Program Manager II (Turning Point/DOC)

Job Overview

Location/Schedule: This position is located at Columbia River Correctional Institution. The schedule for this position is typically Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Position: Program Manager II

Program: Turning Point/Department of Corrections (DOC)

Mission

Cascadia Health delivers whole health care – integrated mental health and addiction services, primary care, and housing – to promote hope and support the well-being of the communities we serve.
 

Vision

We envision a community where everyone benefits from whole health care, experiences well-being, and has a self-directed, connected life.

Position Description

The Program Manager II works as a member of an interdisciplinary team to implement and monitor drug and alcohol reentry treatment for clients within a prison-based facility. This position involves participation and implementation of program goals and objectives to promote a strengths-based, client-centered, trauma-informed approach to assisting clients in achieving individual goals and reducing recidivism. With the high prevalence of trauma among individuals in the criminal justice system, it is required the Program Manager understand the effects of trauma on health, coping, and other aspects of the lives of those we serve and cultivate an environment for staff and clients that is reflective of that philosophy.

The Program Manager implements and oversees supervision and training needs of clinical staff in collaboration with DOC’s and Cascadia’s training departments.  The Program Manager assures that program activities are administered as directed by the Clinical Director, per regulatory and contractual specifications. The Program Manager provides direction to team members, is responsible for management of the program, and serves as back-up to those supervised.  In addition, the Program Manager will maintain a caseload and will perform clinical services.

Essential Duties

This position description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.  Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary. 

Contribute to the development of annual goals and objectives for the program which are consistent with the strategic goals of Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare, and Cascadia’s contract with Department of Corrections (DOC).Monitor the overall effectiveness of the program; assist in the implementation and evaluation of changes that increase the level of service, overall efficiency and reduction in costs.Assist the Clinical Director and Senior Director in developing policies, procedures and systems to support agency goals and objectives for Cascadia’s Turning Point Program. Determine resources required to meet goals and objectives. Assess progress toward achieving goals and objectives and make revisions to plans, systems, policies and procedures to ensure success.Establish annual revenue and strategic goals for the successful operation of the program. Develop operating budgets in support of goals and objectives. Revise goals as circumstances dictate. Monitor expenditures on a monthly basis and control costs and/or justify significant budget variances.Determine staffing requirements, hire and train staff. Establish work plans and priorities for staff members and assess the progress of staff members and take corrective action as needed. Conduct performance reviews for staff members. Provide regular clinical and administrative supervision to clinicians. Provide and/ or arrange coverage in staff absence.Maintain knowledge of, review and ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and agency policies and procedures and assure that appropriate laws, rules, regulations are adhered to.Assure that staff members maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation as required associated with DOC contract, assessment, treatment, clients’ progress and other activities.Assist staff members in working with particularly complex clients or client situations.Serve as the primary spokesperson for the program. Develop and maintain positive relationships with DOC to provide the best possible treatment to clients. Cooperate with Department of Corrections (DOC) personnel to ensure a safe clinical environment.Assure data collection and reporting requirements are met. Prepare reports that reflect key data points for the Clinical Director and Senior Director or other stakeholders as required or requested.Maintain a caseload and provide individual/group treatment.Demonstrate sound clinical judgment in working with clients with criminality, addictions and mental health issues.Manage required client testing (e.g., CJ-CEST, CTS, U/A’s, etc.).Assist with group observations and clinical supervision.Attend and participate in all meetings as assigned.

Supervisory Oversight

Determine staffing requirements, hire, and train staff in a manner that encourages and maintains diversity and cultural responsiveness. Establish work plans and priorities for staff members, assess the progress of staff members. Provide consistent supervision and support for direct reports.Promote and complete annual employee training requirements on a timely basis.Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development.Establish and manage budgets for assigned programs and monitor monthly expenses.

Strategic Leadership

Provide strategic leadership throughout Cascadia and contribute to strategic initiatives.Provide customer service leadership; establish a service-first and customer-centric culture across technical staff.Take the initiative in thought leadership, innovation and creativity.Create, model and maintain a work culture that supports and values inclusion, equity and diversity.Help create vision and key strategic goals as related to technology across the organization and its core competencies to develop a long-term vision of technology hardware and software solutions, as well as planning and implementation of technology roadmaps and policy.Perform other duties as assigned.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

This position must understand, appreciate and respect the diversity and cultural differences within our Cascadia community. As such, it is expected that this position promotes integrated care, our vision of trauma-informed and person-first approaches and helps create a work environment of inclusion, safety and acceptance.

Education:

CADC II is requiredEducation related to working with individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health challenges is preferred.

Experience:

A minimum of two years of supervisory and/or leadership is required; four years is preferred.Previous experience working with a corrections population is required, and working within a correctional facility is preferred.Experience related to working with individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health challenges is preferred.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

General understanding of criminality and criminogenic risk factors Ability to conduct assessments in coordination with the DOC individual inmate Corrections Plan. Thorough understanding of trauma informed care principles and evidenced-based treatment interventions for clients with criminal behaviorKnowledge of dual diagnosis treatment principles.    Operate computer hardware and software at a level needed to effectively perform job functionsEnter data and retrieve data Prepare simple reports 

Other: This position requires an additional background check because it works at a DOC facility. Therefore, must be able to pass the Department of Corrections criminal background check.

Working Conditions

Environmental: Work is performed in a prison-based setting.  The nature of the work dictates that the employee is alert and attentive during the assigned shift. Rest breaks and meal periods are subject to interruption. Due to the staffing requirements within each program, the Program Manager may be required to work additional hours if the need arises. Universal Precautions and remaining alert to the environment are critical to address the potential for violent behavior, exposure to disease, biohazards, noise and contaminants.   

Mental Demands: Decisions and recommendation are concerned with revising or developing work procedures or practices and treatment strategies.  Major decisions are made collaboratively with management.  A high degree of autonomy is allowed when working with staff and clients and their treatment strategies. The work assigned is diverse and involves addressing new and unusual circumstances in which outcomes may negatively affect costs, employee morale or clients.  The work regularly involves a degree of unpredictability and disruption of planned tasks requiring a flexible time management approach. 

Physical Demands: Activities and structure support and assist program clients in learning socially acceptable behaviors. The Program Manager must have the ability to assist the team in providing safety to all clients and staff in potentially volatile situations.    

Cascadia is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 503.238.0769 or peopleandculture@cascadiabhc.org

Benefits

We offer generous benefits for our full-time and part-time employees (20 hours + pro-rated) including:

Generous Paid Time Off Package Full-time employees earn 6 weeks of PTO in their first year!Medical and Dental Coverage (begins 1st of the month following 30 days after hire date)VSP Vision Discount Plan403(B) Retirement Savings (Pre and post-tax plans with up to 8% employer matching contribution!)Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical, dependent care, and transportation options)Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life InsurancePaid Bereavement and Jury Duty LeaveLength of Service AwardVoluntary Life InsuranceSupplemental InsuranceStudent loan forgiveness options

Wellness Benefits:

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Bicycle ReimbursementDiscounted Fitness MembershipsTrauma Support Team

Starting Rate Range in USD ($)

78180.09

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83772.99