Assistant Program Manager (77315)

Centurion is proud to be the provider ofmedical and mental health services to the PA Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking afull-time Statewide Assistant Program Managerto support our state correctional facilities across the state of Pennsylvania.

Salary-$95000

Location: Central PA with 50% traveling throughout the state. Hybrid role
Schedule: 40 hours/week Mon-Fri between the hours of 7am-5pm

Under the direction of the Regional Vice President assist Program Manager in managing the overall clinical and non-clinical functions and activities of a multidisciplinary team providing services to incarcerated offenders in a correctional setting to meet service delivery requirements of a specific Centurion contract.
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Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Provide technical and administrative oversight to staff addressing and resolving problems or conflicts
Develop MHM staff into a cohesive effective mental health staff
Hire orient counsel supervise train review and evaluate the work of a multidisciplinary team
Coordinate the annual performance review process for staff in a timely manner
Formulate and/or communicate and implement contract-specific policies and procedures
Ensure that clinical practices are consistent with NCCHC mental health standards
Update executive management on overall programs progress and/or needs in staffing performance CQI legal compliance and budget/fiscal management
Serve as MHM liaison to client in collaboration with the Program Manager and Regional Vice President
Review and evaluate treatment and administrative procedures and outcomes
Respond to inquiries and concerns of contract and site correctional administration
Coordinate/delegate responsibility for offender discharges or transfers
Monitor assess and advise staff on clinical or MHM or facility related procedures and protocol as needed
Ensure regular conduct and documentation of staff meetings
Coordinate Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program and performance audits
Ensure that recommendations from CQI and performance audits are implemented and the results of the corrective actions are monitored
Ensure that grievances received from offenders and others receive a prompt and clinically responsible response
Ensure compliance with all facility and MHM policies and Federal and State laws regulations and guidelines including HIPAA
Ensure that MHM staff coordinates care closely with custody staff while maintaining a positive collaborative relationship
Maintain an ethical commitment to ensure confidentiality within the limits of a correctional environment
Ensure that care to offenders is delivered by MHM staff in a nonjudgmental/nondiscriminatory manner to protect the autonomy dignity and rights of offenders
Understand and adhere to safety and security rules and regulations of the institution
Other duties as assigned Job Title: Assistant Program Manager Alternate Title: FLSA: Exempt Latest Review Date: 12.18.19

Education/Credentials/Experience
Minimum of a bachelors degree in Hospital Administration Health Care Administration Health and Human Services Business Administration Public Administration or related field from an accredited college or university required
Prior experience as a Health Care Administrator Psychologist Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Registered Nurse preferred
Must be able to pass background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable
Must maintain current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR certification
One (1) year management experience in a comprehensive mental health program

Experience in the DOC / Jail system is a plus