Program Manager (For Mental Health Services)
National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services
San Jose, CA, USA
6/14/2022
Healthcare
Full Time
Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: Starting at $60k
Under the direct supervision of the Program Director, the Program Manager supervises,assistsand trains Mental Health Workers in day-to-day operations and provides direct personal care and supervision to facility staff and residents while promoting client well-being through support with instrumental activities of daily living.
JobResponsibilities
- Trainsnew hireMental Health Workers in everyday functions.
- Assistsresidents in daily living activities and trains residents in self-care practices.
- Aids staff in administering therapeutic activities, such as physical exercises, arts and crafts, and recreational games.
- Converses with residents to promote social interaction.
- Observes, documents, and attends to routine health care needs of residents under supervision of medical personnel and reports client status change to the Lead, PD, or the Nursing Manager as needed.
- Assistsresidents in taking medication as prescribed.
- Accompaniesresidents on off-groundstrips, instructs and counsels residents inpurchaseof items.
- Follows facility safety guidelines including proper liftingtechniqueand Universal Precautions.
- Reviewsweekly treatment plans with clients.
- Works directly with the catering company to discuss daily census.
- Ordersfacility itemson a monthly basis.
- Supports withde-escalating crisis situations.
- Addresses patient complaints with the support and guidance of the Program Director.
- Maintainssufficient facility items in stock and readily available for residents and staffuse.
- Facilitatesthree groups a week.
- Covers intake department and provides on-call support as needed.
- Duties as assigned.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent
- 1+ years in a leadership role preferred but notrequired.
- Certifications: Basic First Aid & CPR, Clear California and Federal background checks
- A Clear criminal record review and fingerprint background check
- Successful completion of a Negative Drug Test
*Hiring is contingent upon a full background screeningin accordance withCalifornia licensing regulations; DOJ/FBI clearance, pre-employment physical, and TB clearance. DMV printout and Basic First Aid certification arerequiredprior to employment.
License, Certification, Registration
- Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support Certification
- Must have an activeDriver's License
- Must provide proof of vehicle insurance coverage of a minimum of $30,000 liability
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Social perceptiveness
- Service orientation
- Speaking
- Active listening
Physical Demands
- Occasionallyrequired to sit.
- Occasionallyrequired to walk.
- Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
- Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
- Occasionally required to talk or hear.
- Occasionally required to bend,liftor climb
- Occasionally required to lift light weights (less than 25 pounds).
- Occasionally required to lift moderate weights (25-50 pounds).
- Occasionally required to lift heavy weights (50 pounds or greater).
- Finger dexterityrequired.
- Hand coordinationrequired.
- Specific vision abilitiesrequiredfor this jobincludeclose vision, distance vision, abilitytoadjust or focus.