Director of Treatment

AMIkids is a non-profit dedicated to helping troubled youth develop into responsible and productive citizens. AMIkids’ mission is to protect the public safety and positively impact as many youth as possible through the efforts of a diverse and innovative staff. AMIkids works in partnership with youth agencies, local communities and families.

General Description of Duties

The Director of Treatment is responsible for the development, implementation and general oversight of all treatment services, including assessments related to treatment needs, treatment plans, and treatment and intervention referrals.  Employee executes all treatment components of the Personal Growth Model (PGM) and ensures compliance with all applicable local, State and Federal regulatory requirements governing treatment services, e.g., quality assurance and contract requirements, Medicaid.  Position provides group, individual, family and crisis counseling services to youth and their families affiliated with the institute.  Employee ensures all staff is appropriately trained and certified.  Employee assists the Executive Director/Principal in development and implementation of program policies and procedures.

Primary objective is the realization of AMIkids’ mission to provide a safe and successful learning environment for troubled youth, while encouraging social and emotional development through the achievement of academic and personal goals.

Essential Job Functions as they relate to Core Competencies

Establishes effective Interpersonal skills to encourage positive cooperation in the work place, and increase team success through meaningful interactions with education, behavior modification and mental health professionals.

§  Maintains open communication for the development of effective working relationships with all levels of staff and colleagues; enforces the principals of professional conduct ethics, and AMIkids values.

§  Develops respectful, trusting and enthusiastic work environment to encourage innovative problem solving and creative program development.

§  Develops and maintains community relations and effective key customer and contractor contacts.

Provides effective Leadership to motivate and guide staff toward the successful accomplishment of established treatment goals and objectives; facilitates a successful and collaborative work environment.

§  Schedules, trains and evaluates staff in the achievement of program objectives and long-term goals; provides on-site and residential support in the area of treatment and therapy; assists in recruiting, screening and hiring school personnel.

§  Develops, coordinates and conducts various structured and informal staff training to facilitate professional development and effectiveness; researches and delivers instructional materials.

§  Ensures all appropriate certifications, licensing and educational requirements are maintained and in compliance with all applicable regulatory standards.

§  Identifies and facilitates professional growth opportunities; encourages a flexible and responsive work environment; plans and conducts staff meetings and interactive training for the dissemination of information, e.g., problem resolution, policy interpretation, procedural changes.

§  Develops partnerships with and maintains contacts with key individuals of state job services, the youth services department, local school systems and service providers in the district.

Participates in the administration of program management and development functions; ensures all functions and programs under charge are performed within established budgetary parameters, to include performing budget projections, monitoring revenues and expenditures, and ensuring sound fiscal control.

• Practices effective organization, time management, and project management skills to ensure practical and efficient direction of services; ensures timely processing of administrative functions.
  
• Coordinates and utilizes available Institute and community resources in support of treatment programs, youth program completion and reduced recidivism.
  
• Researches and evaluates juvenile justice trends and industry developments to enhance program guidelines and operations; coordinates, administers and supervises various program operations, e.g., staffing, activities, reporting, budgeting.
  
• Drafts and submits documentation and information in support of program reporting and/or requests for proposals as directed; participates and/or leads various special projects as directed; participates in a wide variety of miscellaneous projects in support of the AMIkids mission.
  
• Performs a wide variety of professional and administrative support duties as they relate to the development and implementation of AMIkids’ vision; prepares and maintains various reports, e.g., head count, discharge, progress, DJJ 180-day, student data in Student Information System (SIS).
  
• Attends all required training/professional development events and maintains all appropriate certifications and licenses.

Directs and implements Treatment services; coordinates and oversees delivery of appropriate youth services by qualified staff in the achievement of favorable therapeutic outcomes; executes all applicable policies and procedures.

• Directs the coordination and implementation of Treatment programs; oversees delivery of appropriate youth diagnosis and treatment by qualified staff in the achievement of favorable therapeutic outcomes.
  
• Develops and implements treatment and supervision plans (e.g. ITP, TPR, and ITP-RE); reviews placement and case treatment files; oversees youth evaluation and treatment plans to ensure programs are individualized and meet the needs of each youth; communicates student families/guardians and probation officers concerning student progress.
  
• Leads and supervises treatment team meetings, student group activities and sessions, family meetings, and service plan meetings; provides group, individual, family and crisis counseling services to students and their families; leads and implements psycho-educational, delinquency prevention, and treatment groups, e.g. ART, Skillstreaming, CYT, SS.
  
• Oversees substance abuse/mental health services for students and their families; oversees cases and ensures individualized services are provided.
  
• Schedules off-site doctor’s visits for youth; prepares referrals for off-site clinical services not provided by the institute; maintains reporting of out-service agencies; schedules motivational activities such as field trips and community service opportunities for youth.
  
• Supervises youth medication administration and maintains required documentation; enforces health and medication policies and procedures.
  
• Ensures treatment components are consistently implemented with integrity and fidelity; conducts  treatment services; maintains current knowledge of industry trends and regulatory requirements.
  
• Monitors and ensures compliance with quality assurance, Medicaid, PGM and any other related standards as they relate to treatment; maintains accurate records according to contracting agency, PGA, Medicaid, state auditing and all other applicable standards.
  
• Oversees the timely accomplishment of appropriate documentation, data entry, and submission requirements as defined by industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Performs related duties for which the incumbent is qualified as necessary.

AMIkids Values for Our Leaders

§  Demonstrates loyalty to the mission, values and goals of the organization.

§  Embraces key aspects of an effective family environment; warmth, discipline and empowerment.

§  Exhibits integrity in all school activities and interactions with people.

§  Embraces diversity by facilitating positive and productive interactions between staff and students.

§  Leads a goal oriented lifestyle by actively creating, modifying and achieving a written set of goals.

§  Strives for excellence in all tasks and projects.

§  Generates productive enthusiasm in a variety of settings.

§  Demonstrates creativity in problem solving.

§  Engages in practices that model safety.

§  Displays honesty in all professional and social communications and in all administrative tasks.

§  Shows a commitment to dedication by providing excellent service towards individual kids and families.

Environmental Conditions

Work is typically performed in usual office conditions with rare exposure to disagreeable environmental factors. Some tasks include potential for intermittent exposure to outdoor elements, e.g., heat, humidity, inclement weather. Some may involve working in and around moving vehicles and associated vehicle/equipment areas, where heightened awareness to surroundings and observance of established safety precautions is essential in avoidance of injury or accidents.  Due to the nature and location of the work environment, incumbent must possess a tolerance and ability for working with adjudicated youths.

Physical Requirements

Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of sitting, standing, walking, repetitive motions and finger dexterity, and which involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds). Tasks may involve the intermittent performance of extremely physically demanding work, involving restraining procedures and physical intervention using a nationally recognized or state required nonviolent technique (weight exceeding 150 pounds).

Minimum Education, Training and Experience

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other counseling related field; supplemented by one (1) to two (2) years experience working with at risk and troubled youth; or any combination of education, training and experience equal to or greater than defined regulatory requirements.  Experience in Behavioral Health Overlay services is preferred but not required.

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

Must satisfy criminal background check and drug screening as defined by state requirements.

State license preferred (e.g. mental health, clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, alcohol/substance abuse etc.) or experience working under the direct supervision of licensed clinical professional, according to state statutes.

Must satisfy physical abilities and medical testing as defined by federal regulations.

Must obtain and maintain appropriate crisis intervention and physical restraint training and certification as defined by state requirements, e.g., Protective Action Response (PAR), Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI), Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Safe Crisis Management (SCM).

Must obtain and maintain current CPR and First Aid Certification by nationally recognized organization.

Must possess and maintain valid driver’s license in the state of employment; may be required to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger and school bus endorsement.

I have read and understand the information included in this position description.  I possess the minimum qualifications for the position as it is defined, and verify my ability to perform the job listed herein, with or without reasonable accommodations.