Treatment Director - St. PJ's Children's Home

Description

Work Days:  Tuesday thru SaturdayWork Hours:  9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Work Location:   919 Mission Rd., San Antonio, TX 78210

Mission: The mission of St. PJ’s Children’s Home is to be a safe and loving refuge for children in crisis and to accompany them on their journey to healing and wholeness, breaking the cycle of abuse and neglect one child at a time.

Summary:

Treatment Director will manage, support and plan how services are delivered in regards to all treatment and assessment services for residents of St PJ’s Children’s Home. Treatment Director provides direct supervision for all case managers and interns related to shelter services. Treatment Director will assist with reporting. Treatment Director acts as a representative of St PJ’s Children’s Home. Treatment Director is responsible for the therapeutic milieu and continued evaluation of efficacy of interventions. Treatment Director will be responsible for becoming a Train the Trainer in the treatment model (Sanctuary Model and EQ2) and will lead the training of all shelter staff. Treatment Director provides subject matter expertise and direction to the case management and direct care staff evaluation. This position is responsible for recruitment, hiring and training of all staff under their supervision and will make recommendations for termination of employees.  

Position Responsibilities:

• *Treatment Director, in collaboration with the Program Director and Senior Director of Emergency Services, plans, develops, coordinates, implements and assess all programs and services, manages program requirements and policies regarding the      treatment model at St PJ’s Children’s Home.
• *Treatment Director will provide regular supervision of the direct care staff to make certain the staff follow the treatment plan      for each resident. 
• *Treatment Director will ensure services delivered and the environment are trauma informed and ensure best practices are followed by the clinical/treatment team.
• *Treatment Director will ensure that all activities and operations are performed in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and laws.
• Treatment Director, in collaboration with Program Director and Senior Director of Emergency Services, is responsible for the      on-going development process of the Sanctuary Treatment Model.  
• Treatment Director or another member of the clinical team will assess the resident within 24 hours of a containment. This assessment must be completed in person. 
• Treatment Director is responsible for recruitment, hiring and training of all staff under their supervision and will make      recommendations for termination of employees, if necessary. 
• Treatment Director will develop and implement employee development plans for program employees.
• Treatment Director must have excellent writing and editing skills with proven ability to translate complex concepts into      succinct, clear, accessible language for multiple audiences.
• Treatment Director will ensure all clinical staff maintain proper credentialing, including professional licensure and insurance paneling.
• Treatment Director will provide leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the effectiveness of the treatment/clinical program, by actively participating in quality assurance activities and providing statistical information for the program.
• Treatment Director will assume ON-CALL duties after regular business hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Treatment Director may assume a case load (clinical or case management) at the discretion of the Program Director with the approval of the Senior Director of Emergency Services and/or Vice-President of Programs.
• Treatment Director will coordinate and lead various program meetings, weekly/monthly/quarterly.
• Treatment Director will monitor job performance of all staff based on services provided, program procedures, and program/grant goals.
• Treatment Director will maintain and continue to grow partnerships with institutions of higher education (e.g. recruiting graduate assistants/interns).
• Treatment Director will liaise with the Director of Counseling Services and therapists providing counseling to the children to ensure therapeutic services align with the child’s needs.
• Treatment Director will provide performance review in compliance with agency guidelines and time frames. 
• Treatment Director will maintain and monitor Performance Quality Indicators and engage in quarterly peer reviews of case files. 
• Treatment Director will review critical cases and coordinate with stakeholders to provide clinical recommendations.
• Treatment Director will provide direct service and support to individuals or clients, such as ha