensuring that programs under his/her direction follow and are in abeyance of the Agency Compliance Plan.
  • The development and flow of clinical and business information to the CFO, President, Executive Director and other members of the BLBHS Management team.
  • Collaborating with other service providers to develop new programs, when requested by the Executive Director.
  • Ensuring that all Regulatory Standards, including JCAHO, are met in his/her department.
  • Assisting treatment team members in the planning for the treatment for each individual to ensure that the best available treatment is being provided, while maintaining the Agency's philosophy in a consistent manner.
  • Consulting with other staff in crisis situations.
  • Ensuring that Master Treatment Plans and Reviews are completed in a timely manner.
  • Meeting with the consulting physicians to ensure consistency and continuity of care.
  • Ensuring the Utilization Review reports are completed accurately and timely. Present UR reports at the monthly meetings.
  • Overseeing clinical staff to ensure that the there is Integration, coordination and monitoring of the individual's active treatment program by: observing individuals, reviewing data and progress, revising programs based on individual need and performance.
  • Ensuring consistency among external and internal programs and disciplines.
  • Ensuring that the individual receives services and interventions necessary by appropriate persons capable of delivering the services.
  • Reviewing the clinical notes completed by staff assigned to his/her supervision
  • Promoting a trauma informed environment for both clients and staff.
  • Developing Key Performance Indicators for financial and clinical monitoring of the department
  • Ensure all residential programs are in full compliance with their current service description including all specialty programs.

Residential Programs for Children

For children struggling with a mental health challenge severe enough to require removal from the home by county-based Children & Youth Services or Juvenile Probation, Beacon Light offers a variety residential programs.

Some are long-term and others short-term, but all are designed to provide the highest levels of treatment individuals involved. Residential treatment is the most intensive of all Beacon Light programs, and our broad range of settings ensures we can place a child in an environment that gives them the best chance for positive outcomes.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field required.
  • At least 3 years of management experience.

BENEFITS:

  • Excellent Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Personal Days
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Retirement Plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (if you are eligible)
  • Verizon Wireless Discount
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • And More!
About Us

The phrase Beacon Light actually refers to two distinct companies:
Beacon Light Behavioral Health System (BLBHS) and Beacon Light Adult Residential Services (BLARS).

Together they provide mental health services to adults, children and families in both community-based and residential settings. Individually, BLARS primarily provides residential programs for adults, while BLBHS provides community-based and residential programs for children, as well as community-based programs for adults.

The Beacon Light companies are affiliates of Journey Health System, headquartered in Bradford, Pa. Both Beacon Light companies have facilities in Bradford, Warren, Kittanning, McClure, and State College, Pa., while also serving clients from virtually every county throughout the state.