Lourie Center - Early Head Start Program

If you are a current Adventist HealthCare employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.

Adventist HealthCare seeks to hire an Assistant Director of TNP who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. If you want to make a difference in someone's life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

The Assistant Director of TNP:
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Collaborates with the TNP Director, develops and implements clinical and educational policies and procedures for relationship-based service delivery in the TNP including application and admission procedures; case management: implementation of the therapeutic interventions; and record keeping. Assures compliance with policies and procedures as mandate by contracts and various regulating bodies.
Develops and maintains therapeutic relationship with the children and parents/caregivers. Implements effective crisis intervention, including Crisis Prevention Intervention support for children and families.
Provides support to the TNP Director with TNP contract and licensure compliance in accordance with Maryland State regulations including Department of Human Resources, Child Care Administration, Child Care Licensing (COMAR 07.04.02) and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Mental Hygiene Regulations, Community Mental Health Programs - Therapeutic Nursery Programs (COMAR 10.21.18) and Maryland State Department of Education.
Provides administrative support for the program including reporting, monthly billing, time keeping and other tasks as needed. In conjunction with the Director, conducts annual performance appraisals consistent with the Center's performance appraisal system. Provides clinical supervision to staff, and ensures the supervision of students/trainees assigned to the TNP.
Assists with recruitment and recommends hiring, promotions and terminations with the TNP Director.
Assists with preparing and departmental meetings and oversees the development, implementation, and updating of the individual treatment plan and the treatment strategies to be used in the classroom.
In consultation with the TNP Director, develops program goals and objectives and prepares annual program plans and budget for the TNP. Monitors and assesses program performance and prepares an annual program evaluation report. In conjunction with the TNP Director, manages the program within the budget parameters.
Prepares and submits monthly statistical and information reports (e.g., program=s approval status and performance) to the County Contract Manger, upon approval of the Director. Responds to the County Contract Manager's informational requests or inquiries in a timely fashion, as requested.
Provides reflective supervision to staff; Coordinates and provides in-service training and consultative activities for program staff as requested. Facilitates team process for cohesive and effective service delivery.
In the absence of the Director, conducts intake interviews with prospective clients and based upon the information available determines the eligibility and the appropriateness of a candidate for admission to the TNP.
Develops and maintains liaisons with other professionals and organizations in the community. Coordinates TNP services with other agencies providing services to child and/or family, as directed.
Contributes to the field of early childhood assessment and intervention through participation in professional meetings, including presentations at local and national conferences
In conjunction with the TNP Director, prepares information and reports, as needed, and participates in grant writing and fund-raising activities
Accesses Protected Health Information on a routine basis. Employee must comply with all privacy standards of the Lourie Center that include HIPAA, COMAR and others - state and federal regulations as written in the Privacy Manual.

Qualified Candidates will possess:
Masters degree in a mental health discipline or early childhood education field
Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in the state of Maryland or educational equivalent
Extensive knowledge of child development, and mental health , especially with young children and families.
At least two years of progressively responsible experience in a mental health or educational setting, including clinical and supervisory/administrative responsibilities.
Strong administrative skills.
Work Schedule:

At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you. We do this by offering:

• Work life balance through non rotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free Employee parking
• Competitive comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health, disability, PTO and 403B retirement plan with matching and 3 year vesting)
• 100% Coverage for inpatient care - at Adventist HealthCare facilities
• 100% Coverage for urgent care nationwide - after copay

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