Program Director - THRIVE Wraparound

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Program Director for the Thrive Intensive Community Wrap-Around Support Program is responsible for coordinating and managing the services outlined in the DDS/DMH Intensive Community Wrap-Around Supports contract (Thrive).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS*

• Supervises and provides leadership to the Intensive Community Wrap Around team, including clinicians, nurses, team coaches, consultants, and peer mentors.
• Provides necessary training for the clinical treatment team including autism spectrum disorder, ABA/PBS, significant mental illness, and evidence-based practices.
• Facilitates daily communication among Thrive team members to collaborate, plan, and take action.
• Manages all referrals for the Community Treatment Team to include tracking, responding to the funder, and maintaining active rosters and wait lists.
• Ensures all required clinical assessments are scheduled and completed within established timelines.
• Attends regional and Statewide meetings to report program progress and contributes to the Statewide planning of service components.
• Submits billing and program expenditure documentation accurately and within required timelines.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as primary liaison across BHN programs.
• Builds strong collaborative relationships with internal and external customers and payors.
• Carries out directions of senior management and attends management meetings.
• Accepts other responsibilities, as assigned, to support specific department/business needs.

PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Master's Degree in social services field or related field required.
• Current licensure (LMHC, LICSW, BCBA/LABA or higher) or license eligibility required.
• Minimum of five years of direct experience with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Significant Mental Illness required.
• Direct experience implementing evidence-based practices required.
• Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and reliable vehicle for all working hours required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Yes

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job standing, walking, and sitting are regularly required. The job frequently requires lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds. The job frequently requires reaching, handling, hearing, seeing, reading, math, and written and oral communication.
• This job requires frequent use of computers, fax machines, copier, calculator, and printers.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to organize.
• This job requires the ability to deal with frequent interaction with peers, co-workers and program staff. Dealing with interruptions and the ability to refocus on the work product are essential.