Assistant Program Director Behavioral Health
Description
Pathways
Camelot
Job Description
Job Title:
Assistant Program Director
Program(s):
State:
Population Served:
Reports To:
FLSA Status:
All
Tennessee
All
Program Director
Exempt
SUMMARY
The Assistant Program Director, under supervision of the Program Director, will assist with the oversight
of their assigned program (i.e. Behavioral Health or Foster Care) and will ensure that Camelot’s values of
Excellence, Integrity, Sustainability, and Innovation, People-Centered, and Fun are demonstrated for each
client served.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Responsible for assisting the management of all aspects of their assigned program, to include program
development, quality assurance, networking, collaboration, and staff supervision improvement
committee.
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Developing and monitoring procedures in compliance with agency, state, and federal requirements.
Encouraging program development.
Interpreting agency policy and providing explanations of program standards and goals to staff,
government officials, and the general public.
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Providing clinical on-call/back up coverage according to schedule.
Provide therapy for clients as assigned.
Maintain clinical documentation on all clients seen.
OTHER DUTIES
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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,
responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use
hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with
hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move
up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
TRAVEL
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None required
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Assisting in the management of all aspects of the program in accordance with all licensing standards
and policies.
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Directly supervising and evaluating capabilities of staff to achieve program goals.
Conducting staff meetings and individual supervision to meet program and contractual requirements.
Encourage a team atmosphere and provide excellence in service.
Ensure efficient use of staff time and work schedules.
Supervising and maintaining up to date clinical documentation.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
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Master’s degree in a Human Service Discipline from an accredited four-year college or university
Minimum 3 years’ experience working with children/adolescents and families in a therapeutic
treatment environment
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Sensitive to other cultures and socioeconomic levels
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
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3 to 5 years of related experience working with children/adolescents and families in a therapeutic
treatment environment, in accordance with applicable state requirements.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
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Has, or will obtain CPR and First Aid certification
Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing
QUALIFICATIONS
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Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to
the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or
innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations
on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Mathematical Skills
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Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations,
and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution,
determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling
theory, and factor analysis.
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Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to
interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with
several abstract and concrete variables.
Leadership Skills
Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels. Drive and ability to handle
multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
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ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS
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Mentoring skills
Ability to work as team member
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Ability to travel and work at multiple locations
MY SIGNATURE BELOW INDICATES THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE JOB DESCRIPTION
AND AGREE THAT I AM QUALIFIED AS TO EDUCATION AND SKILL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS
OF THE POSITION WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION(S):
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EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE
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DATE
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SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE
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