 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.
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| Assistant Program Director - Community Services |
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$35.65 - $35.66 Per Hour | Pittsfield
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Full Time | Human Services |
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Description: | Weekdays, 1st shift! 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 site leaders, recovery facilitators and substance abuse counselors; provides indirect supervision to program coordinators and housing specialists.
- Collaborates with Department of Mental Health (DMH), care coordination entities, hospitals, penal institutions, and families for treatment planning and coordination of care.
- 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.
- Performs additional duties, as directed by management.
Qualifications, Experience, and Education - Master’s degree in license eligible field.
- Independent license preferred (LCSW, if waiver approved)
- 5 years’ residential/community mental health experience (or experience with similar population preferred).
- Basic knowledge of community resources.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
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