Responsibilities • Directs and organizes program activities. • Writes program narratives, contracts, procedures and grants in a timely manner, as applicable. • Establishes program goals and objectives that support the organization's strategic plan. • Assures that program standards and objectives are met. • Leads program planning, development and implementation. • Identifies problems, evaluates alternatives and implements effective solutions. • Monitors division contracts and budget. • Monitors case loads and productivity of staff. • Ensures that staff provides coverage for crisis intervention. • Effectively collaborates with other AltaPointe program coordinators and outside sources. • Adheres to professional code of ethics. • Effectively demonstrates the application of child/adolescent specific competencies • Interviews and screens applicants when necessary and completes appropriate forms as outlined by Personnel Policy and procedures. • Provides training in the general orientaiton of the facility, policies and procedures, program operations and specific skill areas. • Is knowledgeable and applies personnel policies and procedures on a consistent basis. • Objectively completes performance evaluations on supervised staff and routes to Personnel Department on a timely basis. • Promotes the concept of treatment teams. Acts as a memeber of the treatment team. • Provides positive and effective leadership. • Provides staff with consultation and supervision as needed, individually or through group staff meetings. • Ensures competence of staff. • Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as needed. • Accepts and employs sugggestions for improvement. • Actively works to enhance clinical and leadership skills. • Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassion. • Respects consumer's privacy and confidentiality. • Is pleasant and cooperative with others. • Assists consumers and visitors as needed. • Personal values don't inhibit ability to relate and care for others. • Is senstive to the consumer's needs, expectations and individual differences. • Is gentle and calm with consumers and families. • Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities. • Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required. • Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner. • Accesses appropriate community resources according to consumer needs. • Follows AltaPointe policies and procesures. Qualifications • Master's degree in a mental health discipline with at least two years post master's experience. • Must be 23 years of age or older. • Must have valid driver's license with liability insurance.