Job: Program Supervisor of Residential Services

Brien Center
P.O. Box 4219
Pittsfield, MA 01202

Phone:413-499-0412
Fax:413-448-2198
Website:briencenter.org

Company Description:

The Brien Center is Berkshire County’s largest provider of behavioral health and addiction services. We employ over 450 dedicated, compassionate people who work at 26 locations county-wide, in roles including residential and nursing staff, case managers, therapeutic mentors and psychotherapists. Our impact is experienced and appreciated by over 10,000 individuals – including 4,000 children – whose lives are saved, whose illnesses are successfully treated, and who continue on as successful members of our community. We are proud of our comprehensive programs and services for highly-complex problems, and continue to hear from clients, years later, that their lives and families remain intact because of our care.


Job Title:
Program Supervisor of Residential Services
Salary Range:Location:
$30.57 - $30.58 Per Hour Pittsfield
Job Type:Category:
Full TimeHuman Services
Education Level:Work Experience:
Description:

Monday - Friday, 1st Shift. Travel throughout Berkshire County is necessary.

Job Summary

Provides supports to persons to live as independently as possible in a chosen, safe environment. Provides oversite to the program ensuring all licensing requirements and documentation are completed. Supervises staff and participation in intra- and inter-agency meetings and collaborates with care entities. 

Essential Job Functions

  • Adheres to all applicable state and federal regulations; ensures compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures, code of conduct, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Provides direct supervision to shift coordinators, site leaders, recovery facilitators and substance abuse counselors. 
  • Collaborates with Department of Mental Health (DMH), care coordination entities, hospitals, penal institutions, and families. 
  • Completes all relevant documentation as directed by DMH and agency including screenings upon admission, comprehensive assessments, and development of treatment plans including risk assessments.
  • Facilitates trainings and staff meetings when indicated.
  • Oversees any licensing corrective actions and assures all sites meet DMH regulations, including medication administration program (MAP) compliance. 
  • Provides training to Residential Site Supervisors and ensures all staff have required certifications. 

Qualifications, Experience, and Education

  • High school diploma. Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
  • 5 years’ residential/community mental health experience (or similar population preferred).
  • 2 years supervisory experience in residential programming. 
  • Basic knowledge of community resources.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills.