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Job DescriptionDescription: Job Title: Clinical Director Department: Clinical Reports to: SVP, Operations Job Summary: Responsible for overseeing and developing the Clinical department including hiring, supervision, evaluation and scheduling. Develop, plan and implement strategies for program continuation and growth. Provide clinical training to clinical staff and interns. Must have a positive and supportive attitude toward the company and its overall success. Provide both clinical and personnel supervision of the clinical staff. Must have the ability to think globally, solve problems and have good decision-making skills, including critical thinking skills. Assist with clinical aspects of clients prior to discharge, and "step-down". Accountable for clinical paperwork and monitoring of Clients Programs Schedule. Duties/Responsibilities: • Supervise and oversee all aspects of the clinical department following the agency mission demonstrated by setting departmental goals and objectives. Evaluate existing contract compliance, monitoring and reporting to ensure all goals are being met, • Hiring, supervision, evaluation, scheduling, promotion, corrective action of paid and volunteer personnel (interns) within the department, • Regularly review and recommend changes in program services to meet client needs with particular emphasis on services for underserved populations, oversight of program evaluation and quality assurance functions for department including assessment of applicable legal and professional requirements and monitoring treatment plans for clients, • Ensure contract compliance for department and volunteer personnel within the department. Initiate, implement and monitor compliance with evidence based practices, • Work with other members of the management team to assure successful communication and coordination between all departments, and participate in strategic planning, • Regularly provide clinical training to clinical services staff and interns, • Recruitment of clinical interns, conduct outreach and maintain working relationships with graduate schools, • Lead daily staff briefing meetings, • Provide clinical training to clinical services staff: Intervention Program, Train the Trainer, ASAM's, • Able to redirect clients into appropriate program of care, when they are not ready to leave, • Contact family members as needed, to discuss needed support for the client, • Master’s degree in a mental health related field (psychology, social work, marriage & family, or mental health counseling) required., • Must be a licensed Psychologist, LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, LCDC, or equivalent in the State of practice. License must be current and in good standing., • 3+ years of progressively responsible substance abuse program management experience and staff supervision, including expertise transforming clinical staff into a highly functional team. Experience preferred in the field of chemical dependency/substance abuse/psychiatric setting or human services field., • Ability to work as a team member and possess strong management, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, • Ability to work under stressful conditions and be flexible in relation to department needs, • Knowledge of Joint Commission standards within the Department, • Knowledge of HIPAA laws, Drug Free Workplace Policies, Workplace Violence, • Knowledge of Corporate Integrity and Compliance Programs. Strong computer literacy and in current technology. Knowledge of 12 Step Programs, • Influencing, Providing Direction, Coaching and Developing others, Motivation, Fostering Teamwork, Managing Conflict, Decision Making, Effective Communication, Listening Requirements: New Jersey Required Criteria (New Jersey facilities): The director of substance abuse counseling services shall be responsible for the direction, provision and quality of substance abuse counseling services, including the following: • Developing and maintaining written objectives, policies and procedures, an organizational plan and a quality assurance program, reviewed by the administrator, for substance abuse counseling services;, • Ensuring that the behavioral and pharmacologic approaches to treatment are evidence based or based on objective information to provide treatment services consistent with recognized treatment principles and practices for each level of care and type of client served by the program;, • Providing or ensuring, and documenting, that direct clinical supervision is provided at least one hour per week to all clinical staff, individually or in a group setting, with group supervision not to exceed 50 percent of supervision time;, • Ensuring that substance abuse counseling services are provided as specified in the client treatment plan, and coordinated with other client care services, if applicable, in order to provide continuity of care;, • Ensuring that the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of clients with co-occurring disorders is provided by appropriately trained and qualified clinical staff, and that the clinical supervision of such staff is provided;, • Assisting in developing and maintaining written job descriptions for substance abuse counseling personnel, and assigning duties;, • Assessing and participating in staff education activities and providing consultation to program personnel;, • Providing orientation to and evaluation of new counseling staff prior to the assignment of counseling responsibilities;, • Ensuring that all counseling staff are properly licensed or credentialed in accordance with this chapter;, • Participating in the identification of quality care indicators and outcome objectives and the collection and review of data to monitor staff and program performance;, • Participating in planning and budgeting for the provision of substance abuse counseling services; and Administrative Management: • Monitors the Client Orientation (Onboarding), • Accountable for reviewing clinical paperwork: Progress Notes, After Treatment Plan, Telephone Notes, Treatment Plan Records, Bio-Psycho Social Addendum -Assessment., • Implement and follow through on Departmental Standard Operating Procedures, • Facilitate weekly peer meetings -follow through with concerns, • Facilitates meeting with clients to be discharged, • Physical presence at the residences; 3-4 times weekly, • Follow up on Step-down Board, Insurance and Discharges, • Daily communicate with Case Manager Supervisor to develop group schedule and staff assignment, • Develop programming for Inception and Target populations as well as Focus group, • Communicates with Facility Director regarding outings to ensure coordination is effective, • Assist in completing overflows of all intakes, • Meet with clients when they are on Precaution Watch Note, • Responsible for reviewing the Concurrent Review CCR - with each therapist once UR reports concerns, • Must be reliable and consistent with attendance and punctuality to work, • Represent the Organization in a professional manner, • Understand and follow all policies and procedures of the Organization. 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. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Working Conditions and Environment: • 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. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high stress environment with stringent monthly deadlines and quotas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job DescriptionSalary: 65,000-80,000 Essential Duties and Responsibilities The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned. Compliance and Records Management • Plans development and implementation of legal records management policies intended to standardize the filing, protecting, and retrieval of records, reports, and other paper-based and/or electronic information, ensuring that records are classified, maintained, retained, and destroyed in accordance with policies as established by the New Jersey State Archives Bureau., • Ensures that effective and efficient storing, arranging, indexing, classifying, inventory, retention, and legal records disposal systems are established that meet administrative, legal, and financial requirements., • Utilizes knowledge of principles of records and information management, administrative processes and systems, cost control, governmental recordkeeping requirements, and organizational objectives; coordinates and directs activities of other departments involved with records management analysis, reports analysis, cataloging, inventory, retention, and destruction of records; and confers with those departments to assure compliance with policies, procedures, and practices of records management., • Identifies the most appropriate records management resources needed to establish and maintain legal filing and classification systems., • Schedules and participates in training seminars and sessions designed to provide a policy framework for the management of legal records., • Resolves problems with legal information management through effective use of software and other information management resources., • Enables appropriate access to information within the Legal Department., • Responds to internal and/or external inquiries for legal information, including formal requests to access Public Records pursuant to the Open Public Records Act (OPRA)., • Monitor and assess adherence to policies and recommend improvements to governance practices. Property and Casualty Insurance Management • Conducts, oversees, and arranges a full range of appraisal inspections and inventories, including financial and operating data, and establishes information which serves as a basis for identifying assets, liability, and determining extent of coverage and premiums., • Advises management on all matters related to loss amounts and types of insurance needed to provide proper coverage and reserves in case of loss., • Recommends the selection of insurance brokers and carries out alternate methods of insurance by analyzing/comparing coverage, premiums, policy terms, and other provisions; and arranges for adequate insurance protection for assets of the jurisdiction., • Purchases casualty and property insurance coverage by developing invitations-for-bid and requests for proposal or quotations; facilitates the selection of the most economical source of insurance protection; and coordinates and arranges the implementation of various insurance programs., • Arranges bonding and insurance of public property and personnel., • Examines leases, contracts, and rental agreements for liability clauses included in insurance policy., • Appraises value of government properties to determine appropriate insurance policy and coverage., • Arranges special public institutional property insurance coverage after determining if institutions are eligible for coverage., • Maintains claim procedures for use in claim investigations., • Aids Legal Department in negotiations with government entity as lessor or lessee by determining contract liability contained in leases and liability insurance coverage., • Arranges for bonding of public employees by researching statutes, setting up terms of bond, and contracts with bonding companies., • Collects information and materials required for review, evaluation, and analysis by insurance consultants and insurance fund commission., • Coordinates processing of claims against the policies held by the jurisdiction., • Acts as liaison between the claimants, insurance administrators and the jurisdiction., • Processes and checks claim forms filed with the insurance administrator in connection with the entitys self insured fund., • Maintains records of policies, premiums, losses, recoveries, types of contracts and expiration dates. Notices of Claim Processing • Oversees and administers all aspects of claims intake, investigation, processing, and resolution, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and quality throughout the claims lifecycle., • Conducts claims intake & processing, as well as oversees the receipt, review, validation, and adjudication of claims submissions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policy and regulatory requirements., • Conducts evaluation and investigation of claims, collaborate with internal teams and external parties, and determine liability or coverage., • Ensure all claims are handled in accordance with NHAs procedures and relevant legal/regulatory standards, performing regular audits and risk assessments., • Prepare and analyze claims data, identify trends, generate reports, and provide recommendations for process improvements and loss reduction. Office Management and Administrative Support • Assists in supervising the business operations of the Legal Department, including: financial and personnel records; purchase, receipt, and issuing of equipment, materials, and supplies; and collection, analysis, and interpretation of data pertaining to collections, expenditures, budgets, stores, and other operational procedures., • Serves as liaison with other departments and agencies to alleviate management and administrative problems and fulfill organizational needs and requirements., • Monitors and reviews legislation and regulations affecting the needs and interest of the jurisdiction, and analyzes the impact of legislation and regulations on the jurisdiction., • Receives, reviews, and addresses complaints from constituents; participates in or performs special studies or investigations involving constituent complaints which require the review of information in highly sensitive areas; and makes recommendations regarding appropriate action(s)., • Confers with the Chief Legal Officer concerning workload and/or emergency periods., • Prepares monthly, annual and other reports., • Carries out administrative assignments received from the Chief Legal Officer., • Performs other related duties as requested. Job Competencies • Risk Management Strong understanding of enterprise risk principles, property/casualty coverage, loss prevention, and claims handling including processing and investigating notices of claims., • Compliance & Governance Knowledge of state and federal regulatory frameworks affecting public housing operations., • Analytical Thinking Ability to assess financial, operational, and legal risk factors using qualitative and quantitative methods., • Communication Ability to clearly communicate findings, risks, and recommendations to executives, department heads, and external partners., • Decision-Making Strong judgment in developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies., • Extensive knowledge of the principles of archival, records and information management principles and practices, records retention and disposition., • Ability to create and implement standard operating procedures for archival collection, storage and protection., • Practical knowledge of legislation governing information and records (OPRA, etc.)., • Experience in monitoring and assessing compliance in the area of records retention., • Experience in quality control operations/activities., • Extensive knowledge of property and casualty insurance principles and practices, as well as Federal, State and Local regulations and programs regarding property and casualty insurance., • Experience analyzing internal office workflow and establishing procedures to improve effectiveness and efficiency of operations. Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with at least five (5) years of professional experience in the administration of a comprehensive workplace standards and enforcement program, professional experience in risk management, insurance administration, compliance, or operations analysis, including supervisory or project leadership responsibilities. Experience with property and casualty insurance, claims management, bonding procedures, and risk analysis in a government or housing authority or public entity setting strongly preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) and risk/records management systems.

Job Description Position Summary An Assistant Branch Manager (ABM), will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the branch, ensuring that it operates efficiently and adheres to the bank's policies and procedures. Will work closely with the Area Manager to ensure that customer issues are addressed promptly and effectively. Will manage the internal sales, service, and day-to-day operations. You will work closely with your team members, contributing to the profitable growth of the branch. ABM will work closely with the Retail Branch Administrator and provide feedback on branch operations and briefs that are sent out. work closely with the Area Manager and Senior Universal Bankers and/or Universal Bankers to ensure not only the operational requirements of the retail bonus incentive plan are met and will also assist with the achievement of the sales goals assigned to the branch. To achieve this, ABM will coach teams, ensure staffing levels are adequate, customers are satisfied with products and services, and the staff's work is performed in compliance with bank standards, policies, and procedures. AMB will work with Bankers to ensure adequate onboarding and cross-training to perform platform duties. Will be responsible for identifying sales opportunities and driving sales growth in the branch. This includes developing and implementing sales processes for your Bankers by researching and analyzing data to create sales forecasts and collaborating with your Area Manager to identify sales opportunities. Essential Functions • Create long-term customer relationships through friendly conversation, active listening, ascertaining customer needs and recommending and selling products and services., • Develop a team of high-performing sales and service members by participating in the hiring, coaching, and performance management processes., • Manage the work of the branch staff, assign specific duties, and ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures, correcting errors or problems as needed., • Perform daily branch operational activities including overdraft decisioning, account maintenance, wire transfers, branch opening and closing, and cash management., • Meet customers' needs by conducting accurate needs assessments, providing information on products and services, informing customers on how to conduct their banking business, and delivering customer service that meets established quality standards., • Open new accounts ensuring all documentation is obtained and is accurate., • Meet branch goals in product sales and customer service levels., • Resolve customer issues in a timely and efficient manner., • Comply with established policies and procedures., • Provide employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems or in resolving escalated complaints or disputes., • Schedule branch staff for adequate coverage., • Perform monthly audits and due diligence; ensure the timely completion of the monthly report package., • Facilitate and/or participate in regularly scheduled meetings including morning huddles, monthly security meetings, sales meetings, and operational meetings, keeping staff informed of sales, products, operations, compliance, policy, procedure, and regulatory changes and updates., • Manage the branch budgets by controlling expenses, overtime and avoiding losses through monitoring of expenditures and complying with bank operating policies and procedures., • Identify the development needs of staff members; provide coaching and training to help staff members improve their knowledge, skills, and job proficiency., • Work with the Retail Branch Administrator to evaluate staff members' job performance, including personal, interpersonal, and technical knowledge, skills, abilities determined by company procedures, and recommend appropriate actions. Problems with staff members and to identify causes and issues, to work on resolving problems and on audit issues identified for problem resolution and response to audit., • Provide employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems or in resolving escalated complaints or disputes., • Discuss job performance problems with staff members to identify causes and issues and to work on resolving problems., • Communicate with people outside the organization on a regular basis including customers, and the public., • Maintain technical and professional knowledge by attending educational workshops and training, reviewing professional publications and books, establishing personal networks, participating in professional associations, and staying informed of any legal, policy and procedural changes relating to retail banking, sales, and customer service., • Attend networking events, Community Organizations meetings / events, Bank Days to promote the bank., • Perform cash handling and other Universal Banker functions as necessary., • Assist other branches when necessary., • Job requires strict attention to details and thoroughness in the completion of job duties., • Job requires developing constructive and cooperative relationships with others., • Job requires monitoring and assessing the performance of you, others, and the organization to make improvements or take corrective action., • Job requires honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior., • High school diploma or equivalent., • Prior management experience., • Knowledge of principles and practices to ascertain and assess customer needs, meet quality standards of customer service, and evaluate customer satisfaction., • Strong knowledge of banking principles and practices., • Strong knowledge of selling practices and activities., • Excellent oral and written communication skills., • Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment including proficiency in Word and Excel., • Ability to understand new information and apply it to current and future job functions, problem solving, and decision making., • Ability to collaborate and relate well to all kinds of people, build appropriate rapport and constructive, effective relationships, and use tact and diplomacy to handle situations comfortably., • Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times., • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra., • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret legal documents, governmental regulations, and professional publications., • Ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries from senior management, peers, staff members, and the public., • Ability to write reports and business correspondence., • Ability to speak and write clearly to effectively convey information so that others understand and as appropriate for the needs of the audience., • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions., • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations., • Ability to work independently with little supervision., • Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time; up to 75% of work hours., • Ability to use hands to grasp, handle or feel., • Ability to talk, listen and see., • Ability to lift to 20 lbs. at least 10% of work hours., • Ability to travel occasionally for sales calls., • Moderate sound as in business office with office machines, computers, and people traffic., • Open floor work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise. Unity Bank maintains "at will" employment. This document describes the position currently available. It is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it. Unity Bank reserves the right to modify duties or job descriptions at any time. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload. Unity Bank is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination in hiring, promotion and terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin/nationality, ancestry, religion/religious practices or observances, age, sex, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, disability or perceived disability, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, and status as a veteran or disabled veteran of, or liability for service in, the Armed Forces of the United States. Unity Bank commits to making reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities and qualified disabled veterans provided the individual is able to perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship upon Unity Bank. A qualified employee or job applicant with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Unity Bank's human resources department.