Job: Program Supervisor - Child and Adolescent Outpatient Services

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.


Job Title:
Program Supervisor - Child and Adolescent Outpatient Services
Salary Range:Location:
Pittsfield
Job Type:Category:
Full TimeHuman Services
Education Level:Work Experience:
Description:

General Description

Supervise all levels of clinical staff and oversee outpatient programs.   Assist in administrative oversight of the clinic, including productivity and budget issues. 

Essential Job Functions

  • Development and implementation of program concepts and services, including enhanced outpatient.
  • Supervision of all levels of clinical staff, including recommendations of staffing changes to the Division Director.
  • Oversee intakes and supervise office manager.
  • Understand and instruct staff on all DMH/DSS/DPH rules, policies, goals and objectives.
  • Assist in administrative oversight of the clinic and the division including productivity and budget issues.
  • Timely completion of reports, proposals and contracts for use by Program Director, funding agencies and others.
  • Assist in writing grants, including RFRs.
  • Complete reports and records necessary to clinical practice.
  • Participate in agency-wide programs and planning as needed.
  • Consult and coordinate with other programs and agencies as needed.

Other Responsibilities

As assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

  • LICSW, LMHC or PhD required.
  • Five (5) years working with children and adolescents and families in the field of mental health required.
  • Strong clinical/supervisory experience required.
  • Knowledge and experience in diagnostic and treatment procedures.
  • Skill and experience in clinical supervision as a teaching tool.
  • Ability to transmit knowledge to others through an educational liaison.
  • Knowledge of community mental health systems and community resources.

Skills

  • Excellent oral and presentation skills.
  • Leadership talent and the ability to delegate effectively.
  • Working knowledge of computers.
  • Knowledge of community resources.

Other Requirements

  • Support and maintain the principles and policies of the agency.
  • Flexibly respond to program scheduling needs.
  • Encourage independence.
  • Represent agency in a professional manner in all community contacts.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to the Agency’s mission and community mental health principles.
  • Valid US driver’s license.
  • Use of personally insured automobile.
  • Driver’s License check (RMV).
  • Criminal Offender Record Information check (CORI).