Large, multi-system 1199 Union hospital in Brooklyn offering competitive pay, tremendous opportunities for growth with an excellent Major Medical, PTO, Vision, dental plans.

Seeking a Program Administrator.

The Program Administrator will oversee the quality and quantity of care provided to patients at the Center for Mental Health and BHP-Adult. They will be responsible for organizing, coordinating, and supervising the members of the multidisciplinary team, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Office Manager, Patient Business Associates, and Grant Programs.

Compensation: $115,000

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize clinical services for the Center for Mental Health/Integrated Center at Bishop Walker and Behavioral Health Program for Adults
• Supervise clinic support staff and be responsible for day-to-day operations of the clinic
• Co-sign services provided by LMSW staff and answer clinical questions from therapists
• Manage admission and termination of each client, providing documentation for the admission note and assigning new cases upon admission
• Assist in planning and implementing programs such as Quality Assurance and Utilization Review
• Gather reports and monitor compliance with corrective actions
• Assist in chart reviews to ensure chart documentation is in compliance
• Oversee the ordering of clinic supplies
• Function as proxy for the Unit Chief at departmental and hospital meetings
• Attend monthly UR, Incident Review, Administrative, Department Head meetings
• Collect monthly reports from staff, including collecting data for staff statistics
• Assist in conducting employee performance reviews, assessing training and developmental needs, recommending hiring, discipline, and termination
• Ensure that component respectful care is provided to each patient
• Coordinate activities of the multi-disciplinary team in providing a comprehensive treatment program for patients of the units
• Interview prospective employees for the treatment team, evaluate and supervise performance of staff members, and discipline as necessary according to Human Resources guidelines
• Organize and conduct the quality assurance program for the unit, providing annual plans, chart audits, and reports as required on a timely basis
• Ensure that services provided meet prevalent standards of care, applicable code for Joint Commission requirements, OMH regulations, by-laws, rules, and regulations of the Medical Staff, and departmental policies and procedures
• Participate as a member of the Department's Cabinet, Incident Review, Peer Review, Quality Assurance, and other committees as assigned by the Director
• Evaluate the program of the unit on an annual basis and report evaluation to the Director
• Be available to unit staff and/or patients on a 24-hour basis for crisis situations, problems, etc.
• Assess the in-service education needs of the staff and plan and conduct the needed in-services programs
• Attend meetings and participate in committees as assigned in both the community and facility

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work or Psychology required
• Minimum of three (3) years job-related experience

• Current license as Clinical Social Worker certification or Psychologist.