Job Description

SUMMARY: Organizes, conducts and evaluates planned group activities for the residents of the facility. Completes reports and documentation as required.

Responsibilities and Duties:

· Develops and implements program curriculum to include psychoeducation, social support and recreation services, ensuring responsive care consistent with emerging client needs; ensures that all clients participate in accordance with their interests and abilities.

· Orients, trains and deploys residential staff as necessary to affect program goals and principles.

· Hires, trains, schedules, monitors and disciplines program staff.

· Oversees adjunctive, recreational or social activity providers (yoga, sports, art, etc.) to ensure timeliness and appropriateness of services.

· Provides on-call support at least 2 times a week.

· Acts as facility Administrator in Administrator’s absence.

· Monitors residents’ behavioral changes, reinforces positive appropriate behavior, and offers counseling and support to residents in need; provides documentation accordingly and reports observations to the appropriate staff.

· Assists with assessment and intervention in client crises, including necessary follow-up, using appropriate consultation.

· Completes clinical records and other required documentation in accordance with agency, payer and regulatory requirements.

· Provides regular reports highlighting group attendance, program milestones, planned events, and staff training.

· May provide rehabilitation and group services to clients.

· May assist with client needs as coordinated by client case managers, conservators, family members, etc.

· Participates in and leads facility meetings and training as assigned or required.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Excellent oral and written communication skills.

· Organized and efficient.

· Creative.

· Average knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software such as Word and Excel.

Education/Experience:

· Associate Degree plus 2 years experience (In lieu of Bachelors Degree) plus 4 years experience in Mental Health setting, field of Physical Restoration, Social Adjustment, or Vocational Adjustment.

OR

· Bachelor’s Degree plus 4 years experience in Mental Health setting, field of Physical Restoration, Social Adjustment, or Vocational Adjustment.

· Supervisory experience preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Must have an ARF Administrator license, or the ability to get one within 6 months of hire.

· Must be able to receive criminal record clearance as required by Title XXII, licensing regulations. This includes FBI and DOJ clearance.

· A health screening, by or under the direction of a physician must have been performed not more than one year prior to employment or within seven (7) days after employment. Health screening must include TB clearance not more than one year prior to employment or within seven (7) days after employment.

· Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

· Must have a “valid” standard first aid card and CPR card from an accredited institution.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone.

· Light to moderate lifting is required.

Company Description

Psynergy is an adult residential facility that provides housing option for individuals who desire a home-like setting coupled with care and supervision. Our atmosphere celebrates hope, promotes personal growth and builds social networks. We have four locations: Morgan Hill, Greenfield, Rancho Cordova, and Sacramento. We believe that together, we can achieve more. The prospect of community integration for individuals experiencing mental distress can be a reality – we offer a New Vision of community life. We are committed to creating innovative options for individuals to move out of locked settings and into successful community living. Psynergy Programs, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace.